Identical twins, Kendy and Kelsey Beers, have been two of the greatest hits the Otterbein softball team has received within the last three years.
The Beers twins have a great deal of softball experience under their belts. Having started playing at the age of nine, and making two state appearances in high school, it's no wonder why these two ladies were on top of Otterbein softball's recruitment list.
Beginning their freshman year here at Otterbein, the Beers twins had much to prove, and they did so in a short amount of time.
They have both demonstrated that they have a strong presence at the plate and that they have the defensive skills to match.
Kendy helps lead the infield at second base and shortstop, while Kelsey has become an expert in the outfield.
"Together I think we bring a lot to the team, people know us as fun and hardworking at the same time," said Kendy.
Anyone who knows the Beers twins would say that they come as a package deal. Both on the field and off the field they highlight each others personalities.
It's easy to see why having these two around would bring comic relief. "I think people see how much we like being around each other, and how goofy we are together," said Kelsey. "We like to make people laugh, and we can do that so much better together than apart. Having two of us around means there's always a story to tell and I think people enjoy what we bring to the team as twins."
Senior teammate, Corey Bernard, agrees that a story always follow the Beers twins. "Kendy and I always pretend to fight and so things are a bit off when we don't give each other a little attitude," said Bernard. "She also always has berry chapstick with her and usually a can of Mountain Dew, neither of which she can live without."
"Kelsey, on the other hand, always has a Pepsi in her hand," said Bernard "She is one of the nicest people I know. She gets really excited once in awhile and that really pumps the team up."
Even though the twins are so alike that it's sometimes scary, they seem to bring different aspects to the team.
According to roommate, friend and teammate, Janelle Jones, the twins have different charismatic traits during games.
"Kendy brings a leadership aspect to the team that not a lot of girls do," said Jones. "She is very vocal on and off the field and is very good at staying positive even when things are not going in our favor."
"Kelsey, on the other hand, is more on the quiet side. She is loud on the field when needed, but off the field, tries to keep the team chemistry very tight and maintain a peaceful environment."
Head coach Deb Torman also feels that the twins bring different strong points. "Kendy brings a lot of fire and energy to the team. Kelsey brings a sense of calm confidence," said Torman. "They both are great in the team atmosphere and one on one."
If one thing is certain it's that the Beers twins have integrated their sisterly/twin feelings into their team. "They bring a close family bonding aspect to team which improves our team chemistry overall," said Jones.
Last week the Beers twins were unable to make the John Carroll games due to academic reasons.
"You could definitely feel that their presence was missing," said Bernard. "The two of them feed off of each other very well which makes its way into the team and keeps us pumped and into the games."
During their stay here at Otterbein Kendy and Kelsey have become known as "the twins." This just gives them more inspiration.
"It makes me feel awesome to know that people refer to us as the twins," said Kelsey. "Everything I am is because I'm a twin, and I'm proud to say that she is my best friend."
"Honestly, I forget that being a twin is kind of unique because I'm so used to it," said Kendy. "So when people say stuff like that it makes me feel special and I love it." t&c;
