Chris Fetter added to Michigan Coaching Staff
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The University of Michigan baseball program and head coach Erik Bakich announced Monday (July 24) that former Wolverine Chris Fetter will join the U-M coaching staff as the program’s pitching coach. Fetter, who served the Los Angeles Dodgers as the minor league pitching coordinator prior to this appointment, will bring a wealth of both collegiate and professional experience to the Maize and Blue.
“We could not be more excited to welcome Chris Fetter and his amazing wife Jessica back to the Michigan Baseball family,” said Bakich. “Our goal in this search was to find the very best developer of talent — a true pitching technician, who can help all of our pitchers reach their maximum potential. The Dodgers are on the cutting edge of player development, and Chris brings extensive experience coaching, scouting and coordinating in professional baseball.”
Maryland adds Matt Swope to Coaching Staff
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – University of Maryland baseball head coach Rob Vaughnannounced the promotion of Matt Swope to assistant coach/recruiting coordinator Monday morning. Swope, who will serve as Maryland’s hitting coach, was the Terps’ director of operations for the past five seasons and starred in College Park as a player from 1999-2002.
“The University of Maryland is a very special place and I knew that it was essential to hire someone that bleeds Maryland, and I found that person in Matt Swope,” Vaughn said. “I’ve worked side by side with Matt over the last five years and his passion for Maryland is unparalleled. He has shown his ability to evaluate players, develop relationships and coach time and time again. I am thrilled that Matt chose to stay put with me here in College Park and I can’t wait to get him going.”
Catawba Valley Community College Marshall McDonald’s close relationship with his Father
HICKORY — Marshall McDonald is in the early stages of his career as a college baseball coach.
But the 28-year-old Red Springs native has an advantage in the form of his father, Bryan McDonald, a now-retired high school baseball coach who last season capped his prep career with a conference title at Purnell Swett.
