AUBURN, Ala.
“I have respected Doug from the day he coached me in college at Birmingham-Southern,” Thompson said. “I always knew that he was a coach that I wanted to lead our hitters and develop our players at every position if I was ever given the opportunity to be the head coach at a tremendous school like Auburn. He’s a true professional that can truly develop players and build men.
“Doug has been a friend and a trusted baseball mentor and advisor. I’m thankful that he would join us and bring his vast knowledge and credentials at the vital time.