New Baylor baseball skipper Mitch Thompson waits turn, returns home

Vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics Mack Rhoades didn't have to look far down the road for his new Baylor baseball skipper in McLennan Community College head coach Mitch Thompson. Photo courtesy of Baylor Athletics.By Michael Haag | Sports Editor

After being an assistant with Baylor baseball for nearly two decades, new head coach Mitch Thompson waited his turn and will now take the reins of the program. A true Baylor Bear at heart, Thompson was teary-eyed and grateful Thursday morning at the Baylor Club as part of his introductory press conference.

“Wow, God is good, and His timing is perfect,” Thompson said. “I’m so honored and humbled to be here … I’m so honored to be…