Riser Names Pemberton as Hitting and Infield Coach, Recruiting Coordinator

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Baseball head coach Matt Riser announced the hiring of Ford Pemberton as the program's new hitting and infield coach, as well as recruiting coordinator on Wednesday.

A native of Bossier City, Louisiana, Pemberton comes to Memphis after spending the last two seasons in the same roles under Riser at Southeastern Louisiana.

"My family and I are extremely excited about joining the University of Memphis and its baseball program," Pemberton said. "I'm grateful to continue working with Coach Riser and look forward to working with our staff in putting together a championship club that will play a brand of baseball that the city of Memphis, the university, fans and alumni will…