When news broke that Mississippi State Pitching Coach Butch Thompson was heading to Auburn as its new head coach, Bulldog fans were worried about who was going to take over and lead what has always been the strength of the team. Not too long after Thompson left, the school introduced Wes Johnson from Dallas Baptist University as his replacement.
Wes Johnson comes to the Bulldogs as one of the most respected pitching coaches in the country. The pitching staff of Dallas Baptist University have compiled some impressive numbers.
Over the past three seasons, the Patriots have had 10 different pitchers drafted in the MLB Amateur Draft.