Butch Thompson has found his man, Auburn’s skipper announced that Everett Teaford would be the program’s next pitching coach on Friday.
Teaford has spent the past six seasons with the Chicago White Sox, including the last four years as the minor league pitching coordinator. He was a minor league quality control coach for the White Sox in 2018 and assistant pitching coordinator in 2019 before being promoted to pitching coordinator in 2020.
“I absolutely believe Everett Teaford will be a game changer at the college level. He checks so many boxes and will help us continue to enhance our program,” Thompson said. “He has pitched at the highest level, helped develop professional pitchers, served as a scout, had an exceptional college career, and hails from an important section of Auburn’s recruiting footprint in Georgia.
“Teaford’s acumen, drive, personality, and ability to understand and implement programs and strategies will make a positive impact on our current and future student-athletes,” Thompson added. “I’m thankful that Everett, Natalie and their beautiful family believe this is the perfect time to invest in this amazing university. Auburn Family, help me welcome the Teaford family.”
Teaford was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 12th round of the 2006 MLB draft and spent the 2011-13 seasons with the Royals and the 2015 season with the Tampa Bay Rays. He went 3-5 with a 4.11 ERA and struck out 67 batters in 49 appearances.
During his time with the White Sox, Teaford most notably worked with pitching prospect Dylan Cease, who finished second in Cy Young Award voting in 2022.
“I’m extremely grateful to Coach Thompson for this opportunity, and I’m excited to get back into the college game,” Teaford said. “Auburn competes at the highest level in the SEC, and I love the momentum the program has created in recent seasons. I want to thank the White Sox for getting me started in the coaching profession, and I can’t wait to continue to help develop these young, talented pitchers on the Plains.”
He is replacing Daron Schoenrock who spent one season with Auburn before deciding to step down to spend more time with his family.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Teaford played three seasons at Georgia Southern from 2004-06. A two-time All-Southern Conference performer, he turned in a 26-13 career record with a 4.00 ERA and struck out 353 batters.
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