Ole Miss has named Ryker Chason as the program’s new pitching coach, according to a school release on Thursday.
Chason had been a student manager at LSU for four seasons, and assisted in the categories of pitch calls and charting. During his time at LSU, four Tiger pitchers were named All-Americans.
In a statement, first-year Rebels head coach Jamie Trachsel said, “I am very excited to introduce Ryker Chason into our Ole Miss softball family. It takes having one conversation with him to realize he has the “it” factor as a person and as a coach. His passion and energy are contagious. He has been surrounded and influenced by some of the best and most respected coaches in the country and his playing background, versatile training, knowledge of the game, and connections make him a great fit for our staff and our vision for Ole Miss softball. Ryker’s confidence, relatability and ability to get the most out of those around him are some of his biggest strengths. He has something special and I look forward to not only what he will bring to our Ole Miss pitching staff, but to college softball.”
During the 2016 season, Chason served on staff at South Georgia State College, a junior college in Douglas, Georgia. He also coached with the Georgia Impact program at the travel ball level.
In addition to his coaching resume, Chason is a member of the US Junior Men’s National fastpitch team, and competed for Team USA at the WBSC Junior Men’s World Championship in 2014 and ’16. He is a part of the 40-member pool for the senior US Men’s National Team.
