Statement from Wichita State University Director of Athletics, Kevin Saal
Wichita State University Baseball Head Coach Eric Wedge has stepped away from head coaching duties to focus on personal health related matters. Assistant Athletic Director for Baseball Operations and Player Development, Loren Hibbs, will assume head coaching responsibilities in Wedge's absence. Before joining the Shockers in 2019, Hibbs led the 49ers at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for 27 seasons.
I have absolute confidence in Coach Hibbs and our coaching staff to lead our amazing group of student-athletes who have worked hard through a successful fall, culminating in the final Fall World Series games this week. We have not made any decisions about the long-term leadership of our program at this time.
Our thoughts are with Coach Wedge, while he takes this time during the off-season to address his health needs. Acknowledging the sensitivity of this matter, we have no further comment at this time on the circumstances surrounding his leave.
It is of great importance to me to engage with – and support – our student athletes, coaches, and staff within our baseball program, as we continue to prepare for a successful spring season.
