The University of Virginia's College at Wise Athletics

Doug Bates will enter his 14th season as the pitching coach at UVa-Wise this spring.  The former standout hurler at J.J. Kelly High School brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the coaching staff.  A 13th round selection in the 1983 Major League Baseball Draft, Bates spent time in the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals organizations.

A year ago, Bates saw sophomore Greg Duncan earn All-MEC Second-Team honors after posting four wins a 2.01 ERA across 49 1/3 innings of work.

The veteran pitching coach and his wife, Tammy live in Wise, Virginia.  The couple has two grown children, Brandon and Brianna.