Assistant Coach Rounds Out Edenton Coaching Staff
EDENTON, N.C. - The Edenton Steamers announced today that Jason Miori will be headed to Edenton to serve as a third assistant caoch for the 2008 campaign. He comes to Edenton after completing four successful seasons as a player for the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.
Jason was a highly recruited athlete out of New Braunfels High School in New Braunfels, Texas. Upon graduation he moved on to the University of Incarnate Word. While at UCW, Jason helped lead the Cardinals to two Heartland Conference championships and a 148-78 (.646) record over his four years of service. Miori was elected the 2004 Freshman of the Year for the Heartland Conference, as well as being named to the all - Heartland Conference team for three years.
During his senior campaign Jason only missed two games of action and aided the Cardinals to a 34-21 record. He batted .328 in fifty three games and belted nine home runs and had a .552 slugging percentage.
Miori graduated from Incarnate Word with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology with a certification in education. His upcoming stint in Edenton will be his first experience in coaching.
The Edenton Steamers compete in the Coastal Plain League, a summer collegiate baseball league that features 14 teams in three states (NC, SC, VA). The wooden bat league is certified by Major League Baseball and offers players an opportunity to improve their skills in a professional baseball environment. For more information on the CPL, please visit www.coastalplain.com. For more information on the Edenton Steamers, call the Steamers office at (252) 482-4080, or e-mail us: info@edentonsteamers.com.
Contact:Christopher Bell
(252) 482-4080