CLINTON, S.C. - Presbyterian College head baseball coach Elton Pollock is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Edwards to pitching coach and the addition of Josh Davis as an assistant coach for the 2011 season.

Edwards just completed his second season with the Blue Hose baseball team as an assistant coach.  He has worked with the Blue Hose catchers and hitters for the last two seasons in addition to assisting with recruiting.  Edwards' new duties will include working with the pitching staff and serving as Recruiting Coordinator.  He replaces Mark Johnson who left following the season to pursue other opportunities. 

"Chris has been a huge asset to our program over the last two seasons," said head coach Elton Pollock.  "I'm excited about his new role within our team going into our final transitional year."

Davis joins the Blue Hose following a three-year stint at Richland Community College.  Davis was the top assistant for the Thunderducks who won the 2009 NJCAA National Championship and finished in third place at the 2008 NJCAA College World Series.  Collegiately, Davis played one season for Virginia Tech before transferring to Tallahassee Community College for a season.  He then closed his collegiate career with two seasons at Charleston Southern University.  He played professionally in 2005 as a pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization.  Davis is the son of two-time Cubs all-star Jody Davis.

"We're excited to have Josh join the Blue Hose baseball family," said Pollock.  "Josh has a championship pedigree that will help our program grow as we approach full Division I eligibility in the 2012 baseball season."