Mississippi State skipper John Cohen is searching for a new pitching coach.
Butch Thompson, who has been with Cohen since his return to Starkville in 2009, has left the program to become the new head coach at Auburn. The Tigers announced his hire on Thursday afternoon.
“We are proud and happy for Butch Thompson, and there is no one more deserving of this opportunity,” Cohen said. “Our nationwide search for a new pitching coach begins immediately. We look forward to the new hire developing our talented group of arms and recruiting tirelessly as we continue our goal of winning championships at Mississippi State.