Eric Wedge, head coach of the men’s baseball program, has stepped away from head coaching duties to focus on personal health related matters.
The Shocker athletics communication staff announced that Wedge will be stepping down in a press release this afternoon.
Director of Athletics Kevin Saal, said the athletic department has not made any decisions about the long-term leadership of their program at this time.
“Our thoughts are with Coach Wedge, while he takes this time during the off-season to address his health needs,” Saal said. “Acknowledging the sensitivity of this matter, we have no further comment at this time on the circumstances surrounding his leave.