Missoulian Hired as Baseball Coach

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By KFBB Sports_Team

Story Published: Jun 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jun 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM MDT

TWIN FALLS – The College of Southern Idaho Athletic Department announces the hiring of Kris Welker as the new assistant baseball coach.

Welker replaces Aaron Bond, who left to move closer to family in California.

“Kris will be a great addition to the CSI baseball staff,” said CSI head coach Boomer Walker. “He understands what it means to be a Golden Eagle and brings enthusiasm, energy and knowledge of what it takes to win in the Scenic West Athletic Conference.”

Welker played at CSI from 2001 to 2003, earning first team all-region honors in 2003 as a catcher. From CSI, Welker transferred to the University of Iowa where he was named third team all Big Ten and University of Iowa MVP in 2005. The same year, he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 41st round, earning Bristol White Sox MVP honors.

He played two years in the White Sox organization before becoming the first base coach for the Clinton Lumber Kings (Texas Rangers organization) in 2007.

Since 2007, Welker has been a volunteer assistant coach at the University of Iowa.

He and his wife Jennifer recently moved back to Twin Falls to accept the assistant job at CSI to work with pitchers and catchers as well as recruiting.

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