Chase Green Named To SIUE Coaching Staff

Chase Green named to SIU coaching staff

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- SIUE baseball has added former infielder Chase Green to its coaching staff, according to Head Coach Tony Stoecklin.

Green, who will work with infielders and assist Danny Jackson with the Cougar hitters, spent parts of five seasons in a Cougar uniform. He started 215 games, which ranks third-most in school history.

"We're excited to welcome Chase into this new role," Stoecklin said. "He's been a big part of our program as a player and will bring a lot of energy to the coaching staff."

The native of Effingham, Illinois, finished his career with 219 hits, ranking him 12th all-time. Playing both shortstop and second base during his time as a player, he is second all-time with 562 infield assists and is SIUE's career leader in double plays turned with 120.

Green received his bachelor's degree in mass communication from SIUE in 2014. He currently is pursuing a master's in exercise and sports psychology.