Whitlock welcomed to staff
Another former Pioneer standout has moved on to the coaching ranks, and is doing his part to help today’s WCHS baseball players share his experience of success.
Brent Whitlock, who played with WCHS assistant coach J.W. Holt on the 1992 state champion Pioneer squad, has joined Holt on head coach Jimmy Walker’s staff after spending his college years at Birmingham Southern.
Whitlock, a catcher with the Pioneers before graduating in 1993, works primarily as a hitting instructor, while Holt concentrates on working with the pitching staff.
“Brent coaches like he played,” said Walker, who was an assistant coach under Ronnie Brown during both Holt and Whitlock’s playing days. “He’s all business.
“When he comes out, it’s time to work hard and get the job done.”
Walker said the newest addition to his staff has already made strides while working with the Pioneer hitters, and has the potential to be one of the most well-respected coaches in this area.
“He’s learned to take a great approach to the game and to our kids,” Walker said. “They didn’t buy into it early, because they didn’t get to see a lot of live pitching. He was working on fundamentals, and breaking their swing down. But he’s pushed them in the weight room, challenged them, and has shown a great work ethic.
“The kids are learning a lot from him, and we’re happy to have him here with us.”