JOHN STEPHENSON

DIRECTOR OF CATCHING INSTRUCTION

10-year Major League Baseball Career 1964-73 with Mets, Cubs, Giants & Angels

Caught Nolan Ryan’s first strikeout and first no-hitter

Head Baseball Coach 1974-1984 at William-Carey College

Head Baseball Coach 1985-1990 at Southeastern Louisiana University

Bullpen Coach 1990-1995 – NY Mets

Minor League Manager 1995-2000

Bullpen Coach 2000-2004 – Chicago White Sox

Assistant Baseball Coach 2004-2005 at Southeastern Louisiana University

Member of the William Carey Sports Hall of Fame