Wesley Chapel hires former Tampa Catholic coach

Chuck Yingling, who led Tampa Catholic to two state baseball titles (1996, 2001) has been hired as head baseball coach at Wesley Chapel. Yingling, 57, replaces Erik Shafer, who resigned two weeks ago after three seasons. Yingling, a Wesley Chapel resident, coached the Crusaders for seven seasons, leading them to the playoffs every year. He has a 152-55 career record. He has not coached since 2002, when he resigned from Tampa Catholic.

"His history speaks for itself,'' said Wesley Chapel AD Steve Mumaw. "We are thrilled to get a coach of Chuck's caliber.''

--John C. Cotey