Auburn has named Everett Teaford its new pitching coach, the school announced Friday.

The 39-year-old Teaford spent the last six seasons working in the Chicago White Sox’s system, the last four years as minor league pitching coordinator. A former Georgia Southern standout, he pitched in the major leagues with both the Kansas City Royals (2011-13) and Tampa Bay Rays (2015).

“I absolutely believe Everett Teaford will be a game-changer at the college level. He checks so many boxes and will help us continue to enhance our program,” head coach Butch Thompson said. “He has pitched at the highest level, helped develop professional pitchers, served as a scout, had an exceptional college career, and hails from an important section of Auburn’s recruiting footprint in Georgia.

“Teaford’s acumen, drive, personality, and ability to understand and implement programs and strategies will make a positive impact on our current and future student-athletes. I’m thankful that Everett, Natalie and their beautiful family believe this is the perfect time to invest in this amazing university. Auburn Family, help me welcome the Teaford family.”

Teaford replaces Daron Schoenrock, who spent just one season as Auburn’s pitching coach. Schoenrock — who had previously been pitching coach at Kentucky, Mississippi State and Georgia — was head coach at Memphis from 2005-22.

News of Schoenrock’s departure leaked out on Wednesday, with Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.com reporting the veteran coach wished to be closer to family. Auburn’s pitchers finished 10th in the 14-team SEC with team ERA of 5.76 and 13th in strikeouts.

“Let me … sincerely thank Daron Schoenrock for the commitment to Auburn and our student-athletes this year,” Thompson said. “His experience and steady mentality helped us win the most regular season conference games in our tenure, which led us to hosting back-to-back regionals for the first time in program history. ‘Rock has been there for me every stage of my career, and I will forever cherish this past season with one of my greatest mentors. Godspeed to ‘Rock and his wife, Carol.”

The Tigers went 34-23-1 in 2023, losing in two games at the Auburn Regional.