Matt Midkiff is entering his first season as the head baseball coach at Swarthmore.

Midkiff, formerly an assistant baseball coach at Swarthmore, returns to the College after serving as the head baseball coach at Eastern University from 2009 to 2012.

At Eastern, Midkiff resurrected a struggling baseball program, guiding the Eagles to a pair of 20-win seasons during his four-year tenure. Midkiff was named the Freedom Conference Coach of the Year in 2010 after leading the Eagles to a school-record 21 victories, which marked an 18-game improvement from the previous season. During his stint at Eastern, Midkiff also served as director of marketing and promotions and designed the baseball program's first alumni game and spring break community service project.

Prior to Eastern, Midkiff served as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Swarthmore for two seasons (2007-08). During his two-year stint as assistant coach, Midkiff helped recruit seven student-athletes that would go on to earn All-Centennial Conference honors over their careers. Midkiff was also the department's strength and conditioning intern, developing a strong collaborative relationship with coaches, student-athletes, and administrators.

A native of Brandon, Fla., Midkiff played collegiately at the University of South Florida and Wilkes University. While at Wilkes, Midkiff was named First Team All-Freedom Conference Utility during his junior season. After graduating from Wilkes, Midkiff remained at his alma mater to begin his baseball coaching career and earn his MBA in marketing.

Midkiff lives with his wife Kelly, who was a four-year letter winner in lacrosse at Old Dominion University.

Robert Fisk joins the Swarthmore baseball staff for his first year in the 2012-2013 season.  Fisk grew up in Midland, Michigan where he prepped at Dow High School before playing collegiately at Northwood University.

After graduating from Northwood, Fisk worked in a variety of coaching positions, from high school to collegiate summer leagues.  During a medical redshirt year in college, Fisk also worked in the Detroit Tigers organization helping with operations and player development for the Lakeland, FL minor league affiliate.  Fisk moved on to the coaching staff at Eastern University, working on all aspects of the program and serving as the point person for all recruiting aspects of the Eagles' program.  On the field, Fisk worked primarily with the pitchers, developing a strength program, which eliminated pitching injuries and was critical in the development of new pitches.  While with the Eagles, Fisk’s first season resulted in a 10-game improvement in the win column, the second-best in school record for wins in a season with a significant decrease in team ERA, walks, and opposing team slugging percent, among other categories.

Fisk graduated from Northwood University in 2007 with a degree in Entertainment, Sports, and Promotions Management, Marketing, and Business Administration and is currently enrolled in a the Loeb School of Education Masters program at Eastern University.

Scott Renauro joins the Swarthmore baseball staff for the 2012-2013 season. Renauro will assist the infielders and hitters and coach third base for the Garnet.

Scott graduated from West Deptford High School in New Jersey in 2008. He earned All Conference, All Courier Post, and All Gloucester County honors his senior Year. He was also selected to the prestigious Carpenter Cup team.

Scott attended Eastern University and started in the middle infield all four years. He was recognized as best male athlete at Eastern his sophomore year and was named to the All-Conference (MAC) team twice in his career. Scott lead the Eagles to the program’s winningest season his sophomore year, posting a .415 average and over .600 on base percentage. Scott finished his career with multiple single season and career records at Eastern.

Scott Graduated from Eastern in 2012 with a Marketing and Management degree. He resides in West Deptford, NJ.

Josh Throckmorton joins the Swarthmore baseball coaching squad in his first season for the 2012-13 campaign.

Mike Waterhouse joins the Swarthmore baseball coaching squad in 2012-13 following a very successful playing career with Swarthmore.

Waterhouse is the program's all-time career leader in hits (190), Waterhouse batted .345 with 38 hits, 29 runs, two home runs, and 21 RBIs in 2012. He made the All-Centennial second team and honorable mention team during his tenure.