Dallas Baptist University Head Baseball Coach Dan Heefner announced Wednesday the addition of Wes Johnson to the Patriots' coaching staff. Johnson will oversee all aspects of the Patriot pitching staff and assist in recruiting efforts as well.

Johnson comes to the Patriots after spending the previous four seasons coaching at both the University of Central Arkansas and Southern Arkansas University.

“Wes Johnson is a match for DBU in every way,” said Heefner. “He is a high energy, positive coach who has a track record for helping his players reach their full potential on and off the field. I am very excited about Coach Johnson joining our staff and know he will make an immediate impact on our program and in our players' lives.”

During his three seasons in the Southland Conference at the University of Central Arkansas, Johnson's pitching staffs set Division I school records in ERA, strikeouts, batting average against, and fewest walks. In 2009, Johnson was part of the coaching staff at Southern Arkansas University where the Muleriders posted a 52-11 overall record which found them ranked #1 in the Division II national poll for 20 weeks. While assisting with the pitchers, Johnson helped the staff set school records in both strikeouts and fewest walks allowed while posting a 3.49 team ERA, which ranked 10th in the nation. The staff's 499 strikeouts set a new Gulf South Conference record.

Johnson's track record for development is also seen in the fact that he has had 10 pitchers drafted or sign professional contracts in the last four years - led by the 16th overall pick of the 2010 draft, Hayden Simpson, who was taken by the Chicago Cubs.

Prior to joining the staff at Central Arkansas, Johnson spent four seasons as the head coach of Abundant Life High School in Sherwood, Arkansas. During this time period, Johnson guided the Owls to an impressive 102-25 record. In his final two seasons, he led the team to two straight state championship games, which resulted in a state championship in 2006 and a runner-up finish in 2007.

Johnson earned a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Arkansas Monticello. Johnson and his wife Angie have three children - Ryan (18), Anna (11) and Ava (2).