TWIN FALLS - The College of Southern Idaho baseball program announces the addition of
Nick Aiello to the the coaching staff.
Aiello, who pitched for the Golden Eagles in 1999, replaces former assistant Kris Welker who has left to pursue professional development opportunities.
"Nick has an outstanding reputation as one of the top pitching coaches in the Las Vegas area," said CSI Athletic Director
Joel Bate. "He is highly respected for his knowledge and his ability to get the best out of his players. With his ties to the Vegas baseball community, it should open up recruiting relationships in that area. We are lucky to have a former Eagle with that kind of talent come back to join us."
Aiello came to CSI the first time in 1999 after transferring from Grayson College. That year, he earned Region 18 Tournament MVP honors in leading CSI to the Region 18 Championship. He graduated from CSI with an associate's degree in liberal arts.
After CSI, Aiello transfered to University of Nevada, Reno, where he was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2001. He played in the Rays minor league organization for three years.
Since then, Aiello has coached in the Durango High School legion program and has served as an associate scout for the Tampa Bay Rays. Most recently, Aiello was an assistant coach at the College of Southern Nevada for one season.
Aiello and his wife Jodi have two daughters - Averi and Abbi.
