From SanJuanJournal.com

Current Seattle University graduate assistant Fletcher Vynne has been tabbed by coach Ed Knaggs as his assistant for the 2010 season.

Coach Knaggs is looking forward to working with Vynne this summer, stating that "He's a high-energy guy, a great assistant coach. He's a loyal, hard-working kind of guy."

AppleSox pitching coach Rob Hippi was working at a prospect camp at Seattle U this fall where he first met coach Vynne. Throughout their conversation, the AppleSox came up, and Hippi knew that there was an opening on the AppleSox coaching staff. Coach Knaggs and Hippi generally reserve the 3rd assistant spot for young, up and coming coaches; Vynne fit the bill. Vynne expressed some interest, so Hippi ran the idea by Knaggs, and the rest is history.

Vynne will be taking over for last year's popular assistant coach Roberto Saenz, who will be continuing his bright coaching career in the Cape Cod League this summer with the Chatham Anglers. Responsibilities for Vynne will include include hitting coach, first base coach, scouting, and field maintenance throughout the summer.

Vynne, from Friday Harbor, WA, played his collegiate ball at the University of British Columbia where he helped them win the NAIA World Series in 2006. He served as team captain his senior season while leading the team in home runs.

Upon graduating from UBC in 2008, he began working on his master's degree in sports administration and leadership at Seattle University.