Longtime Augusta State baseball coach Skip Fite is nearing a deal to head up the West Georgia program.

Fite confirmed earlier today he’s interviewed to become the Wolves’ head coach. David Folkes, who led West Georgia for 19 seasons, stepped down last month.

As of today, Fite waited to hear the results of a background check by West Georgia. Fite said that's just a formality. He has not yet submitted a resignation to Augusta State athletic director Clint Bryant.

An announcement is expected to be made Friday.

Fite, who has coached 25 seasons at Augusta State, is the most tenured coach in the athletic department. Fite owns a 624-667-1 record with the Jaguars.

Fite played second base at Chipola Junior College for two seasons before transferring to Valdosta State, where he became an All-American. Fite played briefly in the Minnesota Twins organization before becoming a player-manager for a professional team in Italy. Fite then became an assistant coach at West Georgia from 1978-81 before leading Brewton-Parker for four years. Fite started his first season with the Jaguars in 1985.

Fite’s finest season at Augusta State came in 2004 when the Jaguars advanced to the South Atlantic Regional. The Jaguars posted a season high for wins, finishing with a 38-18 record.

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