Craig Price will begin his first season as Assistant Coach for Eastern.  Last year he was a Student Assistant at the University of Arkansas, under legendary coach Dave Van Horn.

Price was a high school standout infielder while playing at Buffalo Valley High School.  His senior season, Price earned All-State honors while guiding the Buffaloes to a State Championship.  Price’s college playing career was cut short due to injury.  He played for Head Coach Aric Thomas at Eastern.  During his freshman season, Price set the single season walks record with 45 and he also helped guide the Mountaineers to a National Ranking.

This past summer, Price was the Head Coach for the American Legion, Wilburton Rockets.  He guided them to a 2nd place finish in the 3A State Tournament.  In the upcoming summer, Price will be an Assistant Coach for the Southern California Fire of the California Collegiate League.  Price will be working for Head Coach Sam Peraza, who was a former Assistant Coach at Eastern.

Price was born and raised in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma.