Midway Independent School District has named Ben Basden its new head baseball coach, elevating a veteran who has spent the past eleven years shaping the program from the dugout.
A Coach Who Knows the Program Inside Out
Basden’s tenure as pitching coach and assistant has given him an intimate understanding of the team’s dynamics, player development pathways, and the community’s expectations.
Athletic Director Brad Shelton praised the hire, highlighting Basden’s character, leadership and unwavering commitment to student‑athlete growth, and expressed confidence that the coach will preserve the program’s storied tradition of excellence.
Recognition and Responsibility
In 2025, the National High School Baseball Coaches Association named Basden its assistant coach of the year, a testament to his impact on the field and his peers.
Shelton added that the district looks forward to seeing how Basden will build on the foundation of success that has defined Midway baseball for years.