South Carolina baseball coaching search update. Here’s what to know
South Carolina athletic director Jeremiah Donati spoke publicly for the first time last week about the search for the Gamecocks’ next baseball coach. He said the program is in an “assessment phase” and has drawn interest from coaches nationwide.
FULL STORY: What AD Jeremiah Donati said about South Carolina baseball’s coaching search
Here are key takeaways:
• Donati spoke at the first stop of the Garnet and Black Road Trip on April 28, saying the school must determine “the profile for who the next coach is going to be.” The new hire will be the 32nd coach in program history.
• “We’ve had a tremendous amount of outreach from current coaches all over the country,” Donati said. “Some big names. This is the job right now.”
• South Carolina will use a search firm to help vet candidates. The school plans to meet with the firm soon to officially launch the process.
• Interim coach Monte Lee is 12-16 since taking over on March 21. USC is 22-7 overall (7-17 SEC) after being swept over the weekend by LSU. The Gamecocks scored four runs across the three games against the Tigers.
• Coastal Carolina coach Kevin Schnall is considered a top option. He led the Chanticleers to the College World Series final last year and has the team ranked in the top 10 again.
• Without an NCAA postseason run, South Carolina’s season will end during the week of May 18 at the SEC Tournament. The college baseball transfer portal window runs the entire month of June.
• When will a hire be made? For reference, Paul Mainieri was hired June 11, 2024, nine days after that season ended. Mark Kingston was hired about three weeks after Chad Holbrook resigned in 2017.
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