New Pitching Coach Candidates

[Gilbert]

This is the way.

Matt Williams - Assistant Baseball Coach / Pitching - Staff Directory - Coastal Carolina University Athletics

Matt Williams enters his second season as pitching coach at Coastal Carolina University in 2026 after delivering one of the most impactful single seasons by a pitching

goccusports.com

I like this too. However, I would imagine the South Carolina job needs to be filled before he does anything. If Schnall moves 150 miles west, I'd imagine Williams is a top candidate for the Coastal job.

 

[taylorvol]

Is he a firebrand a little more in the mold of a Frank/TV? Anyone know his personality traits?

I personally feel like an injection of intensity could be infused to our staff to the benefit of our squad.

Yes, his reputation is that he has some fire in his belly. He was ejected during the 2021 Knoxville Regional when he was pitching coach at Liberty (courtesy of Matt Dixon).

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/2021/06/05/liberty-head-baseball-coach-scott-jackson-ejected-matchup-tennessee-ncaa/7569182002/

 

[taylorvol]

I like this too. However, I would imagine the South Carolina job needs to be filled before he does anything. If Schnall moves 150 miles west, I'd imagine Williams is a top candidate for the Coastal job.

I’m hoping and guessing that Schwall is a Coastal lifer that re-ups his contract and remains at Conway. S Carolina is a total dumpster fire thanks to Paul Manieri

 

[WaywardVol]

Kirby Connell. I know, he's not really qualified because he lacks the experience. But I love the guy and think he has a bright future in the sport.

Needs to go tutor at a different program. There’s a reason that it’s good practice to get your PhD from the different place than you got your masters.

 

[tn4elvis]

This is the way.

Matt Williams - Assistant Baseball Coach / Pitching - Staff Directory - Coastal Carolina University Athletics

Matt Williams enters his second season as pitching coach at Coastal Carolina University in 2026 after delivering one of the most impactful single seasons by a pitching

goccusports.com

I really like this guy. Checks a lot of boxes for me

 

[Baseball25]

Any updates? Anyone interviewed?

 

[Weezer]

If we're naming former MLB pitchers that will never take the job, I nominate Greg Maddux. Maybe he could call on Tom Glavine and John Smoltz for some help.

 

[rockytop25]

Possibility here?

 

[Volstylexx]

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[THEONLYTENISEE]

Possibility here?

That would be good, UF always has solid pitching.

 

[Weezer]

Why did Florida fire him?

 

[Leavertons Tackle]

Why did Florida fire him?

Scapegoat?

 

[Cosmo Kramer]

 

[bpalmer28]

Any updates? Anyone interviewed?

They haven’t called me yet.

 

[bpalmer28]

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[Weezer]

I'm good with whoever E hires.

At least until next season when I see how our pitching looks.

 

[tn4elvis]

I'm good with whoever E hires.

At least until next season when I see how our pitching looks.

E ain’t playing. He’s going to hire a stud pitching coach.

 

[knoxvol52]

I'm good with whoever E hires.

At least until next season when I see how our pitching looks.

Well that's very nice of you...

 

[Butch s]

Why would I forget his politics?? Is there something wrong with him having his beliefs

 

[GrayWaterCanine]

Keep your eye on Mac Macnally for the open spot on the staff. He has big reputation with younger pitchers.

 

[Volstylexx]

Why would I forget his politics?? Is there something wrong with him having his beliefs

Feel free to discuss your political beliefs in the politics forum, not the baseball one. Let’s keep the game we love free of the drama.

 

[Volstylexx]

 

[WaywardVol]

@taylorvol all over that one!!!!

 

[WaywardVol]

Young, but experienced. Played in the SEC. Shut down our bats.

 

[txbo]

@taylorvol all over that one!!!!

Dude is tuned in.