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baseball program history through 2023
Year
Program Championships & Postseason History
                                                       Championships/NCAA Appearances                                            Years
Peach Belt Conference Championships 5: 1996, 2008, 2011, 2016, 2022
PBC Tournament Championships 6: 1994, 1996, 2006, 2010, 2016, 2021
NCAA Regional Appearances 29: 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
NCAA World Series Appearances 8: 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2018
NCAA National Runner-Ups 3: 1986, 2007, 2018
NCAA National Championships 1: 2002
Year Head Coach Overall Record Conf. Record Conf. Finish Conf. Tournament NCAA Tournament Archives
1970 Charles Ragsdale 26-9 (.743)
1971 25-10 (.714)
1972 31-13 (.705)
1973 27-16-3 (.620)
1974 27-24 (.529)
1975 32-19 (.627) South Atlantic Regional
1976 35-14-1 (.710) South Atlantic Regional
1977 39-20 (.661) South Atlantic Regional
1978 21-28 (.429)
1979 37-20 (.649) South Atlantic Regional
1980 26-10 (.722) South Atlantic Regional
1981 33-19 (.635) South Atlantic Regional
1982 26-31 (.456)
1983 37-24 (.607) South Atlantic Regional
1984 42-12-1 (.773) NCAA World Series

Charles Ragsdale (15 seasons) - 464-269-5 (.632)
1985 Derek Mann 32-21 (.604)
1986 45-16 (.738) National Runner-Up
1987 39-13 (.750) NCAA World Series
1988 35-15 (.700) South Atlantic Regional
1989 28-16 (.636)
1990 38-15 (.717) NCAA World Series

Derek Mann (6 seasons) - 217-96 (.693)
1991 Chip Reese 18-27 (.400)
1992 31-23 (.574) 6-9 (.400) 4th Championship Round South Central Regional
1993 22-25 (.468) 10-8 (.574) 4th Second Round
1994 35-23 (.603) 11-10 (.524) 4th Champion South Atlantic Regional
1995 39-21 (.650) 14-10 (.583) T-3rd Second Round
1996 43-13 (.768) 18-5 (.783) 1st Champion South Atlantic Regional
1997 32-23 (.582) 14-10 (.583) 4th First Round

Chip Reese (7 seasons) - 220-155 (.587)
1998 Greg Appleton 34-27 (.557) 14-14 (.500) 7th Runner-Up South Atlantic Regional
1999 34-16 (.680) 20-9 (.690) 3rd
2000 32-24 (.571) 19-11 (.633) T-2nd
2001 37-19 (.661) 15-15 (.500) 6th
2002 48-15 (.762) 21-9 (.700) 3rd NATIONAL CHAMPION
2003 33-20 (.623) 15-14 (.517) 5th
2004 40-21 (.656) 20-10 (.667) 2nd NCAA World Series
2005 22-30 (.423) 10-20 (.333) 11th
2006 41-20 (.672) 16-11 (.593) 3rd Champion South Atlantic Regional
2007 51-19 (.729) 22-8 (.733) 2nd Third Place National Runner-Up
2008 43-19 (.694) 19-8 (.704) 1st Third Place South Atlantic Regional
2009 27-23 (.540) 12-14 (.462) 7th First Round
2010 44-12 (.786) 16-7 (.696) 3rd West Champion Southeast Regional
2011 32-19 (.627) 16-8 (.667) 1st West First Round Southeast Regional
2012 30-23 (.566) 15-15 (.500) 3rd West Fifth Place
2013 30-22 (.577) 19-10 (.655) T-2nd Third Place
2014 40-17 (.702) 23-7 (.767) 2nd First Round Southeast Regional
2015 35-14 (.714) 17-12 (.586) 6th First Round
2016 42-14 (.750) 23-7 (.767) 1st Champion Southeast Regional
2017 29-21 (.580) 15-9 (.625) T-4th Seventh Place
2018 48-15 (.762) 20-9 (.690) 3rd Pool Play National Runner-Up
2019 31-20 (.608) 15-14 (.517) T-6th Pool Play Stats
2020 18-3 (.857) 11-1 (.917) -- -- Stats
2021 31-16 (.660) 19-13 (.594) 4th Champion Southeast Regional Stats
2022 46-13 (.780) 20-6 (.769) 1st Runner-Up Southeast Regional Stats
2023 36-17 (.679) 19-11 (.633) 4th Fourth Place Southeast Regional Stats
2024 33-21 (.611) 17-10 (.630) 3rd Fourth Place Stats
2025 30-23 (.566) 17-10 (.630) 4th Second Place Stats

Greg Appleton (27 seasons) - 967-500 (.659)
All-Americans All-Peach Belt Conference Cougars in the Pros
Scott Alley (1989) Bruce Alter (2011) Marlon Allen (Cincinnati Reds, 1994)
Steve Ault (1988) Anthony Arrington (2007) Bruce Alter (Independent, 2011)
Brian Baker (2004, 2005) Dustin Averett (2014) Brian Baker (Tampa Bay Rays, 2005)
Isaac Bouton (2021)  Brian Baker (2002, 2004, 2005) Casey Bates (St. Louis Cardinals, 1998)
Robert Brooks (2022)
Brad Bouras (2000, 2001) Casey Bates (1998)
Jarrett Coker (2007) Grant Berry (2018) Matt Bennett (St. Louis Cardinals, 1995)
Sammy Daniels (1979) Isaac Bouton (2021, 2022) Brad Bouras (Chicago Cubs, 2001)
Keith Daugherty (1994, 1995) Brad Bouras (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001) C.J. Bressoud (Los Angeles Angels, 2008)
Robert Brooks (Independent, 2022)
Colby Brabston (2024)
Chip Duncan (1987) C.J. Bressoud (2008) Kim Broome (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1989)
Mike Franklin (1976) Robert Brooks (2019, 2021, 2022) Jason Burdette (Oakland Athletics, 2002)
Chris Gilstrap (2002) Dane Bullock (2019, 2021) Thomas Campbell (Independent, 2011)
Ryan Ihle (2016) Jason Burdette (2000, 2002) Tom Capallo (Independent, 2003)
Kolton Ingram (2018) Thomas Campbell (2010, 2011) Don Cole (Baltimore Orioles, 1981)
Mark Jones (1990) Drew Candlin (2006, 2007) Robert Cornett (Toronto Blue Jays, 1999)
Ryan Lewis (2013) Jarrett Coker (2007, 2009) Keith Daugherty (Atlanta Braves, 1995)
Keith Linebarger (1992) Brendan Collins (2014, 2015) Brad Davis (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1990)
Tony Locey (1993) Robert Cornett (1999) Chip Duncan (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1987)
Mason McClellan (2017) Keith Daugherty (1994, 1995) Barry Earl (Houston Astros, 1987)
Mike McClellan (2015, 2016) Danny Davidson (2008) Justin Evans (Miami Marlins, 2018)
Philip Montpas (1984) Dusty Devore (1996) Jake Ezell (Independent, 2015)
Korey Noles (2008) Devin Dudal (2019, 2022) Andrew Ginther (St. Louis Cardinals, 2003)
Brandon O'Hearn (1996) Blake Edwards (2016) Cameron Griffin (New York Mets, 2013)
Cole Eison (2025)
Jackson Oliver (2014) Ed Evans (1993) Garrett Groce (Tampa Bay Rays, 2005)
Tony Pierce (1999) Justin Evans (2018) Gary Hall (Minnesota Twins, 1977)
Larry Pittmon (2004) Jake Ezell (2015) Thomas Harrell (Baltimore Orioles, 1980)
Cody Ferguson (2024)
Tripp Pitts (1987) Kendall Ford (2019) Joey Hiller (Milwaukee Brewers, 1994)
Marty Richburg (1997) Jonnie Geiger (2008) Reid Hodges (Chicago White Sox, 1996)
Leo Giannoni (2024)
Scott Riddle (1987) Chris Gilstrap (2002) Shane Hopper (San Diego Padres, 1998)
Jason Rogers (2010) Andrew Ginther (2002, 2003) Kolton Ingram (Detroit Tigers, 2019, Los Angeles Angels, 2023)
Trace Goforth (2024)
Perry Rogers (1978, 1979) Brian Gordon (2009) Perez Knowles (Cincinnati Reds, 2018)
Rodney Rutherford (2008) Taylor Groce (2003) Jimmy Lester (Montreal Expos, 1984)
Cameron Scott (2013) Ladd Hammond (2001) Keith Linebarger (Minnesota Twins, 1992)
Keith Seifert (1986) Bryan Headley (2014) Mike McClellan (Independent, 2016)
Rodney Stevenson (1996) Billy Howard (2007) Don "Shine" McClintock (Oakland Athletics, 1970)
David Meadows (Savannah Bananas, 2022)
Brett Thees (1995) Ryan Ihle (2016) Tom Michno (Baltimore Orioles, 1986)
Tim Trawick (1994, 1995) Kolton Ingram (2018, 2019) Hart Mizell (Independent, 2019)
Rick Weems (1979) Win Johns (2023, 2024)
Teddy Williams (1987) Colton Joyner (2023) Tommy Montgomery (Montreal Expos, 1979)
Ian King (2023)
Connor Kirley (2023)
Perez Knowles (2018)
Brandon Koehler (2016) Scott Moseley (Milwaukee Brewers, 1990)
Caleb Kutsche (2017) Korey Noles (Philadelphia Phillies, 2008)
David Meadows (2022)
Steven Minter (2022)
Brodie Leibrandt (2012) Brandon O'Hearn (Cincinnati Reds, 1996)
Ryan Lewis (2011, 2013) Austin Pharr (Independent, 2019)
Keith Linebarger (1992) Tony Pierce (Atlanta Braves, 1999)
Brad Linton (2007) Larry Pittmon (Independent, 2004)
Peach Belt Conference Player of the Year Tony Locey (1993) Danny Redovian (St. Louis Cardinals, 1993)
Brandon O'Hearn (1996) Brandon Masters (2008) Dana Reece (Toronto Blue Jays, 1999)
Marty Richburg (1997) Matt Mathews (1997) Bart Rich (Florida Marlins, 1992)
Brad Bouras (2000) Mason McClellan (2017) Mitch Rider (Independent, 2011)
Larry Pittmon (2004) Mike McClellan (2015, 2016) Napoleon Robinson (Los Angeles Dodgers, 1988)
Matthew McDade (2023)
Jason Rogers (2010) Mike McGinnity (2014) Jason Rogers (Milwaukee Brewers, 2010)
Cameron Scott (2013) Hart Mizell (2013) Rodney Rutherford (Oakland Athletics, 2008)
Alex Montes (2009) Keith Seifert (Cleveland Indians, 1986)
Peach Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year Korey Noles (2006, 2008) Nick Shay (Independent, 2005)
Tim Trawick (1994) Brandon O'Hearn (1996) Rodney Stevenson (Montreal Expos, 1996)
Tony Pierce (1999) Jimmy Obermark (2014) Brett Teschner (Texas Rangers, 2013)
Korey Noles (2008) Jackson Oliver (2014, 2016) James Thompson (Kansas City Royals, 2008)
Austin Pharr (2018) Tim Trawick (Seattle Mariners, 1995)
Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year Johnny Pickens (1998) Charles Wacha (Boston Red Sox, 1986)
Brad Bouras (1998) Tony Pierce (1999) Rick Weems (St. Louis Cardinals, 1980)
Isaac Bouton (2021)
Larry Pittmon (2004) Rich Wilson (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1988)
Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year J.D. Pullen (2013) Steve Worrell (Independent, 2005)
Chip Reese (1996) Marty Richburg (1996, 1997)
Greg Appleton (2008, 2016, 2022) Phillip Robinson (2009)
Jason Rogers (2010)
Rodney Rutherford (2007, 2008)
Cameron Scott (2011, 2012, 2013)
Sam Sowerbrower (2019)
Rodney Stevenson (1996)
Doug Ternik (1992, 1993)
Brett Thees (1994, 1995)
Tim Trawick (1994, 1995)
Frank Wager (2018)
Trey Watson (2014)
Noah Windhorst (2023)
Steve Worrell (2005)
Derek Wylie (2022, 2023, 2024)