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Arizona Wildcats hire new assistant coaches and face player departures

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Arizona Wildcats hire new assistant coaches and face player departures

Summary

The Arizona Wildcats baseball program is undergoing staff changes after Chip Hale parted ways with Toby DeMello following the 2026 season. Jack Meggs joins as the hitting coach, and Daniel Molinari from Saint Mary's will fill the catching coach position. Arizona currently has 12 players, including two pitchers, in the NCAA transfer portal as they explore options ahead of the upcoming season. Additionally, junior college right-hander Collin Cobb has committed to the Wildcats for the 2027 season, having previously excelled at Williston State College.

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•Arizona hires Jack Meggs as hitting coach.
•Daniel Molinari joins as catching coach from Saint Mary's.
•Twelve players are in the NCAA transfer portal, including pitchers Corey Kling and Collin McKinney.
•Junior college pitcher Collin Cobb commits to Arizona for 2027.

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4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona baseball notebook: Wildcats adding second Saint Mary’s coach, player movement update

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When Chip Hale parted ways with Toby DeMello following the 2026 season it meant Arizona was in need of both a hitting coach and someone to work with the Wildcats’ catchers. Jack Meggs was hired last week to handle the hitting part, and another Saint Mary’s assistant will be joining him in Tucson. D1Baseball’s Shotgun […]
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Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:00 PM
Arizona baseball notebook: Wildcats adding second Saint Mary’s coach, player movement update
When Chip Hale parted ways with Toby DeMello following the 2026 season it meant Arizona was in need of both a hitting coach and someone to work with the Wildcats’ catchers. Jack Meggs was hired last week to handle the hitting part, and another Saint Mary’s assistant will be joining him in Tucson. D1Baseball’s Shotgun […]

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