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Eastern Michigan hires Mike Ott as new head baseball coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:06 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Eastern Michigan hires Mike Ott as new head baseball coach
Summary

Eastern Michigan University has appointed Mike Ott as its new head baseball coach, effective immediately. Ott comes from Kalamazoo College, where he established a successful program and became the winningest coach in school history with a record of 316-233-1. During his 14 years at Kalamazoo, he led the Hornets to their first conference title in 96 years and secured three NCAA Regional appearances. Eastern Michigan aims to replicate Ott's success and build a competitive baseball tradition under his leadership, marking a new chapter for the Eagles.

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  • •Mike Ott has been hired as Eastern Michigan's head baseball coach.
  • •He previously coached Kalamazoo College for 14 years.
  • •Ott produced a 316-233-1 career record at Kalamazoo.
  • •He led Kalamazoo to its first conference title since 1927.
  • •Eastern Michigan seeks to build on Ott's success in building winning cultures.
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  • 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Eastern Michigan Hires Mike Ott As New Head Baseball Coach
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Eastern Michigan has found its next baseball coach. Mike Ott arrives from Kalamazoo College after building one of Division III baseball's most successful programs and becoming the winningest coach in school history.

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