Jim Toman, former MTSU baseball coach, dies at 64

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Jim Toman, former MTSU baseball coach, dies at 64
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Jim Toman passed away on August 4 from complications related to brain cancer at the age of 64. He served as the head baseball coach at Middle Tennessee State University from 2018 until his resignation in 2022 and was a longtime assistant at South Carolina. His tenure at MTSU saw the team achieve a notable 29-26 record in 2022, which included a return to the Conference USA tournament. Toman's coaching career also included positions at Liberty and the College of Charleston. Tributes from colleagues highlighted his dedication to the sport and the impact he had on players and fellow coaches.

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  • Jim Toman died on August 4, 2026.
  • He coached MTSU baseball from 2018 to 2022.
  • Toman had a successful season in 2022 with a 29-26 record.
  • He also served as an assistant at South Carolina for 11 years.
  • Tributes emphasized his passion for baseball and coaching.
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Jim Toman, who was MTSU baseball coach from 1999-2022 and a longtime South Carolina assistant, died on Aug. 4.

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