OU baseball signs coach Skip Johnson to new six-year contract

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 11:36 PM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

OU baseball signs coach Skip Johnson to new six-year contract
Summary

Oklahoma baseball has finalized a new six-year contract for head coach Skip Johnson, according to sources. This agreement comes after Johnson led the Sooners to a national championship in 2026, marking a pivotal achievement in his tenure. The contract extends through 2032 and positions Johnson among the highest-paid coaches in the SEC. Over nine seasons, he has guided the team to a 310-198 record, six NCAA tournament appearances, and two College World Series runs. The contract is subject to approval by the Board of Regents, which will meet Wednesday.

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  • •Johnson's new contract runs through 2032 and requires Board of Regents approval.
  • •He has a 310-198 record with six NCAA tournament appearances.
  • •Johnson became the first NCAA coach to defeat nine national seeds in a tournament.
  • •Fifty-six players have been drafted to MLB under his guidance.
  • •He recorded his 300th win and was named 2026 ABCA National Coach of the Year.
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  • 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — OU baseball coach Skip Johnson finalizes new six-year contract with Sooners, per sources
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OU baseball is signing coach Skip Johnson to a new six-year deal, sources tell The Oklahoman.

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