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

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.
- •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.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — OU baseball coach Skip Johnson finalizes new six-year contract with Sooners, per sources
"OU baseball is signing coach Skip Johnson to a new six-year deal, sources tell The Oklahoman.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Nov 11, 2026, 12:34 AMWhite Sox’s Will Venable Named AL Manager of the Year After Successful Season
MLB•Nov 11, 2026, 12:27 AMBrian Cashman takes clear stance on Giancarlo Stanton rumors
MLB•Nov 10, 2026, 11:14 PMBlue Jays Boss Offers Disappointing Response To Anthony Santander’s Islamophobic Political Posts
MLB•Nov 10, 2026, 10:43 PMYankees Reveal Whether Giancarlo Stanton Will Be Back With Team
MLB•Nov 10, 2026, 10:39 PMFormer New York Yankees 32-Year-Old Abruptly Released By New Team- MLB•Nov 10, 2026, 10:34 PMDodgers hire Pedro Guerrero as hitting coach, replacing Aaron Bates
