Skip Johnson of Oklahoma named National Coach of the Year

Skip Johnson was named the National Coach of the Year by the American Baseball Coaches Association on June 26, 2026, shortly after leading the Oklahoma Sooners to their first national championship since 1994. Oklahoma finished with an 11-2 record in the NCAA Tournament, achieving notable victories over several ranked teams, including Georgia Tech and North Carolina. This season marked Oklahoma's first championship appearance with a freshman starting lineup in every game. Johnson has previously guided the Sooners to the NCAA Tournament in six of his eight seasons as head coach.

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