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South Carolina hires Kevin Schnall as new baseball coach

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:28 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

South Carolina hires Kevin Schnall as new baseball coach

Summary

South Carolina has appointed Kevin Schnall as its new baseball coach, following his tenure at Coastal Carolina. Schnall, 49, was a successful associate head coach at Coastal before leading the team as head coach starting in the 2025 season, where he achieved a 93-36 record. This decision comes after a difficult season for South Carolina, which ended with a 22-35 record and a 13-game losing streak. Schnall's hiring positions him to revitalize the program under the direction of athletic director Jeremiah Donati, who is making his first major hire since taking over in January 2025.

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By the Numbers

•Kevin Schnall previously coached Coastal Carolina's baseball team.
•South Carolina finished last season with a 22-35 record.
•The Gamecocks experienced a 13-game losing streak to end the season.
•Schnall has received accolades including the 2025 National Coach of the Year.
•Schnall was a catcher at Coastal Carolina before his coaching career.

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What they're saying

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — WVU Potomac State College alum Kevin Schnall was named the head coach of the University of South Carolina baseball program on Wednesday. Schnall spent 21 years across two stints at his alma mater, Coastal Carolina. “Today is a humbling and exciting day for my family and me,” Schnall said in a press release. “To leave the place that has been home for 25 years, it had to be the ...
— Yahoo Sports

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South Carolina's board of trustees approved the hire of Kevin Schnall as the next baseball coach on June 10. Here are the contract details.
— Yahoo Sports