South Carolina hires Kevin Schnall as new baseball coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — South Carolina baseball hires Kevin Schnall of Coastal as coach, per reports
"South Carolina is hiring Kevin Schnall from Coastal Carolina as its next baseball coach according to multiple reports.
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