Stetson hires Shane Gierke as new baseball head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Stetson University introduced Shane Gierke as the new head baseball coach on August 6. Gierke, a former assistant who helped the Hatters win two Atlantic Sun Conference titles, returns after a stint at UCF. He succeeds Steve Trimper, who stepped down in July following a 23-32 season. Gierke expressed commitment to revitalizing the program and ensuring it makes the university and community proud. His initial focus is on reestablishing connections with players and building a successful coaching staff.
- •Shane Gierke introduced as Stetson baseball head coach on August 6.
- •He returns after one year with UCF's coaching staff.
- •Gierke previously served as associate head coach at Stetson from 2021-2025.
- •He replaces Steve Trimper, who resigned in July.
- •Gierke aims to restore the program's competitive spirit.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Stetson introduces new baseball coach Shane Gierke: 'This is home'
"Recently hired Stetson baseball head coach Shane Gierke was introduced at a press conference on Aug. 6. Here's what's in store for the Hatters.
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