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Texas Tech baseball staff sees changes with new pitching director

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:17 PM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Texas Tech baseball staff sees changes with new pitching director

Summary

Texas Tech baseball is experiencing significant changes in its coaching staff following the recent season. Pitching coach Steve Foster has resigned, and Steve Merriman has left for a role at Eastern Michigan. Jacob Evans, hired in August as the new director of pitching development, will step into Foster's role for the upcoming season. The program has struggled, missing the NCAA tournament for three consecutive years, finishing with a 27-28 record in 2026. Texas Tech had previously seen success, making the College World Series four times between 2014 and 2019.

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Key Details

•Steve Foster resigned as Texas Tech pitching coach after one season.
•Jacob Evans will take over as pitching coach for the 2027 season.
•Texas Tech finished 27-28 and missed the NCAA tournament in 2026.
•The program had previously reached the College World Series four times from 2014-2019.
•Steve Merriman left to join Eastern Michigan after one year.

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6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech baseball undergoing another coaching staff shakeup | Report

What they're saying

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Tim Tadlock's remake of the Texas Tech baseball coaching staff after 2025 season lasted one year. Pitching coach Steve Foster is leaving, per report.
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