Black College Nines continues its updating of the HBCU baseball coaching carousel with these coaching changes…
Dillard University
Out – Trennis Grant
In – Head Coach A. Rashad “Rod” White*
In – Carl Nichols Recruiting Coordinator/Hitting Coach
In – Bob Shelton Assistant Coach/Director of Baseball Operations
In – Malik Blaise 1st Base/Infield Coordinator
*Interim tag removed A. Rashad “Rod” White is the head coach.
Florida Memorial University
Out – Florentino Burgos
In – Wil Ramos
In – Andre Payne Assistant Coach*
In – Ramon Garcia Pitching Coach*
* Both Payne and Garcia were retained by the athletic department.
Clark Atlanta University
Out – Kentaus “K.C.” Carter
In – Trennis Grant*
In – Lorenzo Petersen Volunteer Assistant Coach
In – Patrick Wright Volunteer Assistant Coach
In – Andrew Gaskin Graduate Assistant Coach
* Coach Grant previously was the head coach at Dillard University.
Alcorn State University
Out – Reggie Williams
In –
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Out – Carlos James
In – Logan Stout
Delaware State University
Out – Head Coach Jean-Paul Blandin – Retired
In –
Claflin University
Out – Head Coach Scott Nestor
In – Jaylan Bledsoe
Bluefield State University
Out – Drew Bailey
In –
Oakwood University
Out – Richard Hodnett
In –
*Current assistant coaches Jalil Rudolph and Tim Dawkins are names being mentioned as replacements.
Xavier University of Louisiana (LA)
Out – Head Coach Adrian Holloway
In –
*Assistant coach Darrion Smith potential candidate to replace Holloway.
Where did Tino Burgos end up for the 2025 season. I know that he coached in tha MLB sponsored Appalachian League this summer