College Baseball

Tennessee’s Tony Vitello Named NCBWA Coach of the Year

Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello was named the 2021 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Mike Martin National Coach of the Year. He became only the second coach in program history to receive national honors, joining former Vols coach Rod Delmonico, who won in 1995.

Dom Scala Named 2021 IABF Achievement Award Honoree

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Longtime college baseball coach Dom Scala will receive the 2021 Italian American Baseball Foundation Achievement Award at a December ceremony in Brooklyn. The former Adelphi University head coach compiled a 432-331-5 record, won three conference titles and later served the Yankees and Pirates.

LSU’s Paul Mainieri Earns Career Win No. 1,500

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LSU coach Paul Mainieri earned career win No. 1,500 when LSU defeated Texas A&M on May 21. He became the fifth coach in NCAA Division I Baseball history to reach 1,500 victories and win a national championship, ranking 11th all-time in NCAA baseball wins.

Hofstra’s Russo Reaches All-Time School Wins Record

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After Hofstra’s victory over Sacred Heart, coach John Russo earned his 180th career win as the Pride’s head coach, becoming the winningest coach in program history. The Italian American Baseball Foundation congratulated Russo and praised players and coaches advancing the game.

IABF NEWS

Tennessee’s Tony Vitello Named NCBWA Coach of the Year

Dom Scala Named 2021 IABF Achievement Award Honoree

LSU’s Paul Mainieri Earns Career Win No. 1,500

Hofstra’s Russo Reaches All-Time School Wins Record