Kevin McMullan - ABCA NCAA Div. I Assistant Coach of the Year, Kevin McMullan - University of Virginia

Now entering his 22nd season as Associate Head Coach at the University of Virginia, McMullan has been instrumental in building one of the most consistent programs in NCAA Division I baseball. With his leadership, the Cavaliers have achieved a National Championship in 2015, seven College World Series appearances, and 17 NCAA Regional appearances, amassing 886 wins. The ABCA Assistant Coach of the Year is renowned as one of the best recruiters and developers in the game and has guided over 100 players to professional contracts, with 52 UVA position players selected in the MLB Draft—17 of whom reached the big leagues. Before UVA, McMullan coached professionally in the Braves organization and collegiately at East Carolina, St. John’s, and his alma mater, IUP.

Tune in for insights on recruitment, player development, and the secrets behind building a powerhouse program.

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