Finished 36-23 in his first season at the helm of Mizzou. Went 138-97 in 4 seasons as the HC at Southeast Missouri State. Played 13 seasons of pro baseball including time in MLB with the Mets and the Pirates.

Has coached in the SEC since 2002. Was named 2014 Baseball America Asst.  coach of the Year. Has worked at Georgia, Auburn,  Mississippi St., Birmingham Southern & Jeff State.

He has 12 years coaching & 11 seasons playing professional baseball. Has coached in the Marlins, Blue Jays and Cubs organizations.

Was a collegiate baseball coach for 26 years with an 870-330-3 record as an HC. He led LSU to 5 CWS titles, 11 CWS appearances, 16 NCAA Tourneys and 7 SEC titles. He was the HC for the 1996 U.S. Olympic baseball team and is in the ABCA and College Baseball Halls of Fame.