Mike Deegan - 2026 ABCA/ATEC NCAA Div. III Coach of the Year

Next up on the ABCA Podcast is ABCA/ATEC NCAA Div. III Coach of the Year, Denison University’s Mike Deegan. Deegan led the Big Red to a remarkable 51-3 record and the first NCAA Div. III National Championship in school history.

Since taking over the program in 2013, Deegan has transformed Denison baseball, leading the Big Red to six NCAC regular-season championships, seven conference tournament titles, and eight NCAA Regional appearances with back-to-back College World Series appearances.. Deegan’s also become the winningest coach in program history, with more than 400 victories and a winning percentage above .730.

Before arriving at Denison, Deegan spent nine seasons at his alma mater, Marietta College, where he helped the Pioneers capture three NCAA Div. III National Championships.

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