UTPB has announced the hiring of Justin Phillips as the new head baseball coach.
Phillips served as the Head Baseball Coach at Trinity Christian School in Lubbock, Texas, for a total of eight seasons (2015-2022). He was previously an Assistant Baseball Coach/Pitching Coach at NCAA Division II Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, for three seasons (2012-2014). Phillips is currently an Associate Scout for the Kansas City Royals.
In 2007 as a player at Harding University, Phillips helped put together one of the best seasons in Harding history where he became the first All-American selection for the Bison. He earned both Gulf South Conference and South Central Region Pitcher of the Year honors as he compiled a 10-3 record with a 1.21 earned run average. Phillips threw 96.1 innings, led the nation with 121 strikeouts, and held opponents to a batting average of .178. He had five shutouts and 11 complete games across 13 starts.
