Ty McDevitt
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | Minnesota |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Record | 4–5 (.444) |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | February 1, 1993 Apple Valley, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 2012–2016 | Minnesota |
| Position(s) | Pitcher |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2017–2018 | Minnesota (volunteer assistant) |
| 2019–2024 | Minnesota (pitching) |
| 2025–present | Minnesota |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 4–5 (.444) |
Ty McDevitt (born February 1, 1993)[1] is an American college baseball coach and currently the head coach for the Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team. McDevitt previously played collegiately and was an assistant coach for Minnesota before becoming head coach.
Early life and education
[edit]McDevitt was born on February 1, 1993, and is a native of Apple Valley, Minnesota, where he attended the local Eastview High School.[2][3] After graduating from high school, McDevitt attended the University of Minnesota, where he played for its baseball team for five seasons as a relief pitcher.[4] McDevitt graduated from Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in sociology.[5]
Coaching career
[edit]Following his college career, McDevitt became a volunteer assistant for the Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team.[6] After two seasons as an assistant, McDevitt was promoted to the role of pitching coach.[7] McDevitt is credited with helping the development of pitchers, one of whom being Max Meyer, who was selected 3rd overall in the 2020 MLB Draft.[8] In 2023, McDevitt took a temporary leave of absence from coaching due to health issues caused by Lyme disease.[9] After the 2024 season and the retirement of long-time head coach John Anderson, McDevitt was hired as head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team.[10] McDevitt's hire was supported by many close to the Minnesota baseball program, including Anderson himself.[11] McDevitt prioritized recruiting the top baseball players from Minnesota before the 2025 season.[12] Also before his first season, McDevitt detailed the search for a premier pitcher and cutting back on mistakes as goals for success in the 2025 season.[13]
Personal life
[edit]McDevitt is married to his wife, Claire, and has two children: Mila and Max.[14]
Head coaching record
[edit]| Season | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Golden Gophers (Big Ten Conference) (2025–present) | |||||||||
| 2025 | Minnesota | 4–5 | 0–0 | ||||||
| Maryland: | 4–5 (.444) | 0–0 (–) | |||||||
| Total: | 4–5 (.444) | ||||||||
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National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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References
[edit]- ^ "Happy Birthday to our pitching coach, Ty McDevitt! We hope it's a good one 🎂🎉". Instagram. February 1, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Shaughnessy, Mike (May 30, 2024). "Notebook: Ty McDevitt named to lead U of M baseball". Hometown Source. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Rayno, Amelia (April 15, 2011). "Hopkins rallies past Eastview". MN Baseball Hub. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ York, Andy (June 4, 2024). "Minnesota Baseball: Ty McDevitt named Head Coach". The Daily Gopher. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Ty McDevitt". Gopher Sports. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Frederick, Jace (May 23, 2017). "Gophers baseball: Ty McDevitt goes from player to coach in one season". Pioneer Press. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Gophers name pitching coach Ty McDevitt as new baseball coach". Pioneer Press. May 22, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Gophers baseball enjoying developmental time of fall ball under 1st year head coach Ty McDevitt". KTSP. September 13, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Wald, Jeff (June 3, 2024). "Gophers new baseball coach Ty McDevitt details ongoing battle with Lyme Disease". Fox9. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Gophers name pitching coach Ty McDevitt as new baseball coach". Superior Telegram. May 22, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Reusse, Patrick (June 1, 2024). "In Ty McDevitt, the Gophers picked the right replacement for legendary baseball coach John Anderson". The Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Haggstrom, Ron (October 3, 2024). "New Gophers baseball coach Ty McDevitt prioritizing Minnesota's best players". The Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ Rippel, John (February 12, 2025). "Gophers baseball begins Ty McDevitt era after 43 seasons under John Anderson". The Minnesota Star Tribune. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Ty McDevitt". Gopher Sports. Retrieved March 4, 2025.