Baseball is a numbers game, but behind each statistic is a tale, and behind every great team is a legendary coach. College baseball has had its share of titans, men who tallied up wins but also helped define the game.
From Florida State’s dugouts to Miami’s fields, these coaches have built dynasties, mentored future MLB stars, and left permanent imprints on college baseball.
Let’s step up to the plate and meet the top 10 winningest coaches in college baseball history.
10 All-Time Leaders in College Baseball Wins
1. Mike Martin — 2,029 Wins
The undisputed college baseball coaching king, Mike Martin, coached Florida State University from 1980 to 2019. In 40 seasons, he accumulated an astonishing 2,029 victories—the most in NCAA history for any sport.
With him at the helm, the Seminoles never experienced a losing season and appeared in the College World Series 17 times. Despite a national championship never coming his way, Martin’s consistency and leadership earned him legend status.
2. Augie Garrido – 1,975 Wins
Augie Garrido’s career spanned from Cal State Fullerton to Texas, with intermediate stops at San Francisco State and Cal Poly. In 48 seasons, he accumulated 1,975 wins and five national titles—three at Fullerton and two at Texas.
Garrido was respected for his versatility and creativity, which made him one of the most revered in the game.
3. Gene Stephenson—1,837 Wins
Building Wichita State from the ground up, Gene Stephenson turned the Shockers into a powerhouse. His tenure from 1978 to 2013 included a national championship in 1989 and numerous NCAA tournament appearances.
4. Mark Marquess—1,627 Wins
Mark Marquess spent his entire 41-year coaching career at Stanford, where he guided the Cardinal to two national championships and 14 College World Series trips.
5. Cliff Gustafson—1,466 Wins
As the leader of the University of Texas between 1968 and 1996, Cliff Gustafson led the Longhorns to two national titles and 22 conference championships. His talent for developing winners and creating a winning environment propelled Texas into an annual contender.
6. Jim Morris—1,594 Wins
Jim Morris coached for both Georgia Tech and the University of Miami. For Miami, he guided the Hurricanes to national titles in 1999 and 2001 and had 13 College World Series trips.
7. Ron Polk—1,373 Wins
Ron Polk’s impact on the game of college baseball is tremendous. As a coach at Mississippi State, Georgia Southern, and Georgia, he took teams to eight College World Series showings. Beyond the field, Polk devoted himself to the game, writing a coaching guide that was used nationally.
8. Mike Gillespie—1,156 Wins
Mike Gillespie had a highly successful coaching career that involved spells at USC and UC Irvine. He coached USC to a national title in 1998 and was widely admired for his coaching skills and knowledge of the game.
9. Danny Hall—1,378 Wins
Currently at the helm of Georgia Tech, Danny Hall has established himself as a consistent winner. During his time as coach, the Yellow Jackets have made several NCAA tournament appearances, and Hall keeps inching his way up the all-time wins list.
10. Paul Mainieri – 1,505 Wins
Paul Mainieri’s career saw him transition from St. Thomas University to Air Force, Notre Dame, and LSU.
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He won a national title at LSU in 2009 and was respected for his talent development and high standards.
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