It’s an exciting week as the ABCA Convention kicks off this Thursday, and we’re rolling out episodes with the incoming ABCA Hall of Famers!

Joining us first is University of Texas head coach, and former 2023 ABCA President, Jim Schlossnagle. A member of the ABCA Board of Directors, Schlossnagle is widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier baseball coaches. Over his 23-year head coaching career, he has taken programs at Texas A&M and TCU to historic heights, amassing 945 career wins and becoming one of only four coaches to win multiple College World Series games with multiple programs.

Schlossnagle began his coaching journey on Rick Jones’ staff at Elon, where he also played collegiately, before continuing their success together at Tulane. With his exceptional career achievements, leadership in the ABCA, and engaging personality, this episode promises is as inspiring as it is entertaining!

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