On the other hand, Beals led the Buckeyes to a 26-27 record last year. He also topped the 200-win plateau during the Big Ten Tournament. In his 12-year career, Beals has claimed 400 wins. Before coming to Ohio State, Beals coached at Kent State. He reportedly received an offer to coach the Ohio State baseball team in 2014.
Beals led the Buckeyes to a 26-27 record in 2018
The Buckeyes won the Big Ten tournament in Omaha, Neb., as the lowest seed in the conference’s history. Beals’ team won 36 games, including two conference tournaments, during his tenure. He was also selected in the eighth round of the MLB draft. Andrew Magno and Dominic Canzone both landed in the big leagues after being drafted by the Detroit Tigers.
Before Beals became head coach at Ohio State, the athletic program was an empty cupboard. No Ohio State players were drafted in the MLB draft in 2013, and no Buckeyes had a winning season since 1987. Fans knew it would take a few years to fill the roster with players, and the year 2013 was circled as a critical point in improving the athletic department. But Beals’ leadership proved to be the catalyst for the program’s resurgence, leading the Buckeyes to a 26-27 overall record.
He claimed his 200th win during the Big Ten Tournament
The Ohio State baseball program has lost the head coaching job of Greg Beals, who has been on staff for the past 12 seasons. Beals was a Kenton Ridge graduate who went 346-288-1 in 12 seasons. His teams won the Big Ten Tournament in 2016 and advanced to the NCAA Regionals. His teams have produced six All-Americans, 41 All-Big Ten honorees, and 27 MLB draft picks in the last decade.
Beals’ winning streak is the longest in the nation. He led the Buckeyes to three straight NCAA Regional appearances, and two Big Ten Tournament titles. He has coached a team to three NCAA Regional appearances, and two College World Series appearances, with the help of several former Buckeyes. In addition to Beals, Ohio State baseball coach Tim Wetzel has been a part of several major league teams.
He hit the 400-win mark in his coaching career
After leading his team to a 4-2 victory over Purdue on March 16, Beals has now reached the 400-win plateau. It’s a milestone that only a select few coaches reach. He’s the second coach in Division I history to reach the 500-win milestone before reaching his 50th birthday. Only Bob Knight and Billy Donovan have accomplished that feat. This milestone is a testament to Beals’ leadership and ability to create a winning culture at the Georgia Bulldogs.
While at Ohio State, Beals coached pitchers Jaron Long and John Kuchno, both drafted in the 18th round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He also coached the Ohio State Buckeyes, who went 33-27 in 2012 and advanced to their second straight Big Ten Tournament appearance. Zach Dezenzo and Seth Lonsway earned Freshman All-America honors. His staff also combined for a 3.07 strikeout-to-walk ratio, good enough to place Ohio State sixth in the nation. Three Buckeyes were selected in the 2018 MLB Draft.
He coached at Kent State
The head baseball coach at Ohio State University, Greg Beals, formerly played college baseball for Kent State University. A former catcher, he played for Danny Hall at Kent State. Before joining the Ohio State staff in 2010, Beals served as head coach at Ball State. In 2003, he was named the school’s head coach and stayed there until 2010.
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A native of Springfield, Ohio, Beals earned his bachelor’s degree in human movement studies at Kent State University. He also played baseball for the team for three seasons and was part of a division-winning team each year. A graduate of Kent State, Beals also earned his master’s degree in sports administration. Beals plans to lead the Buckeyes to the College World Series. The program is fortunate to have Beals as its head coach.