Mitch Thompson is a

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coach and former player, who is the current head baseball coach of the

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. He played

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in 1984, transferring to

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in 1985, before ultimately transferring to Fort Hays State where he played from 1986 to 1988. He served as the head coach of the McLennan Highlanders (2013–2022).

Playing career

Thompson grew up in

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. He attended

as a freshman. He would transfer to

for the 1985 season. Thompson made his final transfer to

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, where he was a two-time Academic All-American and a 1988 team captain.

Coaching career

Thompson began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the

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. He moved to Virginia in 1991, working as a paid assistant for the

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. He returned to Mississippi State for the 1992 and 1993 seasons. He would also join the

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for a season in 1994. Thompson joined

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's staff as the hitting coach of the

in 1995, where he finally found a long-term home. After 15 years on Smith's staff, he was promoted to Assistant head coach. Following the 2013 season, he accepted the head coaching position at

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. On June 15, 2022, Thompson was named the head coach of the Baylor Bears.

Head coaching record

References

External links

Baylor Bears bio
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