Tim Tadlock (born December 21, 1968) is a

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coach and former player. He served as head coach of the Grayson Vikings representing

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(GCC) (1997–2005) and the

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representing

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(2013–present). Tadlock guided the Grayson Vikings to back-to-back

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(NJCAA) Division I World Series titles in 1999 and 2000. In 2014, Tadlock led his alma mater to their first

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appearance and received the

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, presented to the college baseball coach of the year by the

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Early years

Tadlock was a two-time all-district baseball player while attending

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. He was also a member of the 5A State runner-up Bronco golf team his senior year in 1987. After graduating from Denton, Tadlock played infield for two seasons at

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before transferring to

, where he was the starting shortstop for two seasons. Tadlock graduated from Texas Tech in May 1992, earning a bachelor's degree in physical education. In August 1994, Tadlock earned a master's degree in education from the

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Coaching career

Texas Tech Red Raiders

Tadlock joined the Red Raider coaching staff as the associate head coach under

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prior to the 2012 season. Following the firing of Spencer in 2013, Tadlock was promoted to the head coaching position.

2013 season

The 2013 season saw the program's first series win over the

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, since 2001 and broke school records in both

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and double plays. The Red Raiders would complete the season with a 26–30 overall record.

2014 season

The 2014 season began with a 4–1 series win over the then #3

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. Texas Tech would go on to finish the regular season with a 40–16 record, earning a berth in the Coral Gables Regional of the

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, the first NCAA tournament appearance by the Red Raiders since 2004. The Red Raiders would go on to win the Coral Gables Regional, defeating the

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in the opening game and host

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two games to one. Texas Tech would be the first team since 1992 to pitch 3 straight NCAA tournament shutouts. The Coral Gables Regional championship earned the Red Raiders their first Super Regional appearance and hosting in Lubbock Super Regional against the

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. The Red Raiders would win two straight 1–0 games, the fewest runs scored ever since the Super Regional format was introduced in 1999. The Lubbock Super Regional championship earned the Red Raiders their first

berth in program history. The season was also marked by tying a school record in home wins (33), and breaking a school record with 9 shutouts. The Red Raiders pitching staff's

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of 3.17 marked the lowest since 1974. The Red Raiders would go on to lose two games in the College World Series, finishing with an overall season record of 45–21. With an additional 19 wins than the prior season, Tadlock received the

, presented to the college baseball coach of the year by the

. The team's finish of 8th place in the ''

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tied the 1995 8th-place ranking as the highest in school history. In August 2014, Tadlock received a 5-year contract extension to 2019.

2015 season

Losing much of their talent Tadlock's Red Raiders struggled to find any traction in 2015. The team struggled during the 2015 season although they were ranked #15 in the coaches poll entering the season. The Red Raiders finished with a disappointing 30–22 record and a mediocre 13–11 in the Big 12.

2016 season

Entering the season unranked by college baseball publications, Tadlock produced one of the best teams in Texas Tech baseball history. Predicted to finish 5th in the Big 12 prior to the 2016 season, Tadlock would lead the Red Raiders to a Big 12 Conference regular season championship with a 40–14 overall record and a 19–5 conference record. The 19–5 record represented the 4th best win percentage in conference history, earning Tadlock a contract extension through 2022 and $100,000 raise. Tadlock was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year and player

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won Big 12 Player of the Year. Tadlock would lead the Red Raiders to the 2016

, the program's second overall appearance and the second under Tadlock by winning the Lubbock Regional and Lubbock Super Regional.

Head coaching record

NJCAA

NCAA

References

External links

Texas Tech profile
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