Mike Ferris To Step Down as Head Baseball Coach

MEADVILLE, Pa. - After more than 28 years of involvement with the Allegheny College baseball program -- as a student, student assistant coach, volunteer assistant coach, assistant coach and, for the past 11 years, head coach -- Mike Ferris has decided to step down as head baseball coach.

“I’m at a point in my life where I feel I need to make a change,” Ferris said, “but I would like to express my appreciation for being able to work with a number of people over the last 28 years who have given me a lot of great advice and support and helped me in my time here. I also want to express my gratitude to all of the athletes I’ve had the privilege to coach over the years. And I wish the young men in our program all the best for next season and in their future careers.”

Since 1998, Ferris and the Gators have built one of the strongest baseball programs in Division III. During his 11 seasons at the helm, Allegheny has posted a 247-138-1 record, with a North Coast Athletic Conference championship, three appearances at the mid-east regional championships, and a trip to the College World Series in 2000.

“We thank Mike for his years of service and wish him all the best in his new endeavors,” said Betsy Mitchell, director of athletics and recreation at Allegheny.

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