There’s a new head coach on The Marsh.Savannah State University announced on Tuesday that Florentino “Tino” Burgos has been named the new head coach of the Tigers’ baseball program.Burgos comes to Savannah after leading Florida Memorial University for eight seasons. “Becoming the head baseball coach at Savannah State University is more than an opportunity, it’s a calling to lead, inspire, and elevate young men both on and off the field,” Burgos said. “Together, we will build a culture of excellence, resilience, and pride that represents the very best of Tiger Nation.”Burgos leaves FMU better than he found it as it has developed into one of the best baseball teams among historically Black colleges and universities while also becoming a highly competitive program in The Sun Conference, often referred to as the toughest baseball conference in the NAIA.In 2023, Burgos won the Black College World Series championship, defeating fellow SIAC school Albany State 5-4 in the title game. Burgos replaces Carlton Hardy, who resigned over the summer after leading the Tigers for 19 years. Last year, the Tigers finished 2024 with an impressive 31-17 overall record and represented the SIAC at the 2024 NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament.
There’s a new head coach on The Marsh.
Savannah State University announced on Tuesday that Florentino “Tino” Burgos has been named the new head coach of the Tigers’ baseball program.
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Burgos comes to Savannah after leading Florida Memorial University for eight seasons.
“Becoming the head baseball coach at Savannah State University is more than an opportunity, it’s a calling to lead, inspire, and elevate young men both on and off the field,” Burgos said. “Together, we will build a culture of excellence, resilience, and pride that represents the very best of Tiger Nation.”
Burgos leaves FMU better than he found it as it has developed into one of the best baseball teams among historically Black colleges and universities while also becoming a highly competitive program in The Sun Conference, often referred to as the toughest baseball conference in the NAIA.
In 2023, Burgos won the Black College World Series championship, defeating fellow SIAC school Albany State 5-4 in the title game.
Burgos replaces Carlton Hardy, who resigned over the summer after leading the Tigers for 19 years. Last year, the Tigers finished 2024 with an impressive 31-17 overall record and represented the SIAC at the 2024 NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament.
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