Bob Todd (born September 27, 1948) is an American former baseball coach and pitcher. He was the head coach of the Ohio State University baseball program. In 23 seasons there his teams compiled a 901–477–2 record. He previously coached Kent State to a 124–82 record. He has guided Ohio State to two 50-win seasons, in 1991 and 1999. His teams won the Big Ten championship five consecutive years (1991–1995). He announced his retirement at the end of the 2010 season.[1]
Biographical details | |
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Born | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | September 27, 1948
Playing career | |
1968 | Missouri |
Position(s) | Infielder |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1971–1973 | Ritenour HS (P) |
1974–1983 | Missouri (P) |
1984–1987 | Kent State |
1988–2010 | Ohio State |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 901–477–2 |
Tournaments | NCAA: 21–26 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Awards | |
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College Baseball Hall of Fame Inducted in 2008 |
Awards and honors
edit- Big Ten Coach of the Year (1989, 1994, 1999, 2001)
- National Coach of the Year (1994)
References
edit- ^ "Longtime OSU Baseball Coach Bob Todd Announces Retirement". The Cleveland Leader. 6 May 2010. Archived from the original on 9 May 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2010.