BOONE, N.C. – Following the most successful baseball season in over a decade, App State head coach Kermit Smith has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2027 season, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announced Friday. The extension was approved by Chancellor Sheri Everts and the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees.
"We are excited about the future of App State Baseball under Kermit's direction," Gillin said. "The program made great strides this year, including single-game and season attendance records, wins over nationally ranked opponents and a run to the Sun Belt Tournament semifinals.