Head Coach Jeff Duncan has announced the hiring of Derek Simmons to join the Kent State baseball staff as an assistant coach beginning July 2017.
"I'm so excited to have Derek join the Kent State family," said Duncan. "Derek is a proven recruiter and developer and he will have a great impact on our student-athlete. He has an infectious personality and is a very good communicator. His experience at Alabama, Kennesaw State, Central Michigan and Team USA will give us great insight and help push the program forward.
"My wife Erin and I and our family are extremely excited to join the Kent State baseball program," said Simmons.