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Kent State Extends Duncan Through 2022

Story Courtesy of Kent State Sports Information

KENT, Ohio – Kent State University Head Baseball Coach Jeff Duncanand Associate Head Baseball Coach Mike Birkbeck each agreed to a three-year contract extension that will run through the 2022 season, Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen announced Tuesday, June 25.

Duncan has continued Kent State's winning tradition, extending the program's streak of 30-win seasons to 21 years. He has led the team to two Mid-American Conference Tournament titles (2014, 2018) and back-to-back-to-back regular season conference crowns 2016-18.

"Jeff has continued the winning tradition of Kent State baseball, leading the team to conference championships in four of his six seasons while Mike has been instrumental in the team's success for the past 23 years," said Nielsen.