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South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner is searching for a new head baseball coach after parting ways with Mark Kingston, who was dismissed following a 37-25 season and failing to win the Raleigh Regional. Despite Kingston's recent NCAA tournament appearances, there was a consensus that he wasn't the right fit to lead the program back to prominence.
Mark Kingston will not return as the University of South Carolina's head baseball coach for the 2025 season after seven years with the program. Kingston led the Gamecocks to four post-season appearances and two Super Regionals, finishing with a 217-155 overall record. Associate Head Coach Monte Lee will serve as interim head coach.
South Carolina has fired baseball coach Mark Kingston after seven seasons, during which he led the team to the NCAA Tournament four times but only twice to the Super Regionals. Despite a strong start in 2023, the team faltered, leading to his dismissal. Kingston's tenure was marked by inconsistent performance and criticism over his analytical approach. Athletic director Ray Tanner will now search for a new coach, with several candidates already being considered.