Archive · 10 Jun 2025
UVA Hires Chris Pollard as New Head Baseball Coach
The University of Virginia (UVA) has hired Chris Pollard to be their new baseball coach.
He is replacing Brian O’Connor, who left UVA.
Pollard previously coached at Duke, where he made them a top team, reaching Super Regionals multiple times.
Pollard has a track record of improving teams.
At Duke, he helped to grow fan support and hosted a Super Regional.
UVA is hoping Pollard will continue the baseball program's success.
Chris Pollard has been hired as the new head baseball coach at the University of Virginia.
The announcement came after UVA's loss to Murray State.
Pollard replaces Brian O’Connor, who left for Mississippi State.
Pollard previously coached at Duke, improving their performance.
Pollard transformed Duke into a regular contender, reaching Super Regionals several times.
- Who
- Chris Pollard will be the new head coach
- What
- UVA hired Chris Pollard as its new head baseball coach
- When
- Recently announced
- Where
- University of Virginia (UVA)
- Why
- To replace Brian O’Connor
- New Coach
- Chris Pollard
- Previous Team
- Duke
- Former Coach
- Brian O’Connor
- Pollard's Tenure at Duke
- 2013 - 2025