Baseball
- Title:
- Head Coach
- Phone:
- 205-348-4029
- Hometown: Humble, Texas
- Education: Kansas State, 2009
- Spouse: Kayleigh
- Children: Wyatt, Beauden
- Birthday: July 7
- 2024-present: Alabama, Head Coach
- 2018-23: Maryland, Head Coach
- 2013-17: Maryland, Assistant Coach
- 2011-12: Kansas State, Volunteer Assistant Coach
- 2010: Kansas State, Student Assistant Coach
- 2010: Great Falls Voyagers, Catcher
- 2009: Kannapolis Intimidators, Catcher
- 2009: Bristol White Sox, Catcher
- 2006-09: Kansas State, Catcher
Rob Vaughn was named head baseball coach at The University of Alabama on Monday, June 12, 2023. Vaughn became the 33rd head coach in Crimson Tide baseball history and was formally introduced at a press conference on Tuesday, June 13.
"We are thrilled to welcome Rob Vaughn as the next head baseball coach at The University of Alabama," said Director of Athletics Greg Byrne. "I talked to a number of people throughout this process and was so impressed with Rob from the start. He is one of the young, bright talents in college baseball and has done an excellent job leading Maryland's program. The success on the field speaks for itself, but even more impactful were the conversations with those who have played for Rob. We look forward to welcoming Rob, his wife Kayleigh, and children, Wyatt and Beau to Tuscaloosa."
"I could not be more excited to join the Alabama Crimson Tide," said Vaughn. "The culture, the people and the program speak for themselves. Watching the team from afar, I could tell just how special it is, and I cannot wait to get started and help get this group get back to Omaha. The fact that Coach Jackson will be here by my side makes me even more excited because he's done such an incredible job and will be a big part of what we do going forward."
"I want to thank Greg Byrne and the administration for this opportunity of a lifetime. My family and I are thrilled for the move to Tuscaloosa and look forward to being part of the community. Roll Tide!"
Maryland – Head Coach (2018-23)
- Named the 2022 and 2023 Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year
- Selected as the 2022 ABCA/ATEC East Region Coach of the Year
- Led Maryland to a 183-117 record in six seasons
- Also helped the Terps to an 84-54 mark in Big Ten play
- Laid claim to the 2022 and 2023 Big Ten regular season titles
- Led UMD to two of the program's four 40-win seasons as a head coach (2022-23)
- Vaughn's teams advanced to three straight NCAA Regionals (2021-23)
- Coached two consecutive Big Ten Player of the Year winners (Matt Shaw – 2023 | Chris Alleyne – 2022)
- Tutored one Big Ten Freshman of the Year (Maxwell Costes)
- Helped Maryland to its first Big Ten Tournament Championship in program history in 2023
- The '23 offense set the program records for runs (578), hits (684), walks (385) and RBI (552)
- Maryland's 2023 roster was highlighted by Shaw, who became the program's all-time career home runs leader
- Shaw went on to become the highest Maryland player selected in the MLB Draft in program history
- In 2022, the Terps set the program record for wins as part of a 48-14 record
- The '22 group claimed Maryland's first regular season conference championship since 1971
- Maryland finished 2021 at 30-18 against an all-Big Ten schedule to advance to the NCAA Tournament
- Vaughn's 2020 squad went 10-5 during the pandemic-shortened season
- Went 29-29 in 2019, one-year removed from a 24-30 mark in his first season as a head coach in 2018
Maryland – Associate Head Coach/Assistant Coach (2013-17)
- Was a part of the staff for Maryland's three winningest seasons in program history, including 40-win campaigns in 2014 and 2015
- Named associate head coach in July 2016, a title he held until his promotion to head coach
- Began his time in College Park as an assistant coach from 2013-16
Kansas State – Volunteer Assistant/Student Assistant (2011-12)
- Worked the 2011-12 seasons as the Wildcats' volunteer assistant
- Started his coaching career as a student assistant for KSU in 2010
Playing Career
- Spent two seasons in the Chicago White Sox organization 2009-10
- Drafted in the 30th round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the White Sox
- Played catcher collegiately at Kansas State from 2006-09
- Helped the Wildcats to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history in 2009
Personal Info
- Native of Humble, Texas
- Married to the former Kayleigh Strickler
- Has two sons, Wyatt and Beau
Vaughn's All-Americans
Through the 2023 season, Vaughn has helped 19 student-athletes earn first, second, third or freshman All-America honors during his collegiate coaching career.
- James Allen (2011)
- Chris Alleyne (2022)
- Tyler Blohm (2017)
- Sean Burke (2020)
- Marty Costes (2016)
- Maxwell Costes (2019, 2020)
- Benjamin Cowles (2021)
- Nick Dunn (2016, 2018)
- Nick Lorusso (2023)
- Brandon Lowe (2014, 2015)
- Nick Martini (2010)
- Kevin Martir (2015)
- Ryan Ramsey (2022)
- Jason Savacool (2022)
- Brian Shaffer (2017)
- Matt Shaw (2021, 2023)
- Mike Shawaryn (2014, 2015)
- Luke Shliger (2023)
- Kevin Smith (2015)
Vaughn's Notable Pro Players
Following the 2023 MLB First-Year Player Draft, Vaughn has coached 36 players who have been drafted or signed professional contracts during his time as a collegiate coach. Below is a list of some of the top names who have gone on to pro careers following their time under Vaughn's guidance.
- Matt Shaw – 2023, 1st Round, 13th Overall (Chicago Cubs)
- Brandon Lowe – 2015, 3rd Round, 87th Overall (Tampa Bay Rays)
- Sean Burke – 2021, 3rd Round, 94th Overall (Chicago White Sox)
- Kevin Smith – 2017, 4th Round, 129th Overall (Toronto Blue Jays)
- Nick Dunn – 2018, 5th Round, 153rd Overall (St. Louis Cardinals)
- Luke Shliger – 2023, 6th Round, 180th Overall (San Francisco Giants)
- Jason Savacool – 2023, 6th Round, 185th Overall (St. Louis Cardinals)
- LaMonte Wade Jr. – 2015, 9th Round, 260th Overall (Minnesota Twins)
- Nick Lorusso – 2023, 9th Round, 276th Overall (New York Mets)
- Ben Cowles – 2021, 10th Round, 303rd Overall (New York Yankees)
- Jose Cuas – 2015, 11th Round, 331st Overall (Milwaukee Brewers)
| Year | Record | Pct. | Conf. | Pct. | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24-30 | .444 | 9-14 | .391 | 9th |
| 2019 | 29-29 | .500 | 12-12 | ..500 | T6th |
| 2020 | 10-5 | .667 | 0-0 | .000 | – |
| 2021 | 30-18 | .625 | 28-16 | .636 | 2nd |
| 2022 | 48-14 | .774 | 18-5 | .782 | 1st |
| 2023 | 42-21 | .667 | 17-7 | .708 | 1st |
| Total | 183-117 | .610 | 84-54 | .609 |
