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USC Aiken has officially appointed Keith Gorman as the new head baseball coach, aiming to revitalize its struggling baseball program after a lackluster previous season. Gorman brings over 21 years of coaching experience, a strong record, and a successful history of transforming teams into competitive forces. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to enhance the program’s performance and community engagement. Gorman will start his role on June 1, leading the Trojans toward a more successful future.
USC Aiken has officially announced the hiring of Keith Gorman as its new head baseball coach, following the departure of former coach Michael Holder. This move is seen as a strategic effort to revitalize the baseball program at USC Aiken, which finished the previous season with a record of 23-29 and an 11-16 record in conference play.
Keith Gorman brings a wealth of experience to his new position, having coached at Barton College in the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas. During his tenure at Barton, Gorman transformed a struggling program into a competitive force, achieving a record of 152-116. His teams consistently demonstrated improvement, culminating in three consecutive seasons with 30 or more wins, including an impressive outcome in 2023. In 2024, Barton’s baseball team started the season with an 11-0 record, marking the longest winning streak in the school’s history. Additionally, the Bulldogs spent 15 weeks ranked in the top 10 of the NCAA DII Southeast Regional poll and concluded the 2025 season with a solid 31-22 overall record.
Gorman’s successful coaching career spans over 21 years, during which he has accumulated a career record of 468-207, translating to a winning percentage of .693. Before his time at Barton College, Gorman spent eight years at Cumberland County College, where he achieved an impressive record of 316-91 with a .776 winning percentage. His leadership took the Cumberland baseball team to unprecedented heights, culminating in a national championship in 2019. In 2017, Gorman’s team set an all-time New Jersey college record with 55 wins, showcasing his ability to build strong teams and develop talent.
The appointment of Gorman is particularly significant in light of the challenges faced by the USC Aiken program under Michael Holder, who led the team for four seasons and finished with an overall record of 90-118. The USC Aiken athletic department believes that Gorman’s proven track record of success will be key in elevating the program and enhancing its competitive edge within collegiate baseball.
Athletic Director Todd Wilkinson, who previously hired Gorman while at Barton, emphasized the importance of bringing in a coach with a history of success and a vision for building a comprehensive program. Gorman has expressed his commitment to fostering excellence not only in athletics but also in academics and community engagement. This holistic approach seeks to develop well-rounded student-athletes who contribute positively to the university and the surrounding community.
Gorman commenced his duties at USC Aiken on June 1, with an introductory press conference tentatively scheduled for the third week of June. His arrival marks a new chapter for the USC Aiken baseball program, which aims to build on its past and transition into a more competitive future.
The hiring of Keith Gorman is expected to ignite enthusiasm within the USC Aiken baseball community and beyond, as stakeholders are hopeful that his leadership will pave the way for a brighter era in the program’s history. With a clear vision and a solid foundation of experience, Gorman is poised to drive the Trojans toward success on and off the field.
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