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Virginia Hires Duke's Chris Pollard as New Baseball Coach
- Virginia hired Chris Pollard as its new baseball head coach, announcing the decision on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
- Pollard's hiring follows Brian O'Connor's departure after 22 years, during which O'Connor led Virginia to a 2015 national title and 18 NCAA appearances.
- Pollard, a Virginia native, spent 13 seasons at Duke where he led the Blue Devils to seven NCAA tournaments and four Super Regional appearances.
- Pollard amassed 420 wins at Duke, becoming the program's winningest coach with record-breaking performances, including multiple program bests from 2023 to 2024.
- His arrival marks a new era in Charlottesville as Virginia aims to maintain its national prominence after finishing 32-18 in 2025 and missing Omaha.
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Chris Pollard hired as Virginia's baseball coach after 13 seasons at Duke
Chris Pollard has been hired as Virginia’s baseball coach after spending the past 13 seasons at Atlantic Coast Conference rival Duke. Pollard succeeds Brian O’Connor, who left June 1 for Mississippi State. Pollard was 420-296 and led the Blue Devils…
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