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June 10, 2007
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Virginia Athletics Director Craig Littlepage announced on Sunday (June 10) that the University and head baseball coach Brian O’Connor have agreed to a three-year extension of O’Connor’s contract. The extension takes the contract through the 2012 season.
“I’m pleased by our baseball program’s progress during the past four years,” Littlepage said. “Brian O’Connor has done a tremendous job. I believe he’s pleased with the program’s development and the support he’s received as our head baseball coach.
“We’ve had discussions over the past few weeks and I’m delighted we’re in agreement that Brian will be our head coach through the 2012 season. This is great news for Virginia baseball.”
O’Connor came to Virginia in July of 2003 after being a member of the Notre Dame baseball coaching staff for nine years. His four UVa teams have compiled an overall record of 177-66 (.728 winning percentage) and the Cavaliers have won at least 41 games each season under O’Connor’s direction. Virginia has participated in the NCAA Tournament each of the last four seasons and has hosted an NCAA Regional three of the last four years.
“I’m excited to be the Virginia baseball coach for many years to come,” O’Connor said. “The University of Virginia continues to be 100 percent committed to having a national caliber baseball program.
“I’m very proud of the success our baseball program has experienced during the last four years and I’m excited about the 2008 season. We have a talented nucleus of players returning and a group of recruits who will be successful in our program.”
The Cavaliers finished the 2007 season with an overall record of 45-16, including a 19-9 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Virginia had a school-record five All-ACC selections in 2007, including three players named to the first team, and also had a school-record six players selected in the recent Major League Baseball draft.
O’Connor was the 2004 ACC Baseball Coach of the Year and earned 2006 College Baseball Foundation Coach of the Year honors.