Bowling Green State University Athletics
Former Kent State All-American Kyle Hallock Named BGSU Pitching Coach
September 12, 2018 | Baseball
Four-time MAC champion and 2011 MAC Pitcher of the Year tabbed to lead Falcon pitching staff.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University baseball program and head coach Danny Schmitz have announced the hiring of Kyle Hallock as Assistant Baseball Coach. Hallock, who will be the Falcons' pitching coach, brings championship experience at a multitude of levels to Bowling Green. Hallock joins fifth-year assistant Ryan Shay to complete Schmitz's coaching staff.
Hallock won four-consecutive MAC Championships, played in three NCAA Regionals, and his teams averaged over 40 wins per season across his Kent State playing career (2008-11). During his senior year in 2011, Hallock won 10 games and posted a 1.95 ERA on his way to earning All-American and MAC Pitcher of the Year honors. Hallock still ranks in the top-10 of all major pitching statistical categories (wins, strikeouts, innings pitched and appearances) at Kent State. During his time at KSU, Hallock was mentored by current University of Georgia Head Coach Scott Stricklin, as well current Golden Flashes' pitching coach Mike Birkbeck – a former Major Leaguer and ABCA/Baseball America Division I National Assistant Coach of the Year.
"My family and I are excited to be Bowling Green Falcons," said Hallock. "I would like to thank Bob Moosbrugger, Steve Messenger, Coach Schmitz and the hiring committee for this opportunity. I look forward to building on the tradition that is Bowling Green Baseball with our alumni, coaches, current players and future recruits. I would also like to thank Tom Crank for allowing me to begin my career in coaching at Malone University."
Hallock went on to have a highly-successful career in professional baseball. Hallock, who was also drafted out of high school by the Philadelphia Phillies, began his career in pro ball in 2011 after being selected by the Houston Astros in the 10th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. Across his first year in the Astros' system, he participated in the New York Penn League All-Star Game, on top of being named an organizational All-Star by MiLB.com writers and scouts.
In 2013, Hallock was promoted three times, spending time with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Single-A), Lancaster Jethawks (Advanced-A) and Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A) before finishing the year with the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Triple-A). In total, Hallock appeared in 59 games as a pro, logging 186.2 innings.
As he transitioned into a coaching role, Hallock took over pitching coach duties in the summer of 2014 for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) – the premier summer circuit for college baseball players. On top of running a pitching operation that culminated with a CCBL championship, Hallock coached 12 players that summer that went on to be selected in next year's 2015 MLB Draft, including three first-round picks (Walker Buehler, Phil Bickford and Tyler Jay). Bickford was named the Summer Collegiate Pitcher of the Year that summer, while Buehler is currently pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Most recently, Hallock has spent the last four years as the pitching coach at Malone University under head coach Tom Crank (465-331-1 at Malone). Over his time at Malone, on top of playing a pivotal role in the program's overall resurgence, Hallock turned the Pioneers' pitching staff into one the very best across the Midwest Region. In the two seasons prior to his arrival, Malone went a combined 40-57. Across Hallock's four years on staff, the Pioneers posted four-straight winning seasons and went 124-83 (.600) overall.
Malone averaged 31 wins per season under Hallock's guidance, due largely in part to a pitching staff that ranked first or second in team ERA within the GLIAC/GMAC conferences in three of the last four years. In fact, Malone's team ERA ranked 22nd in the country in 2015 (3.43), and 14th in the nation in 2017 (3.32). In his four years as a Pioneer, Hallock tutored an All-American, a two-time conference pitcher of the year, a conference freshman of the year, four All-Region picks and five All-Conference selections. While on staff, Hallock also coached right-handed pitcher Alex Widmer, who was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2017 MLB Draft.
The Pioneers' bullpen went 105-6 when leading after the sixth inning under Hallock, while Malone pitchers have combined to pick off 57 base runners over the last two seasons. Those final two seasons were two of the best in school history, as Malone went 35-18 in 2017 and 34-18 in 2018. The Pioneers were ranked No. 6 in the entire Midwest Region during the 2018 season.
Hallock, who received his Bachelor's degree in Sport Administration from Kent State in 2011, earned a Masters of Business Administration from Malone University in 2016.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT KYLE HALLOCK…
"We couldn't be more excited about bringing Kyle on staff. I think he is a rising star in the coaching profession, and he knows first-hand what it takes to compete for and win championships within the Mid-American Conference. I am looking forward to seeing the type of positive impact he'll have on our student-athletes both on and off the field." – Danny Schmitz, Bowling Green State University Head Baseball Coach
"Kyle Hallock is one of the best competitors I ever coached. He had a lot of talent but what separated him was his work ethic and competitiveness. I know those traits that he had as a player have carried over into his coaching habits. He will work tirelessly with his pitchers and make a positive impact with every player he interacts with. Danny Schmitz and Bowling Green made a great hire." – Scott Stricklin, University of Georgia Head Baseball Coach
"Kyle Hallock is a tremendous hire for Bowling Green State University baseball. As a player, he was an extremely hard worker, a fierce competitor, was attentive to detail, and was a team-first guy. During his time as a pitching coach at Malone University, he demonstrated those very same characteristics as a coach. Kyle has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and is passionate about helping young student-athletes develop their talent to its fullest potential." – Mike Birkbeck, Kent State University Associate Head Baseball Coach
"Kyle was a great pitching coach for Malone University Baseball during his time with us and we will definitely miss him. Our baseball team was very lucky to have him as a coach. Our pitching staff definitely excelled under Kyle's leadership. We wish Kyle all the best and continued success in his new job at Bowling Green State University." – Tom Crank, Malone University Head Baseball Coach
Hallock won four-consecutive MAC Championships, played in three NCAA Regionals, and his teams averaged over 40 wins per season across his Kent State playing career (2008-11). During his senior year in 2011, Hallock won 10 games and posted a 1.95 ERA on his way to earning All-American and MAC Pitcher of the Year honors. Hallock still ranks in the top-10 of all major pitching statistical categories (wins, strikeouts, innings pitched and appearances) at Kent State. During his time at KSU, Hallock was mentored by current University of Georgia Head Coach Scott Stricklin, as well current Golden Flashes' pitching coach Mike Birkbeck – a former Major Leaguer and ABCA/Baseball America Division I National Assistant Coach of the Year.
"My family and I are excited to be Bowling Green Falcons," said Hallock. "I would like to thank Bob Moosbrugger, Steve Messenger, Coach Schmitz and the hiring committee for this opportunity. I look forward to building on the tradition that is Bowling Green Baseball with our alumni, coaches, current players and future recruits. I would also like to thank Tom Crank for allowing me to begin my career in coaching at Malone University."
Hallock went on to have a highly-successful career in professional baseball. Hallock, who was also drafted out of high school by the Philadelphia Phillies, began his career in pro ball in 2011 after being selected by the Houston Astros in the 10th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. Across his first year in the Astros' system, he participated in the New York Penn League All-Star Game, on top of being named an organizational All-Star by MiLB.com writers and scouts.
In 2013, Hallock was promoted three times, spending time with the Quad Cities River Bandits (Single-A), Lancaster Jethawks (Advanced-A) and Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A) before finishing the year with the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Triple-A). In total, Hallock appeared in 59 games as a pro, logging 186.2 innings.
As he transitioned into a coaching role, Hallock took over pitching coach duties in the summer of 2014 for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox of the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) – the premier summer circuit for college baseball players. On top of running a pitching operation that culminated with a CCBL championship, Hallock coached 12 players that summer that went on to be selected in next year's 2015 MLB Draft, including three first-round picks (Walker Buehler, Phil Bickford and Tyler Jay). Bickford was named the Summer Collegiate Pitcher of the Year that summer, while Buehler is currently pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Most recently, Hallock has spent the last four years as the pitching coach at Malone University under head coach Tom Crank (465-331-1 at Malone). Over his time at Malone, on top of playing a pivotal role in the program's overall resurgence, Hallock turned the Pioneers' pitching staff into one the very best across the Midwest Region. In the two seasons prior to his arrival, Malone went a combined 40-57. Across Hallock's four years on staff, the Pioneers posted four-straight winning seasons and went 124-83 (.600) overall.
Malone averaged 31 wins per season under Hallock's guidance, due largely in part to a pitching staff that ranked first or second in team ERA within the GLIAC/GMAC conferences in three of the last four years. In fact, Malone's team ERA ranked 22nd in the country in 2015 (3.43), and 14th in the nation in 2017 (3.32). In his four years as a Pioneer, Hallock tutored an All-American, a two-time conference pitcher of the year, a conference freshman of the year, four All-Region picks and five All-Conference selections. While on staff, Hallock also coached right-handed pitcher Alex Widmer, who was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2017 MLB Draft.
The Pioneers' bullpen went 105-6 when leading after the sixth inning under Hallock, while Malone pitchers have combined to pick off 57 base runners over the last two seasons. Those final two seasons were two of the best in school history, as Malone went 35-18 in 2017 and 34-18 in 2018. The Pioneers were ranked No. 6 in the entire Midwest Region during the 2018 season.
Hallock, who received his Bachelor's degree in Sport Administration from Kent State in 2011, earned a Masters of Business Administration from Malone University in 2016.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT KYLE HALLOCK…
"We couldn't be more excited about bringing Kyle on staff. I think he is a rising star in the coaching profession, and he knows first-hand what it takes to compete for and win championships within the Mid-American Conference. I am looking forward to seeing the type of positive impact he'll have on our student-athletes both on and off the field." – Danny Schmitz, Bowling Green State University Head Baseball Coach
"Kyle Hallock is one of the best competitors I ever coached. He had a lot of talent but what separated him was his work ethic and competitiveness. I know those traits that he had as a player have carried over into his coaching habits. He will work tirelessly with his pitchers and make a positive impact with every player he interacts with. Danny Schmitz and Bowling Green made a great hire." – Scott Stricklin, University of Georgia Head Baseball Coach
"Kyle Hallock is a tremendous hire for Bowling Green State University baseball. As a player, he was an extremely hard worker, a fierce competitor, was attentive to detail, and was a team-first guy. During his time as a pitching coach at Malone University, he demonstrated those very same characteristics as a coach. Kyle has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and is passionate about helping young student-athletes develop their talent to its fullest potential." – Mike Birkbeck, Kent State University Associate Head Baseball Coach
"Kyle was a great pitching coach for Malone University Baseball during his time with us and we will definitely miss him. Our baseball team was very lucky to have him as a coach. Our pitching staff definitely excelled under Kyle's leadership. We wish Kyle all the best and continued success in his new job at Bowling Green State University." – Tom Crank, Malone University Head Baseball Coach
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