Texas A&M Hires Cliff Pennington as Assistant Baseball Coach

Texas A&M baseball head coach Michael Earley has hired former Aggie and Major League Baseball veteran Cliff Pennington as an assistant coach, replacing Will Fox. Pennington, an All-American shortstop for Texas A&M from 2003-2005, brings 11 years of professional playing experience and recent success as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Dallas Baptist University, where he earned the 2024 Conference USA Assistant Coach of the Year award. He will serve as the infield instructor and third base coach, a move praised for potentially improving consistency on offense and defense. Pennington's return to the Aggies is widely welcomed by fans and analysts alike, who view his deep connection to the program and proven coaching acumen as valuable assets. His hiring is part of broader efforts to strengthen the team following a disappointing 2025 season and to boost recruiting and player development. Texas A&M’s Athletic Director Trev Alberts highlighted Pennington’s fit within the Aggie culture as a key reason for the hire.