Late this August, Tom Riginos, head coach for the Winthrop baseball team, announced the incoming 2018 recruiting class, which consists of two junior college transfers, three Palmetto State products, five pitchers, and one catcher. There are 10 total incoming recruits.
These 10 incoming recruits bring a myriad of accolades to the team and should be a great addition that further the success of the Winthrop baseball program.
Riginos has a coaching history that is full of success. He is one of the top talents among collegiate coaches and that is apparent in the way he recruits. He has been the official head baseball coach at Winthrop since August 4, 2010. During his time here at Winthrop, several of his players have been drafted into Major League Baseball.
Prior to his time at Winthrop, Riginos worked at Clemson University under head coach Jack Leggett. He worked as the associate head coach/recruiting coordinator for his last three years there and was the assistant head coach from 2003-07. While working as a recruiting director for Clemson, Riginos brought in consecutive top-20 recruiting classes.
“Coach Riginos has had tremendous success in attracting talented players to both Stetson and Clemson and then developing those players into championship caliber student athletes. We believe he will continue to bring that success to Winthrop,” said Winthrop’s then-athletic director, Tom Hickman.
Last season, the Eagles had a 25-31 overall record. With the addition of these new recruits, Riginos believes that the success of the Winthrop baseball program will continue to grow in a positive direction.
“With the 2018 recruiting class we had very specific needs and I believed we met all of our needs in this class,” said Riginos. “This class will bring depth and help the continued success of the program. All of these young men are of high character, great students and come from great families, along with being outstanding baseball players. The future is bright for Winthrop baseball.”
Under Riginos’ leadership and with the help of 10 incoming recruits, the Eagles have a promising season ahead of them.
Contributor: Cammie Kaminski
