By: Michael Goss
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State baseball head coach
Ryan Coe announced the hiring of two new members of his staff on Monday morning.
Brad Tyler will join the Owls as an assistant coach and former KSU outfielder
Terence Norman has accepted the Director of Baseball Operations position.
"Really excited to welcome Brad and Terence to the KSU baseball staff," said Coe. "Brad brings over 20 years of professional baseball experience to our team and will make an immediate impact within our clubhouse. Looking at Terence, he was a student-athlete who excelled here at Kennesaw State and understands the expectations of our program. Both of these guys will play a part in the growth and development of our baseball team."
Tyler will work with the outfielders and hitters while playing a role in the Owls' recruiting process. "To join such a great team of coaches and a program with a rich history of turning out winning seasons and Major league players is an opportunity I could not pass up," said Tyler. "I leave behind 28 years of professional baseball experience but to get back on the field again and impact the lives of young men is very exciting."
Prior to Kennesaw State, Tyler spent the 2022 season as an Area Supervisor for the Miami Marlins. During his tenure, he signed 16
th rounder Brett Roberts out of Florida State University and 20
th rounder Jack Gowen from the University of Georgia.
Tyler also served 13 years as a scout for the Cleveland Indians from 2008-2021 and was responsible for signing first-rounder Clint Frazier with the 5
th overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft. Tyler was also instrumental in several other signings that would eventually make it to the big leagues including Nolan Jones, Will Benson, James Karinchak, Aaron Civale and Tyler Holt.
Before working in professional baseball, Tyler served as the lead infield/hitting instructor for Roundtripper Baseball Academy from 2003-2006. In his time with Roundtripper, Tyler instructed three players who made it to the MLB including Tucker Barnhardt, Lance Lynn, and Drew Storen.
During his collegiate career, Tyler attended the University of Evansville from 1988-1990 where he was drafted in the 6
th round by the Baltimore Orioles. He was a three-time Midwest League All-Conference selection. Tyler was also teammates with Andy Benes who was drafted #1 overall by the San Diego Padres in 1988.
After being drafted, Tyler went on to play six years with the Orioles reaching AAA in 1994. For the next seven years, he played for the Atlanta Braves, Oakland A's, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, and Los Angeles Dodgers, all in AAA. Tyler retired in 2002 after a 13-year career.
Tyler graduated from Indiana Wesleyan in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Management. He married the former Kimberly Edwards in 1998. The couple have two children, Morgan and Trace.
Norman was a standout on the KSU baseball team from 2017-2021. The Marietta, Ga. native was a two-time First Team All-ASUN selection and was named an Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar. In his new role, Norman will oversee all baseball operations for the KSU baseball team.
"I enjoyed every minute of my student-athlete experience here at Kennesaw State," said Norman. "I am super thankful to have the opportunity to stay involved and give back to such an outstanding program. We are looking forward to another great season."
While at Kennesaw State, Norman etched his name into the Owl record book in multiple categories. The former outfielder currently sits fourth in hits (236), sixth in RBI (131), eighth in games played (199) and ninth in home runs (17).
In his five-year career, Norman registered 199 games played with 186 starts. He holds a career .326 batting average which ranks as the 11th-highest in program history. In his 723 career at-bats, the outfielder recorded 51 extra base hits for the Black and Gold.
Norman provided a big bat in the middle of the order and was a key piece in the KSU offense. One of his top performances came in a 17-8 win over Bellarmine (Mar. 14) inside Stillwell Stadium. Norman ended the day 3-for-6 with a home run, double and career-high six RBI.
The KSU standout graduated in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. While working as a student-assistant coach for the Owls, Norman earned his master's degree in international policy management in the spring of 2022.
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