High Point University Baseball
Joey Hammond

Joey Hammond

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Experience

35-27 overall, 17-7 Big South

Recent Season

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Overview

Biography

High Point University Athletic Director Dan Hauser announced the hiring of Joey Hammond as the head coach of High Point's baseball program on June 17, 2021. He becomes the fourth head coach in HPU's Division I era and the eighth skipper in program history. In Hammond's third season with the Panthers, he made history as they won their first Big South Tournament Championship in program history as they clinched a spot in the NCAA Tournament. With a 35-27 overall record, and a 17-7 record in the Big South, the High Point Panthers set a new record for most wins in a single season in the Division I era. Hammond spent the last seven seasons in the Triad as a volunteer assistant coach at Wake Forest where he worked with hitting and the outfielders. He guided 17 Demon Deacon hitters to All-ACC honors during his tenure and saw eight players recognized as All-Americans in his seven years. Hammond played 11 years professionally before getting into coaching and was drafted in the 25th round of the

Coaching Philosophy

Hammond appears to be a program builder who emphasizes player development and breaking through barriers. His ability to achieve historic firsts at High Point while developing elite talent at Wake Forest suggests he focuses on maximizing individual potential within a team-first culture. His lengthy professional playing career likely informs a practical, experience-based approach to teaching the game.

Known For

Developing elite hittersHistoric program turnaroundsPlayer development track recordBuilding championship culture

Program Culture

Hammond has established a championship-minded culture at High Point focused on breaking barriers and achieving program firsts. The culture emphasizes player development, particularly for hitters, while building toward sustained excellence rather than accepting mediocrity. There's likely a strong emphasis on professional preparation given Hammond's extensive pro playing background.

Career

Career Path

Played 11 years professionally, drafted in the 25th round

Previous stops:

Wake Forest

Recruiting Intel

Recruiting Priorities

  • Hitters and outfielders with development potential
  • Players who buy into building something special
  • Athletes who can contribute to championship-level culture
Program

Recent Season

35-27 overall, 17-7 Big South

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