Zeke Pinkham

Biography

In July 2024, Zeke Pinkham was named an Assistant Coach for the Golden Flashes program, bringing a wealth of experience from his four-year tenure at Georgia Tech. Pinkham, who will primarily work with the team’s hitters and catchers, is also the team’s recruiting coordinator. During his time at Georgia Tech, Pinkham played a pivotal role in the Yellow Jackets’ success. In his 4 years, Georgia Tech made three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a strong showing in 2021 when the team won the ACC Coastal Division title. A key element of Pinkham’s success was his ability to develop and mentor elite players, with 18 draft picks and five free-agent signings emerging during his four-year stint. Among the most notable of his protégés is Kevin Parada, a 2022 Buster Posey Award winner, Johnny Bench Award winner, and a 1st Team All-American. Parada was drafted 11th overall in the 2022 MLB Draft by the New York Mets, marking Parada as one of the many draftees under Pinkham. Of the 18 players drafted under his watch, 15 were selected in the top 10 rounds, and two—Justyn Henry-Malloy and Brant Hurter—have already made their Major League Baseball debuts. Before his time in Atlanta, Pinkham worked as the graduate assistant at his alma mater, the University of Louisville. Working with the catchers and assisting with the hitters, he mentored standout players such as Henry Davis, the 2021 MLB Draft’s No. 1 overall pick, and Dalton Rushing, a second-round pick and a top prospect within the Lo