OFFICIAL: Mizzou hires former Virginia assistant as next pitching coach
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Head Coach Kerrick Jackson has added a College World Series-caliber assistant to his staff.
On Tuesday, Mizzou Baseball officially announced the hiring of Drew Dickinson as its new pitching coach, following two successful tenures at Virginia and Illinois. He will replace Tim Jamieson, who stepped down from the position last month.
"Drew's incredible track record speaks for itself," Jackson said in a press release. "He's developed elite arms, competed deep into the postseason and helped build one of the most consistently productive pitching staffs in the country. This is a major statement for the future of Mizzou Baseball and helps position our program to reach our ultimate destination of Omaha. We are thrilled to welcome Drew and his family to Columbia."
Dickinson served as Virginia's pitching coach for the last six seasons (2020-25), mentoring one of college baseball's best units. The Cavaliers boasted a 4.02 combined team ERA from 2022-24, which was 10th-best in the nation and led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during that stretch. During Dickinson's tenure, Virginia made three appearances in the College World Series and saw multiple student-athletes hear their names called at the MLB First-Year Player Draft, including left-hander Andrew Abbott, who was the No. 53 overall selection by the Cincinnati Reds in 2021.
Before that, the Illinois graduate also coached pitchers at his alma mater for eight years (2011-19). Dickinson helped guide the Fighting Illini to four NCAA Regional berths and its first-ever NCAA Super Regional appearance while developing some of the top talent in the sport. He coached 15 different MLB Draft choices, two Big-10 Conference Pitcher of the Year honorees and four All-Americans in just eight seasons. Illinois also set new single-season school records in ERA and strikeouts under Dickinson's watch.
"This is an incredible opportunity, and I'm beyond excited to join Mizzou Baseball," Dickinson said in Tuesday's press release. "This program has a proud tradition of producing high-caliber pitchers, and I can't wait to build on that legacy while competing in the best baseball conference in the country. I'm grateful to Coach Jackson for believing in me and trusting me to help shape the future of this staff."
The former 28th-Round MLB Draft pick will strive to turn around Mizzou's pitching staff, which has struggled over the last five years. The Tigers finished the 2025 campaign with an SEC-worst 9.19 ERA, which was 284th-worst in the country, and the team has not posted a combined ERA under the 5.00-mark in a non-shortened season since 2019.
