Gophers baseball coach John Anderson to retire after 2024 season

It will be his 43rd season leading the program.

His 43rd season will be his last.

Gophers baseball coach John Anderson announced on Tuesdathat he’s retiring after the 2024 season. Anderson is the longest-tenured coach in the history of Gophers athletics.

In all, Anderson has been with the program for the last 49 years — first as a player, then as a student assistant, graduate assistant and an assistant coach before taking over as the head coach.

Anderson was inducted into the American Baseball Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame in 2008.

“It’s been the professional honor of my lifetime to work alongside some of the most talented and dedicated coaches in college baseball, support staff members, gifted colleagues, amazing student-athletes and an impressive group of alumni and donors who provided unwavering support throughout my tenure,” Anderson said in a statement.

Anderson is the winningest coach in Big Ten history with a 1,365-997-3 record with a 614-414 record in conference play. He’s been named the Big Ten Coach of the Year eight times.

“John is Minnesota baseball,” Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle said in a statement. “He is one of the finest coaches and individuals in all of college athletics, and our university and state are better off because of his contributions. We look forward to celebrating his final season as the leader of the Gophers.”

Under his watch, the Gophers have racked up 11 Big Ten titles, 10 Big Ten tournament championships and have made 18 NCAA Tournament appearances.

Anderson has also seen 115 Gophers selected in the MLB draft under his tutelage.

“I will forever cherish my time as a student-athlete and coach and the important lifelong friendships and special relationships that were made during the past decades,” Anderson said. “There will be time to reminisce and share all the great stories that were created on this special journey when the 2024 season is over. But right now, my staff and I are focused on preparing our team for the season ahead and mentoring them into their best version of themselves, so they can reach their potential in the classroom and on the diamond."

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