In his 35-years as a head baseball coach, Polk produced 35 All-Americans and more than 75 All-SEC performers.
Ron Polk Named 2018 SEC Baseball Legend
May 08, 2018 | Baseball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The winningest coach in the history of the Southeastern Conference is adding another honor to an already long list of career accomplishments as Ron Polk has been named one of the Southeastern Conference's 2018 Baseball Legends, the league office announced Tuesday.
Polk is one of four members of the 2018 class that will be honored at the SEC Baseball Tournament May 22-27 in Hoover, Ala. Joining Polk in the class is Ole Miss' David Dellucci, Tennessee's Alan Cockrell and Texas A&M's Mark Ross.
Each 2018 legend will be recognized individually throughout the two quarterfinal matchups on Friday and will have on-field recognition and an awards presentation by Commissioner Sankey on Saturday, May 26 during the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. Fans will have an opportunity for autographs and photos with the honorees at the AT&T Legends Pavilion immediately following. Several legends will also participate in the annual SEC Youth Clinic on Friday morning.
This marks the seventh consecutive year that the SEC has recognized a class of baseball legends, with Polk joining former Diamond Dawg pitcher and 2014 inductee Jay Powell as the only two MSU representatives.
Ron Polk spent 29 seasons leading the Mississippi State baseball program (1976-1997, 2002-2008). Polk currently ranks ninth all-time in NCAA Division I career head coach victories. Polk concluded his 35-year career as a head coach with a record of 1,373-700-2 (.662).
In his career, which also included stints at Georgia Southern (1972-75) and Georgia (2000-01), Polk led his teams to a total of eight College World Series appearances, five SEC Championships and 23 Regional appearances. He is one of only three coaches in college baseball history to take three different programs to the College World Series.
In July 2009, Ron Polk was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 1995. In 1988, he was presented with the Lefty Gomez Award, the highest award given by the ABCA. Polk is also a three-time National Coach of the Year.
In his 35-years as a head baseball coach, Polk produced 35 All-Americans and more than 75 All-SEC performers.
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Polk is one of four members of the 2018 class that will be honored at the SEC Baseball Tournament May 22-27 in Hoover, Ala. Joining Polk in the class is Ole Miss' David Dellucci, Tennessee's Alan Cockrell and Texas A&M's Mark Ross.
Each 2018 legend will be recognized individually throughout the two quarterfinal matchups on Friday and will have on-field recognition and an awards presentation by Commissioner Sankey on Saturday, May 26 during the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. Fans will have an opportunity for autographs and photos with the honorees at the AT&T Legends Pavilion immediately following. Several legends will also participate in the annual SEC Youth Clinic on Friday morning.
This marks the seventh consecutive year that the SEC has recognized a class of baseball legends, with Polk joining former Diamond Dawg pitcher and 2014 inductee Jay Powell as the only two MSU representatives.
Ron Polk spent 29 seasons leading the Mississippi State baseball program (1976-1997, 2002-2008). Polk currently ranks ninth all-time in NCAA Division I career head coach victories. Polk concluded his 35-year career as a head coach with a record of 1,373-700-2 (.662).
In his career, which also included stints at Georgia Southern (1972-75) and Georgia (2000-01), Polk led his teams to a total of eight College World Series appearances, five SEC Championships and 23 Regional appearances. He is one of only three coaches in college baseball history to take three different programs to the College World Series.
In July 2009, Ron Polk was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame. He is also a member of the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 1995. In 1988, he was presented with the Lefty Gomez Award, the highest award given by the ABCA. Polk is also a three-time National Coach of the Year.
In his 35-years as a head baseball coach, Polk produced 35 All-Americans and more than 75 All-SEC performers.
For more information on the Diamond Dawg program, follow the program on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateBB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap."
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