DREW LABOUNTY | ASSISTANT COACH
A familiar face returned to the Arkansas State baseball program ahead of the 2022 campaign, with head coach Tommy Raffo announcing the hiring of Drew LaBounty as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator on Feb. 10, 2022.
The Pensacola, Fla., native recently spent the 2021 season in his hometown with Pensacola State College as an assistant. Also serving as the Pirates’ recruiting coordinator, he helped PSC to a 28-20 overall mark, including an impressive 17-7 ledger in league play.
“We think Drew will make a huge impact on our program,” Raffo said. “He communicates well with our players and can teach the game of baseball. He’s knowledgeable and works hard in the recruiting process. Drew has established a reputation among coaching and scouting circles as one who will “pound the pavement” to identify and evaluate recruits. We are excited to welcome him back to A-State and look forward to his positive impact on Red Wolves Baseball.”
No stranger to the Red Wolves baseball program and the Sun Belt Conference, the four-year letter winner at South Alabama (2014-17) served as a volunteer assistant on Raffo’s staff for the 2020 season.
“I would first like to thank Coach Raffo and Arkansas State University for the opportunity to join the staff,” LaBounty said. “I can’t wait to be a part of the A-State and Jonesboro community once again. I look forward to helping the current players, as well as future Red Wolves, be the best they can be on and off the field.”
Prior to his season at A-State, LaBounty spent the 2019 season at Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Miss., where he coached the infielders and assisted in recruiting. The Wildcats finished the season 41-14 and 19-9 in MACJC play and carried the No. 1 seed into the NJCAA Division II World Series.