OMAHA, Neb. — The Southeastern Conference plans to propose a rule change to the NCAA that would add a third full-time assistant coach for baseball and softball, college baseball leaders said at the College World Series.
The rule change is expected to be voted on sometime next year and if passed would likely be in place for the 2020 season.
"We think it's much needed and certainly can help our game," said Craig Keilitz, executive director of the American Baseball Coaches Association. "But with 35 student-athletes on each team and having just two full-time assistants and one head coach, it's needed.