A new era is underway for both of the Buckeyes' bat-and-ball sports.
On Wednesday, Ohio State introduced new baseball coach Justin Haire and new softball coach Kirin Kumar, who are taking over the programs in 2024.
Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork took the lectern first and stated that both coaches were obvious hires early in their interview processes, and he's excited to see what both can achieve. Afterward, Bjork met with the media to further discuss the hires and dive into the upcoming revenue sharing plan in college athletics.
Kumar followed with a quick three-minute speech that got straight to the point, saying that she wants to build the Buckeyes into the Big Ten's premier softball program.