Rutgers announced on Tuesday evening that baseball head coach Joe Litterio will not have his contract renewed, parting ways with him after six seasons. Litterio went 140-173-1 overall and produced a record of 39-78 in Big Ten play.
Athletic Director Pat Hobbs made the following statement:
“Joe has led the program with class and character, and served as a positive mentor to our student-athletes. We are grateful for his contributions and proud to have had an alum shepherd the team through its Big Ten transition. Moving forward, we are committed to hiring a head coach who will enhance the trajectory of the program, while also adhering to the strong values that exemplify Rutgers Baseball.