Bio

Pat Christopher was named head baseball coach at Juniata College in 2020.

Christopher brings extensive experience as a collegiate assistant coach, recruiter, and player, along with a proven record of program development, to the Juniata baseball program.

Head Baseball Coach – Juniata College (2020–present)

Oversees all aspects of the baseball program, including recruiting, player development, and game preparation
Leads offensive, defensive, and pitching development
Directs academic monitoring, team operations, and program administration

Assistant Coach – Heidelberg University (2015–2020)

Top assistant for five seasons with the Student Princes
Developed offensive, defensive, and pitching strategies
Primary recruiter in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Pennsylvania
Prospect Camp Coordinator
Collaborated with facilities and grounds staff on field maintenance
Oversaw academic monitoring as the program earned the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award in each of his five seasons (2017–2020)
Assisted with alumni outreach and program development

Helped lead Heidelberg to an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2019
Advanced to the NCAA Division III College World Series after winning the Mideast Super Regional
Contributed to a season featuring one All-American, three All-Mideast Region selections, and 11 All-Ohio Athletic Conference honorees
Member of a team that led the nation in hits during the 2019 season

Graduate Assistant – Notre Dame College (Division II)

Served as hitting coach and outfield coach
Assisted with practice planning, scheduling, travel coordination, fundraising, and academic monitoring
Head coach of the program’s developmental team

Collegiate Playing Career – McDaniel College

Four-year member of the baseball program
Three-time all-conference selection
Honorable mention as a sophomore
Second-team all-conference selection in final two seasons
Graduated as McDaniel’s all-time career hits leader

Master of Education (Technology Concentration) – Notre Dame College

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – McDaniel College