Head Coach

Tyler Younger enters his fourth season at the helm of the Commodore Baseball Program.  Coach Younger's passion for the game, coupled with his track record of success, positions him as a formidable leader poised to elevate the program to new heights of achievement and excellence.

During the 2024-25 season, Coach Younger and his coaching staff led the Commodores to an impressive overall record of 36-16 and a 15-9 mark in conference play, capturing the Panhandle Conference Championship for the first time since 2009. The team advanced to the 2025 FCSAA Division I Baseball Championship Round, finishing in third place. The season was highlighted by numerous individual accolades, including FCSAA DI All-Tournament Team honors for Bray Touchstone, Cooper Whited, and Ka’Olu Holt. Four players earned All-FCSAA recognition—Whited and Jordan Martinez on the First Team, and Touchstone and Alex McCranie on the Second Team. Eight Commodores were named to the All-Panhandle Conference Team, and both Carrington Aaron and McCranie received All-Defensive Team honors. Whited was also named Panhandle Conference Pitcher of the Year, while Coach Younger was recognized as the Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year.

Coach Younger brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his second season as Head Coach of the Commodore Baseball Program. With a remarkable coaching journey marked by achievements at various levels of the game, he has established himself as a leader in player development and program excellence.

During his tenure at Mississippi State, Coach Younger played an integral role in the program's unprecedented success, contributing to back-to-back appearances in the College World Series and remarkable achievements in player development. Under his guidance, the Diamond Dawgs saw remarkable success on the field, including setting NCAA records and producing numerous MLB Draft picks, showcasing Coach Younger's prowess in both coaching and player development.

Prior to his time at Mississippi State, Coach Younger served as an assistant coach at Gulf Coast State College and Bradley University, where he played key roles in player development and program advancement. His dedication to nurturing talent and fostering success was evident as he helped numerous student-athletes transition to Division I universities and achieve their athletic goals.

Coach Younger's commitment to excellence extends beyond the collegiate level, as demonstrated by his experience with USA Baseball and the Coastal Plains League Florence Red Wolves. His diverse coaching background, coupled with his own collegiate baseball experience, has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the game and a passion for cultivating talent at all levels.

A standout student-athlete in his own right, Coach Younger excelled both on the field and in the classroom during his collegiate career at Methodist University. His accolades as a four-time USA South Academic All-Conference selection and recipient of the Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year award underscore his dedication to academic and athletic excellence.

Off the field, Coach Younger is a devoted husband and father, balancing his coaching commitments with family life. A native of Chatham, Virginia, he holds a bachelor's degree in physical education and health education from Methodist University, as well as a master's degree in parks, recreation, and tourism management from North Carolina State University.