Coach Delong comes to Highland after completing his playing career at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville where he pitched for the Cougars throwing 136.1 innings with an 8-11 record, 135 strikeouts and a 6.34 ERA. He earned 2 conference pitcher of the week honors during his time at SIU-E as well. Before SIU-E he pitched for Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN where he threw 58.2 innings for the Govs with a 5-5 record, 57 strikeouts and a 6.29 ERA. Tyler played junior college baseball at Hutchinson Community College of the KJCCC-West and was a two-way star for the Blue Dragons. He compiled an 8-1 record on the mound, 74 strikeouts, 6 saves and a 4.55 ERA in 63.1 innings pitched. Coach Delong holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Studies from SIU-E with focus areas in Sports Psychology and Business Administration. His primary responsibilities for the Scotties will be to oversee the development of the pitching staff, recruit and assist in all other day to day operations of the program.
Coach Hay on Tyler Delong:
"Coach Delong will be a fantastic addition to our program and school! He has knowledge of the Jayhawk conference and brings a great energy to the office and ball field each day. He will be a huge asset to our pitching staff and program as whole and will help in continuing the momentum we have in recruiting! I cannot wait to see the positive impact he has on Scottie Baseball!"
