Jul 11th, 2019
Jackson State's athletic department announced this week that head baseball coach, Tyson Malik, will be leaving the college ahead of next season to pursue a career opportunity near his hometown of Orlando, Florida. Malik served as head coach for the last seven seasons and as an assistant coach for four seasons before that.
"Coach Malik has done a great job with our baseball program and while we hate to lose him, we are excited for what the future holds for him and his family," said Jackson State athletic director Steve Cornelison. "Regardless of where he is, Tyson will always be a part of the Green Jays family."
During his tenure at Jackson State, Malik had a career record of 224-146 (.605 winning percentage). He coached 67 players who signed with four-year colleges and universities to continue their college careers, including 2013 alum Wes Parsons, who made his major league debut as a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in 2018. During his final season with Jackson State, Malik led the Green Jays to a 33-22 record and a runner-up finish in the NJCAA Region VII tournament.
"I have been very fortunate to work with a great staff in this department and have made some lifelong friends in my years here," said Malik, who expressed gratitude for his colleagues and the players he coached, crediting them for the evolution of his career. "It is hard to put into words how much this place and the people I have met mean to me. I wish Jackson State the best of luck in the future."