SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. – Shepherd University Matt McCarty head baseball coach has announced his resignation to accept a position on the baseball staff at Francis Marion University.
 
McCarty led the Rams to a 349-208-2 (.626) overall mark over his 12-year career at Shepherd. His teams recorded 20 wins or more in 10 seasons and posted 30 wins or more in seven seasons. The 2014, 2015, and 2016 teams tied the school record for most wins in a season with 39 victories. McCarty led the Rams to four conference titles (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) and four postseason appearances (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018).
 
McCarty was a two-time MEC Coach of the Year (2014, 2018) and garnered NCBWA Regional Coach of the Year honors in 2014. He mentored 59 All-Conference, 35 All-Region, and 19 All-American players for the Rams. Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle, a Gold Glove winner in 2023, played for McCarty from 2017-19.
 
McCarty, a 2010 Shepherd graduate, played for the Rams from 2008-09. He earned NCBWA All-American accolades in 2008 after posting an 8-2 record on the mound with a 1.91 ERA and a .353 batting average for the Rams. In 2009 McCarty set a program record for single season strikeouts with 94 in 80 innings. He was a member of the 2009 WVIAC Champion team.
 
Statement from Coach McCarty
 
"My time at Shepherd University has come to an end. Shepherd has been home to me and my family for over 17 years dating back to my time as a student-athlete. The people I've met, the coaches and players I've been so fortunate to work and coach with, have made this a truly unforgettable experience. To all the student-athletes, coaches, alumni, and parents who dedicated their time to support our program, THANK YOU! It's always said to leave things better than you found them and I know we did that together at an exceptional level during our 14 years.  Thank you Shepherd University for the opportunity to lead this program and as always GO RAMS!"
 
Matt McCarty at Shepherd (12 Years)

Honors and Awards
• 2018 MEC Coach of the Year
• 2014 NCBWA Atlantic Region Coach of the Year
• 2014 MEC Coach of the Year
 
Year   Overall       Conference
2013   28-20          21-10                                                                                                              
2014   39-14          35-7
2015   39-12          35-9
2016   39-15          24-8
2017   33-24          24-8
2018   38-17          27-5
2019   36-18          24-6
2020   11-7            0-0
2021   22-14-1      18-12-1
2022   18-22-1      10-13-1
2023   25-20          8-15
2024   21-25          14-18
Totals 349-208-2  240-113-2