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In year one leading the Dons, Rob DiToma guided USF to 18 wins and a 14-12 record at home at Benedetti Diamond. This included three wins on opening weekend against Pac-12 opponent Utah as well as a home sweep of Villanova. Additionally, the Dons also tallied a huge road victory over then ranked No. 20 Washington State in Pullman on Mar. 15, 2023. Overall, USF led the West Coast Conference in stolen bases (74) for the third straight season as DiToma continued the trend of utilizing the base paths as a staple of the team's offense. Notably, Harris Williams III led the conference in stolen bases with 22 on the year. Under DiToma’s leadership, Mario DeMera was named All-WCC First Team, Williams III was named to the All-WCC Second Team while right-handed pitcher Gabriel Barrett was named to the All-WCC Freshman Team.

Off the field and in the classroom the Dons excelled in DiToma’s first year. The team had an overall cumulative GPA of 3.6, including five student-athletes sporting 4.0 GPA’s. USF baseball also participated in the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to provide under privileged families with Thanksgiving meals.

In 2022, DiToma led the Knights to their best record since 2016. Overall, the team finished 16-11 in conference play and fourth in the Northeast Conference standings. Notably, four student-athletes earned All-NEC Honors in 2022: Hunter D'Amato (First Team), George Rosales (First Team), Tom Ruscitti and Joey Kosowsky (Second Team).

Prior to his time at Farleigh Dickinson, DiToma spent six years at Fordham University, where he served as the associate head coach for his last two seasons with the Rams. In 2019, DiToma helped guide Fordham to an Atlantic 10 Championship and back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998. Overall, DiToma's offensive philosophies on the base paths proved to be top notch as the Rams led the nation in stolen bases for two straight seasons. In addition to his role as associate head coach, DiToma was a successful recruiting coordinator for the Rams. DiToma's efforts landed perennial award-winning talent, including 2018 A-10 Rookie of the Year Jake MacKenzie.

Before his time at Fordham, DiToma spent four years at Iona College, serving as the team's hitting instructor and recruiting coordinator. In four seasons with the Gaels, DiToma guided Iona's offense to some of its most productive seasons in the last decade. In 2010, the Gaels posted their highest batting average and slugging percentage while also scoring the most runs in their previous 10 seasons. Notably, four of his hitters from that team received All-MAAC honors, including three first team honorees.

Prior to his four-year stint at Iona, DiToma coached for one season each at both Siena and Temple. DiToma graduated from Mercy College in 2005 and went on to earn a master's degree in physical education from Manhattanville College in 2007, where he helped guide his team to the 2007 Skyline Conference Championship.

DiToma's own playing career included four years at Mercy College as the starting second baseman, where he was elected team captain during his senior year. As a junior, he batted .309 and was named an All-NYCAC selection.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT DITOMA:
"I'm thrilled for Rob and his family as the Dons have hired a tremendous leader for their baseball program. As someone who was fortunate to watch the rebuilding process up close at FDU, Rob will be meticulous in establishing a culture everyone can be proud of. We can't thank Rob enough for his efforts in Burgundy and Blue and look forward to following USF baseball." - Jason Young, Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs, Farleigh Dickinson University

"The Dons gain is sincerely FDU's loss. Rob did a terrific job of restoring respectability to our baseball program in three short seasons. At the same time, he changed the culture of the team in a much needed and very positive way. We wish Rob and his growing family great success at USF. He will be missed!" - Bradford Hurlbut, Director of Athletics, Farleigh Dickinson University

"This is a great hire for USF! Rob DiToma is a proven recruiter who has recruited all over the country and was instrumental in landing some of our top performers during his time at Fordham. Rob is tremendous at developing talent, building a strong culture, game management and connecting with his players. He is a tireless worker who will not stop until he succeeds." - Kevin Leighton, Head Baseball Coach, Fordham University

A Southern California native, Coburn attended Huntington Beach High School and was the starting second baseman for the Oilers 2015 CIF Championship team. In 2020-21, Coburn returned to the program as the assistant junior varsity coach. Coburn graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Oregon in 2019 and earned his master's degree in sport management from USF in December of 2022.

DiToma on Coburn: "I am very excited to elevate Kyle Coburn from the director of operations position that he served in last year, to an Assistant Coach role on this year's staff. From the day I was hired, Kyle has been extremely helpful to me in every single aspect of the process of trying to get the program back up and running. He has shown loyalty to the direction we are headed and I am extremely excited for his role to grow here in the program."

Prior to his stop at Columbia, Suppleee spent the 2015 season at Georgetown. While with the Hoyas, he helped the team to their first appearance in the Big East championship since 1986 as well as two of his pitchers earning all-conference honors for the first time since 2007.

Supplee also had a two-year stint at Wake Forest in 2013 + 2014, where the Demon Deacons won a combined 58 games in his two seasons in Winston-Salem.

In 2013, he served as the director of operations before being elevated to volunteer assistant coach in 2014. Before his time at Wake Forest, Supplee also had stops at Lynchburg College and Millersville University, where he began his coaching career in 2008.

Rob DiToma on Supplee: "Erik brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the development of pitchers that he has coached at his various stops. Most recently at Columbia University, he became well known nationally with his ability to recruit talented baseball players from all over the country. The amount of success he has had in recruitment and development in the past helped lead Columbia to Ivy league championships and NCAA regional game victories. We are very lucky to have Erik on our staff."

As a player, Hunt played for the Pack from 2012-15 and posted a career batting average of .244 with 203 starts, 37 doubles, eight homers and 86 RBI. Hunt was part of the Pack's first ever Mountain West regular season championship in 2015 where he had a career-best fielding percentage of .971 and batted .261 with 27 RBI. Following his playing career, Hunt served as an undergrad assistant in 2016 before being elevated to Director of Player Development and On-Campus Recruiting in 2017. Before returning to Nevada, Hunt spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Irvine Valley Community College, where he coached the infielders.

DiToma on Hunt: "As I began the search for my staff, one name that kept being recommended to me repeatedly by coaches who I respect, was Kyle Hunt. Kyle grew up in Southern California and brings an extensive knowledge to our program from his playing and coaching career. Kyle was in charge of the offensive side of the ball at the University of Nevada and will bring excitement and energy to our program. His knowledge of the west coast will also be extremely valuable in the recruiting process for us.