Anderson Announces Baseball Coaching Staff For 2026-27

Eastern Illinois baseball head coach Jason Anderson has announced his coaching staff for the upcoming year with the Panthers coming off a 33 win season, their fourth 30+ win season in the last four years. Anderson returns for his 12th season as the head coach having signed a contract extension with the University in June. Mike Pugliese will return for his sixth season on the staff as the Panthers hitting coach and recruiting coordinator. Joining the staff for the upcoming season are Jake Lotz, Nick Hammond and Jake Ferguson . Lotz comes to EIU as the Panthers new pitching coach…