UAB Hires Casey Dunn As New Baseball Coach

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Samford University's head baseball coach for the last 17 season has a new gig, and he will not have to travel far to transfer. Casey Dunn was announced as the new baseball coach at UAB Wednesday by athletic director Mark Ingram.

"His relationships in Birmingham and around the country, along with his track record of success made him an ideal choice," Ingram said. "I am confident that UAB can be a dominant force in baseball if we provide the resources necessary for success."

Ingram added that the school plans to upgrade its baseball facilities, which Dunn said makes him hopeful for UAB's baseball future.

"I look forward to the challenge of building a championship team in Conference USA," Dunn said. "The vision that Mark has for baseball is one that excites me, and I look forward to working beside him to bring it to reality. To all the former players and supporters, it's time to get on board and help take UAB to new heights."

Dunn is Samford's all-time winningest head coach with a record of 530-422. His Samford teams won three conference championships during his tenure. He was the first baseball coach at Spain Park High School prior to that.

Dunn was an ALL-American player at Auburn before spending two years in the Kansas City Royals minor league system. Dunn played his high school baseball at Vestavia Hills High School, under his father, legendary coach Sammy Dunn.