Rick Lee McCarty (born November 2, 1979) is an American

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coach, currently serving as head coach of the

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team. McCarty played baseball for the

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team and

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while obtaining a degree. He achieved his master's degree while coaching for the

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baseball team.

Playing career

McCarty began his

career at

during the 1999 and 2000 seasons. McCarty's play at Logan earned him a scholarship offer to

Murray State University Murray State University (MSU) is a public university in Murray, Kentucky, in the Southern United States. In addition to the main campus in Calloway County in southwestern Kentucky, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper-level an ...

. In 2001, McCarty tied the school record with 8 saves. He was named Second Team All-

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that same season.

Coaching career

After spending a season as a student assistant while wrapping up his undergraduate degree at

Murray State Murray State University (MSU) is a public university in Murray, Kentucky, in the Southern United States. In addition to the main campus in Calloway County in southwestern Kentucky, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper-level an ...

, McCarty became a graduate assistant at

in 2004. On June 12 2018, McCarty was named the new head coach of the

team beginning the 2019 season.

Head coaching record

References

External links

Abilene Christian Wildcats bio
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Playing career

Coaching career

Head coaching record

See also

References

External links