Donny Harrel (born December 17, 1969) is an American

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coach, currently serving as head coach of the

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team. He was named to that position in the summer of 2008 and helped re-launch the program in the 2010 season.

Playing career

Harrel played at

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before being drafted in the 18th round of the 1990 MLB Draft by the

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. He played two seasons in the Royals organization as a first baseman and catcher, reaching Class A.

Coaching career

Harrel began his coaching career as an assistant in the junior college ranks. After serving at Clackamas,

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, and Taft, he earned the head coaching position at

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. Over seven seasons with the Titans, Harrel compiled a record of 223–92 and claimed the 1999 NWAACC Championship. He was named Southern Division Coach of the Year four times and helped build the program with fundraising and facilities improvements during his tenure. He also coached the

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collegiate summer team and a Eugene-based

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team. He then served two seasons as an assistant at

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, serving as a volunteer to facilitate the jump from junior college to major conference Division I competition. After two seasons working with outfielders and catchers, Harrel became an assistant at

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. He served four seasons, working with infielders, hitters and helping with recruiting and several other administrative tasks. He then moved across town to Seattle to help re-establish the Redhawks baseball program. Harrel has led the program into the

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, narrowly missing the conference tournament in 2013.

Head coaching record

This table reflects Harrel's record as a head coach at the Division I level.

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Playing career

Coaching career

Head coaching record

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