Matt Deggs (born August 20, 1971) is an American

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coach and former infielder who is the current head baseball coach for the

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. He played

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(1991–1992) then transferred to

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(1993–1994) before playing professional baseball for 3 seasons from 1995 to 1997. He then served as the head coach of the

Sam Houston State Bearkats The Sam Houston Bearkats are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent Sam Houston State University, located in Huntsville, Texas. Sam Houston's colors are orange and white. Sam Houston sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (Foo ...

(2015–2019).

Playing career

Deggs played college baseball at

before transferring to

and a brief professional career with the Mobile BaySharks and the Tennessee Tomahawks for three years.

Coaching career

Deggs became an assistant coach at

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for two seasons. He completed his undergraduate degree at Northwestern State and then became head coach at

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. He then was a hitting and infield coach at

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for 3 seasons,

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for six seasons during which he rose to become Associate Head Coach, and three seasons at

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before beginning at Sam Houston State. After 5 seasons at Sam Houston, Deggs was named head coach of the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns’ baseball team on July 17, 2019, following the death of longtime head coach,

Tony Robichaux Anthony Ray Robichaux (September 10, 1961 – July 3, 2019) was an American college baseball coach who served as head coach of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team. He had previously served as head coach at McNeese State. Coaching career ...

Head coaching record

Below is a table of Deggs' Head Coaching years.

Personal life

Deggs is married to Kathy Saldua. They have three children; one son: Kyler, and two daughters: Klaire and Khloe.

References

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Playing career

Coaching career

Head coaching record

Personal life

See also

References