Brent Porche, head baseball coach for the University of Texas at Tyler, is resigning after a decade to become a Financial Advisor with New York Life. Under his leadership since 2017, the Patriots achieved remarkable milestones, including a Division III NCAA Championship and back-to-back NCAA II College World Series appearances. Porche leaves a legacy as the winningest coach in the program's history, with a 345-151 record and significant player development initiatives. His tenure is marked by a commitment to shaping both athletes and character, earning accolades such as the ABCA National Coach of the Year.

By the Numbers
  • 345-151 record over 10 years at UT Tyler.
  • 492-232 overall career record, with a .678 winning percentage.
  • Led team to five NCAA Regional Tournaments in seven opportunities.
  • Coached 11 All-Americans and 27 All-Regional performers.
State of Play
  • Porche guided the Patriots to a 50-14 record in the 2026 season.
  • The team also won the Lone Star Conference regular season and tournament championships, which were firsts for the program.
What's Next

UT Tyler is set to announce a new head coach on June 23, who will need to build on Porche's successful foundation and aim for further excellence in collegiate baseball.

Bottom Line

Brent Porche's departure marks the end of a transformative era for UT Tyler baseball, emphasizing the importance of character development alongside athletic success. His legacy will inspire future leadership within the program as it seeks continued growth and achievement.