On Wednesday, D1Baseball managing editor Kendall Rogers reported that Western Kentucky head baseball coach John Pawlowski is stepping down after the conclusion of the season. Pawlowski served as the head baseball coach at Auburn from 2009-2013. He had a record of 167-126 over the course of those five seasons on the Plains.
After being hired as the head coach of the Hilltoppers, he would go 136-189-1. His only winning season with the program came in 2020 when he went 10-6. That is largely due to the fact that the season was canceled because of COVID-19.
After the news became public, here is what Western Kentucky Director of Athletics Todd Stewart had to say on behalf of Pawlowski:
“We appreciate John’s dedication to our baseball program over the last seven years. His professionalism and work ethic were a daily fixture of his leadership as our head coach, and we wish him well as he pursues new endeavors.”
His tenure in Bowling Green wasn’t ideal by any means. However, he was able to remain with the program for six seasons. In regards to why he resigned, here is what he had to say:
“After evaluating everything from a personal and professional level, I realized it was time to resign my position here at WKU and pursue other opportunities. I appreciate the commitment and dedication from our players and coaching staffs that have been part of this journey. I am grateful for having this opportunity and all the special relationships that have been built along the way.”
It is unclear what Pawlowski’s next step may be. The long-time baseball coach will now look elsewhere to pursue future opportunities.
BREAKING: @WKU_Baseball head coach John Pawlowski, who spent seven seasons with the program, will step down at the conclusion of the regular season, sources tell @d1baseball. #WKU is 18-33 overall, 7-20 in #CUSA.
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) May 18, 2022
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