Averett University Men's Baseball

Played High School Baseball at Louisa County High School. Was All-State Senior Year. Played Collegiately at Texas Tech University and then at Shelton State University. Was selected in the 30th Round of the 2010 MLB draft. After being released, went back to school at Averett University and played football. In 2015 joined Averett Universitys Baseball Coaching staff as a Grad assistant in 2015. In 2017 took the assistant coaching job at Army West Point. In 2018 helped Army West Point make a Regional at NC State. In the summer of 2018, returned to Averett University as the Head Baseball Coach.  Father, Steve Fleming, has been in Professionally baseball 35+ years and is currently a MLB scout for the Colorado Rockies. Younger Brother, Kurt, was drafted out of High School. Older brother, Kyle, is currently the Head Baseball Coach at Del Val State.

Billy McLaughlin was promoted to head coach of Averett University's baseball program in November 2025. He previously had served as an assistant coach with the program beginning in July 2019 and was named interim head coach in September 2025. In his first season at the helm, McLaughlin went 13-22, with five wins coming from the ODAC. Within conference play, McLaughlin earned his first ranked win as head coach, as the Cougars 13th-ranked Bridgewater College on March 28.  McLaughlin was a pitcher and a first baseman for the Cougars from 2013-16. In his senior season, he started in all 41 games, batting .320 with 48 hits, nine doubles, 15 RBIs and 29 runs scored. He also earned USA South Academic All-Conference honors in three consecutive seasons from 2014-16. Following his graduation from Averett, McLaughlin served as the head coach for the Metro Senators, a 15U travel baseball team in Lorton, Virginia. He also worked as an advanced cognitive trainer for LearningRx for more than two years. A native of Reston, Virginia, McLaughlin earned his bachelor's degree in psychology with a concentration in counseling and clinical, integrative health and a minor in sociology from Averett in 2016. He later earned his master of business administration from Averett in 2021. McLaughlin resides in the Danville area with his wife, Kristen.   BILLY MCLAUGHLIN'S YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RESULTS Season Overall ODAC Finish Postseason 2026 13-22 5-15 10th -- Totals 13-22 (.371) 5-15 (.250)  COACHING HIGHLIGHTS

Mason Williams joined the Averett University baseball coaching staff in January 2026 after wrapping up a four-year run for the Cougars. An outfielder, Williams played 108 games for Averett, finishing with a .308 batting average, 114 hits, three home runs, and a .407 on-base percentage. Off the diamond, Williams is a three-time ODAC All-Academic team honoree, and earned Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators in 2025, as well as being named to the ODAC Spring Sportsmanship team that same season. A native of Mechanicsville, Virginia, Williams graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology and criminal justice, and is currently pursuing his graduate degree in business administration from Averett.

J.C. Barry joined the Averett University baseball coaching staff in fall 2025 after finishing his playing career for the Cougars. A catcher, Barry transferred to Averett for the 2025 season and appeared in 25 games, making 25 starts. He posted a .300 batting average and a .345 on-base percentage over 100 at-bats, collected 30 hits, including four doubles and one home run, with 20 RBIs and 11 runs scored. He previously played at East Texas Baptist University. A native of Katy, Texas, Barry is pursuing his degree in sports administration from Averett.