Bryan College Men's Baseball

McAuleys pitchers broke many records in 2012 and did so again in 2013 as they again broke the strikeout record (350), had the second best team ERA and the second best batting average.  Under his tutelage, Tanner Brown was the first Bryan pitcher to be named to the All-Appalachian Athletic Conference first team and Kenny Knudsen was named freshman of the year.   Coach McAuley also helped Kemonte Keesee achieve a national honor as he was named NAIA Pitcher of the Week, the first such award won by any player at Bryan College. We are fortunate to have Coach McAuley as a part of our program, Head Baseball Coach Taylor Hasty remarked. Our success has been in large part to his work both as our pitching coach and his work on the recruiting trail. McAuley came to the Lions from Northeast Mississippi Community College where he was instrumental in coaching a program that won 74 games over 3 years, including 33 in his first year there.  Prior to joining the Tigers in Mississippi, McAuley served as pitching coach and recruiting coordinator for NCAA Division 1 Siena College in Loudonville, NY.  While with the Saints, McAuley helped the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference school to a 30-26 record including a berth in the MAAC championship game.  The Saints won their last 10 regular season games, and 17 of their last 19 prior to entering the MAAC tournament. Before heading north to join the coaching staff at Siena, McAuley was the pitching coach at Louisiana State University at Eunice.  During his time at Eunice, the pitching corps posted a school record 2.07 ERA and 465 strikeouts on their way to the 2006 NJCAA Division II National Championship.  McAuley coached 4 pitchers at Eunice who were selected in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. McAuley began his career by coaching at East Texas Baptist University.  He has also been an assistant for the Bluff City Bombers in the Central Illinois Collegiate League and the Harrisonburg Turks of the Valley League.  In McAuleys 11 year career, the schools at which he has coached have amassed an overall record of 341-189 and he has coached 29 Major League Draft picks. A native of Winnsboro, Texas, McAuley played for East Texas Baptist University where he was a conference starter on the mound and was recognized as All-ASC East Division and was name as an honorable mention to the NCCAA All-American team at first base. Coach McAuley graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in history; he also holds a Masters degree in sports management from the United States Sports Academy.  He and his wife of 7 years, Carly, currently reside in Dayton, Tenn., with their daughter Sarah. Coach Day enters his third season as an assistant on the Bryan College Baseball staff.  Day joined the Lions during the 2013-14 campaign after a year as an assistant coach at Trion High School in Trion, GA. Coach Day's primary responsibilities include being the head Junior Varsity coach as well as coaching outfielders and first base for the Varsity.  Day led the JV Baseball team to their first winning season in 2014, going 16-8 against both Junior Colleges and JV teams.   Day is a 2012 graduate from Bryan College where he played catcher and utility infielder under current Lion head coach, Taylor Hasty.   "Coach Day is a wonderful young man who was an invaluable part of the culture building this program underwent during his time as a player," Coach Hasty remarked. "It is an honor for us to have Coach Day on staff, he is a great young coach and we are stronger as a staff and program because he is here." Day met and married current Volleyball assistant coach, Jessica (Kaya) Day, during their time as students at Bryan.  They reside in Dayton, TN.  Cody Rhinehart enters his first season as a Graduate Assistant for the Bryan Lions Baseball program, aiding in the areas of the outfield and hitting while being an assistant on the JV team. Cody was a four-year standout for the Lions. During his time at Bryan, he was named Freshman of the Year, earned Gold Glove honors, and was named to the All-Conference team twice. He met his wife, Regan Rhinehart (Robertson), at Bryan and is continuing his education through the Bryan College Difference Maker. Cody and Regan currently reside in Dayton, Tenn.

Day enters his third season as an assistant on the Bryan College Baseball staff.  Day joined the Lions during the 2013-14 campaign after a year as an assistant coach at Trion High School in Trion, GA. Coach Day's primary responsibilities include being the head Junior Varsity coach as well as coaching outfielders and first base for the Varsity.  Day led the JV Baseball team to their first winning season in 2014, going 16-8 against both Junior Colleges and JV teams.   Day is a 2012 graduate from Bryan College where he played catcher and utility infielder under current Lion head coach, Taylor Hasty.   "Coach Day is a wonderful young man who was an invaluable part of the culture building this program underwent during his time as a player," Coach Hasty remarked. "It is an honor for us to have Coach Day on staff, he is a great young coach and we are stronger as a staff and program because he is here." Day met and married current Volleyball assistant coach, Jessica (Kaya) Day, during their time as students at Bryan.  They reside in Dayton, TN.  Cody Rhinehart enters his first season as a Graduate Assistant for the Bryan Lions Baseball program, aiding in the areas of the outfield and hitting while being an assistant on the JV team. Cody was a four-year standout for the Lions. During his time at Bryan, he was named Freshman of the Year, earned Gold Glove honors, and was named to the All-Conference team twice. He met his wife, Regan Rhinehart (Robertson), at Bryan and is continuing his education through the Bryan College Difference Maker. Cody and Regan currently reside in Dayton, Tenn.

Cody Rhinehart enters his sixth season as an Assistant Coach for the Bryan Lions Baseball program, aiding in the areas of the outfield and hitting while being the Head Coach for the JV team. Cody was a four-year standout for the Lions. During his time at Bryan, he was named Freshman of the Year, earned Gold Glove honors, and was named to the All-Conference team twice. He met his wife, Regan Rhinehart (Robertson), at Bryan and is continuing his education through the Bryan College Difference Maker. Cody and Regan currently reside in Dayton, Tenn. with their son, Nolan and daughter Olivia.