GREENSBORO, N.C. Auburn a sistant coach Karl Nonemaker has been named the 2022 American Baseball Coaches A sociation NCAA Division I A sistant Coach of the Year, the organization announced Wednesday.Nonemaker becomes Auburns first a sistant coach to earn the recognition, which began in 1999, and will be recognized at the 79th annual ABCA Convention in Nashville, Tenne see, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.Its an honor to receive this Jimmie Ward Jersey recognition, especially among so many deserving coaches, Nonemaker said. Often, when a coach is selected for an award like this, its a direct reflection of the program and people that they are connected to. Thats certainly the case in this instance. Auburn baseball is and has been filled with impre sive coaches, staff members and players, and its a privilege to be a part of this program.Auburn head coach Butch Thompson was previously named the 2014 ABCA Division I A sistant Coach of the Year during his time at Mi si sippi State.This recognition of such an elite award solidifies Karl among the best in our industry, Thompson added. From spearheading our recruiting efforts to working with what has been one of the best infields in Ronnie Lott Jersey the country the last few seasons and everything in between, he has played a vital role in our succe s and has an amazing influence on our staff and our student-athletes. Everything he does is at the highest level. Karl is destined to be an amazing head coach whenever he chooses to take that next step, and I couldnt be more excited for him and his future.Coaching expertise, recruiting, loyalty to the program and respect for the players and the game are some of the many criteria examined when reviewing the candidates for the award.Having recently completed his fifth season in the Auburn dugout, Nonemaker has helped Coach Thompson and company lead the program to new heights, including the teams second trip to Dante Pettis Jersey the College World Series in the last three postseasons and to three Super Regional finals in the last four seasons.Serving as the programs recruiting coordinator, Nonemaker has a sembled four top-15 recruiting cla ses in his tenure, including the No. 2 signing cla s for 2022. Additionally, the next two signing cla ses for Nick Bosa T Shirts 2023 and 2024 are currently projected by Perfect Game to be top-10 cla ses.On the field, Nonemaker works primarily with infielders and has led the Tigers to a .977 cumulative fielding percentage during the last five seasons. The Tigers have turned in three of the top five fielding percentages under his guidance, including back-to-back program records in the last two seasons - .976 in 2021 and .981 in 2022. After having to replace six everyday position players from last year, the teams .981 clip this season was good for the 10th best in the country.Since his arrival on the Plains prior to the 2018 season, nine Auburn infielders have been selected San Francisco 49Ers Pet Gear in the last four full MLB Drafts, including three in the top five rounds and the fifth highest position player drafted in program history in Ryan Bli s selected No. 42 overall by Arizona in 2021. Auburn had five infielders selected in the six most recent MLB Drafts prior to Nonemaker joining the staff.Following the 2021 season, Nonemaker was tabbed by Baseball America among select a sistant coaches most likely to become a succe sful head coach.Engage with Auburn Daily on Socials!