The University of Tampa Baseball

Bio Former Spartan All-American Joe Urso, the most accomplished active head coach in all of college baseball, completed his 26th season as head baseball coach of the University of Tampa. During his tenure, he has won more national championships than any college baseball coach. Reaching the pinnacle of success, his program is widely regarded as a collegiate baseball powerhouse under the leadership of a staff that garners respect from MLB teams for the character and talent within the program. He has compiled a 1,113-306-1 record as the winningest coach in program history. He has also directed the winningest program among all NCAA ranks in the 2000s, with his teams capturing eight national championships since 2006. His success coaching MLB draft selections along with highly publicized wins over the Philadelphia Phillies and the Netherlands National Team make him one of the most respected coaches in all of college baseball. In his time as Spartan head coach, Urso has led Tampa to 19 Sunshine State Conference titles and 14 NCAA South Regional championships. He also has coached the program to eight national championships, coming in 2006, 2007, 2013, 2015, 2019, 2024, 2025, and 2026. He also led UT to a second-place finish in the 2003 National Championship Series. UT’s all-time winningest baseball coach, Urso has led the Spartans to 40-plus victories in 19 of his 25 seasons at the helm. He is also the lone UT coach to guide his team to 50-plus victories in a season, as he did in 200

Now in his fifth season coaching at his alma mater, The University of Tampa, Christopher Rosenbaum works primarily with hitters and catchers while also handling advance scouting responsibilities. Rosenbaum was a part of the staff of the 2026 National Championship team. The Spartan's captured their third straight national championship and the program's 11th all-time. He was part of a staff that capped off a historic 2025 baseball season by winning its 10th NCAA Division II national championship, marking the most championships in Division II history. The Spartans posted a 55-10 overall record, setting a record for most wins in a season in program history. Tampa also won the Sunshine State Conference with a 27-3 mark in conference play. The postseason run included battling from the losers bracket and played back-to-back doubleheaders to ultimately defeat Central Missouri 11-5 in the championship game. He was also part of Tampa’s 2024 NCAA National Championship team, his first as a coach. Before returning to Tampa, he spent over a decade in professional baseball, including seven years in advance scouting with the Washington Nationals, two years in pro scouting with the Seattle Mariners, and two years in advance scouting with the Houston Astros, where he was part of the 2022 World Series Championship team. A former catcher in the Los Angeles Angels organization, Rosenbaum played three professional seasons before transitioning into scouting. Originally from Castleton, New York, he

Joined the University of Tampa baseball coaching staff ahead of the 2024 season, bringing passion, energy, and a proven track record of player development to the Spartans program. A driven and experienced coach, he is dedicated to developing student-athletes both on and off the field through disciplined instruction, motivational leadership, and a culture built on accountability and excellence. During his tenure at Tampa, he has helped guide the Spartans to three straight NCAA Division II National Championships (2024 & 2025), as well as Sunshine State Conference, Regional, and Super Regional titles. Under his guidance, the Spartans posted team batting averages of .317 in 2024, .321 in 2025, and .313 in 2026; compiling a remarkable 158–27 record across two seasons. Serving as the team’s infield and outfield coach, assistant hitting coach, and motivational bench coach, he has played a key role in both player performance and overall team culture. His professional background also includes experience with the Kansas City Royals organization and the San Juan Metros of the Puerto Rican Winter League, further reinforcing his understanding of the game at the highest levels. Throughout his coaching career, he has been recognized for his expertise in hitting and offensive development, infield and outfield mechanics, practice and game strategy, and player motivation. His leadership and communication skills have consistently fostered competitive, united teams capable of sustained success.

Jose Jimenez is in his 15th season as an assistant coach for his alma mater. The 7-time national champion at Tampa has been part of titles as both a player and a coach. After winning a pair of titles as a player, he helped the Spartans to a title in his first season on staff, winning the 2013 NCAA national championship team. In total, he has five national championships as a member of the coaching staff. He serves as the team's recruiting coordinator, first base, and hitting coach. Jimenez was a part of the staff of the 2026 National Championship team. The Spartan's captured their third straight national championship and the program's 11th all-time. He was part of a staff that capped off a historic 2025 baseball season by winning its 10th NCAA Division II national championship, marking the most championships in Division II history. The Spartans posted a 55-10 overall record, setting a record for most wins in a season in program history. Tampa also won the Sunshine State Conference with a 27-3 mark in conference play. The postseason run included battling from the losers bracket and played back-to-back doubleheaders to ultimately defeat Central Missouri 11-5 in the championship game. His 2024 title tied Tampa atop the NCAA leaderboard with nine all-time national championships. The 2024 Spartans finished with a 52-8 overall record, also capturing the SSC crown. His team clicked in all areas, hitting .317 as a team and posting a +389 run differential as his Spartans defeated their

Former Spartan All-American Sam Militello is in his 26th season as a member of the coaching staff at The University of Tampa. He was promoted from assistant coach to associate head coach prior to the 2009 season. Militello has served as the top assistant coach for Joe Urso's entire tenure at UT, as the duo became the fastest in NCAA Division II history to reach 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, and, most recently, 1,000 career wins. In his tenure with the Spartans, a total of 21 of his pitchers have been named All-Americans. Militello was a part of the staff of the 2026 National Championship team. The Spartan's captured their third straight national championship and the program's 11th all-time. He was part of a staff that capped off a historic 2025 baseball season by winning its 10th NCAA Division II national championship, marking the most championships in Division II history. The Spartans posted a 55-10 overall record, setting a program record for the most wins in a single season. Tampa also won the Sunshine State Conference with a 27-3 mark in conference play. The postseason run included battling from the losers' bracket and playing back-to-back doubleheaders to ultimately defeat Central Missouri 11-5 in the championship game. In 2024, his program captured its ninth national championship, marking the sixth of his career as pitching coach and top assistant. The 2024 Spartans finished with a 52-8 overall record, also capturing the SSC crown. His team clicked in all areas, hitting 317

Zach Stutler returned to his alma mater in the fall of 2024 as a volunteer assistant coach. Previously, Stutler served as the Director of Baseball Operations for the Radford University Highlanders. He joined the program in August 2024 and was part of the 2025 coaching staff. Prior to Radford, Stutler served as a student operations assistant for the University of Tampa baseball program, a member of the Sunshine State Conference. He was promoted to the role after four years as the student manager for the team. Stutler graduated from the University of Tampa with a bachelor’s in sport management.