Jose Jimenez

Biography

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

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