Jeff Hourigan

Biography

Jeff Hourigan joined Jim Penders’ staff prior to the 2012 season and is now entering his 15th season as an assistant coach in 2026. Hourigan, who played at UConn for two seasons, returned to Storrs after spending five years as an assistant coach and pitching coach at the University of New Haven. Hourigan is part of the longest tenured coaching staff in Division I baseball. During Hourigan's time in Storrs, he has mentored the UConn hitters, specifically outfielders, and served as the recruiting coordinator. Since he came aboard, UConn has had 20 position players drafted or signed by MLB clubs. Hourigan has also helped mentored five All-Americans, with David Smith (2023), Erik Stock (2022), Kyler Fedko (2021), Vinny Siena (2015) and LJ Mazzilli (2013) each earning All-America honors during their time in Storrs. UConn won 38 games in 2025 and won its fifth-straight BIG EAST Regular Season Championship. Ryan Daniels earned BIG EAST Player of the Year while four position players landed All-BIG EAST honors. UConn scored the third most runs (519) in a single-season, stole 139 bases (second most) and hit a program record 97 home runs including 22 for Tyler Minick (2nd most single-season) and Ryan Daniels hit 18. Both Minick and Daniels eclipsed 70 RBI seasons. Daniels was selected in the 11th Round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins. During the 2024 season, the Huskies won the NCAA Norman Regional to advance to the program's third Super Regional. Five position players (Kor