Toby Bicknell

Biography

Coach Toby Bicknell completed his sixth season with the 49ers in 2025. Known for a tireless work ethic and passion for the game, Bicknell brings a wealth of experience with over 20 years of coaching that began in the Charlotte region. "I couldn't be more excited to welcome Coach Bicknell," remarked Woodard. "He's another Charlotte native and we go back to my high school days. He brings both a high level of knowledge and passion that will help all facets of our program. I can't express in words how thankful I am that all five members of our staff are homegrown North Carolinians and guys I consider friends." Bicknell is the lead recruiter for the 49ers baseball teams and has been one of the best recruiters in the country, bringing in the No. 21-ranked transfer class of 2023 according to D1Baseball. That included the 39th-ranked JUCO transfer of 2023 in Brandon Stahlman and the No. 51-ranked Impact Transfer in Donye Evans. Ahead of the 2025 season, Bicknell was able to get the No. 29th-ranked JUCO pitcher, Andrew Kribbs, and the 21st-ranked JUCO bat, Cody Gunderson, to commit to the 9 Across The Chest. Bicknell was also instrumental in landing Blake Gillespie from Georgia ahead of the 2025 season, with Gillespie going on to throw the second no-hitter in program history that year while becoming the 13th Niner in program history and just the fourth pitcher to be named an All-American. Bicknell has guided the 49ers to a pair of Conference USA Championships and NCAA Regional appeara