JESSE McSPADDEN
Head Pitching Instructor
Coach McSpadden spent five seasons on the William Jewell College coaching staff, serving as the pitching coach. During the five seasons, Jewell reached the NAIA opening round of the National Championship three seasons in a row before moving to NCAA Division II.
After graduating from Park Hill HS, he went to William Jewell College and was a key member of the pitching staff. He helped the Cardinals to two conference championships and four regional appearances. In 2008, Coach McSpadden was first team all conference/ all region pitcher.
In 2006 Coach McSpadden played overseas in Belgium and represented the USA. Jesse was also a member of the Ban Johnson League in Kansas City from 2005-2007, where he was selected to be the starting pitcher in the All Star team each year. In 2006 he was pitcher of the year setting two league records, most wins in a season (12) and lowest era (.15).
Baseball Highlights
- All-Conference Honorable Mention Pitcher Sophomore year at Park Hill High School
- All-Conference 2nd team Pitcher Junior year at Park Hill High School
- All-Conference 1st team Pitcher Senior year at Park Hill High School
- All Conference 1st team Pitcher at William Jewell College
- All-Region 1st team Pitcher at William Jewell College
- All Star Team Ban Johnson 2005-2007
- Pitcher of the Year Ban Johnson 2006
A native of Kansas City, Coach Jesse McSpadden holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation and Sport from William Jewell College, and a Masters Degree in Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine.
