Milton Barney Jr.

Milton Barney Jr.
Biographical details
Born1988 (age 35–36)
Gulfport, Mississippi
Playing career
2007Southern
2008–2010Grambling State
Position(s)Infielder
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2011Alcorn State (Asst)
2023Mississippi Valley State
Head coaching record
Overall15–37
TournamentsNCAA: 0–0

Milton Jeffery Barney Jr. is a baseball coach and former infielder, who served as the head baseball coach of the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. He played college baseball at Southern in 2007 and Grambling State from 2008 to 2010.

Playing career

Barney grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi, where he attended Gulfport High School, where he was a letterwinner for the Admirals in baseball and football.[1] Barney attended Southern University following high school, where he appeared in 20 games for the Jaguars, registering 12 hits while driving in 10 RBI. He would transfer to Grambling State, where he would finish out his career.

Coaching career

Barney began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Alcorn State Braves, helping the team win the 2011 Southwestern Athletic Conference title.[2]

On August 11, 2022, Barney was named the head baseball coach of the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.[3]

Head coaching record

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (2023)
2023 Mississippi Valley State 15–37 7–23 10th
Mississippi Valley State: 15–37 7–23
Total: 15–37

Personal life

He is the son of former National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League wide receiver, Milton Barney and the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer, Lem Barney.

References

  1. ^ Michael Coker (August 11, 2022). "Mississippi Valley State Selects Milton Barney as Its Next Head Baseball Coach". www.blackcollegenines.com. Black College Nines. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "Gulfport natives takes reins of Mississippi Valley baseball program". www.wxxv25.com. WXXV-TV. August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  3. ^ "Milton Barney Tabbed To Lead MVSU Baseball Program". www.mvsusports.com. Mississippi Valley State University. August 11, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.