Georgia Tech Hits Home Run Hiring James Ramsey as Coach

When it comes to building a winning program, Georgia Tech just swung for the fences, and connected.

The Yellow Jackets have named James Ramsey as their new head baseball coach,  and the reaction from players, coaches, and alumni has been nothing short of resounding support. A former All-American at Florida State and a rising star in the coaching world, Ramsey now takes the reins of a storied program with high expectations and deep tradition.

But for those close to the game, Ramsey’s promotion was more destiny than surprise.

“James is one of the very best people I’ve had the privilege to play alongside,” said Minnesota Twins assistant GM Alex Hassan. “He’s an optimist with a positive mindset, always willing to put in the work to get better day after day.”

That relentless drive has already paid dividends at Georgia Tech. Over the last seven seasons on staff, Ramsey helped guide the Yellow Jackets to three NCAA Tournament appearances while shaping the program’s offensive identity. In 2025, Georgia Tech ranked second in the ACC in team batting average (.304) and first in slugging percentage (.539), marks that reflect his player development prowess.

“His ability to coach baseball athletes at the highest level is self-evident,” said Kyle Boddy, founder of Driveline Baseball. “He is also one of the earliest adopters of modern training methods and technologies that have become the standard of elite-level baseball coaching.”

What sets Ramsey apart isn’t just his resume, it’s his connection to the players and the culture.

“He treats each person he comes in contact with… as though they’re one of the most interesting people in the world,” Hassan added. “You always sense his genuine interest in others.”

Georgia Tech fans have seen firsthand what that passion looks like in the dugout. As associate head coach under Danny Hall, Ramsey helped bring in top-25 recruiting classes while also serving as the Jackets’ hitting coach. The transition feels both smooth and symbolic. Hall himself endorsed the hire.

“I’m thrilled that James Ramsey is being named head coach,” Hall said. “He impacted our program in every way.”

Ramsey’s leadership style is rooted in energy, innovation and a deep respect for Georgia Tech’s legacy. But his supporters say it’s his character that will carry him far.

“James is a man of faith, family, and baseball,” said Tech legend Matt Wieters. “His passion and knowledge… is exemplary.”

As the Yellow Jackets look ahead to the 2026 season, there’s renewed energy on The Flats. A hometown hero is taking over, not just with plans to win, but with a vision to elevate.

And now, Tech fans have a new name to rally behind: Ramsey.