Head Baseball Coach Sam Jones enters his third season as lead man of the baseball program in the 2027 season.
Jones currently holds a 41-60 overall record, leading Evangel to the KCAC Conference Tournament in 2026 where they defeated and eliminated the #2 overall seed, Ottawa, in the first round of play, the first conference tournament opening round win since 2018.
Jones is a two-time state champion head coach at Denver Christian High School where he amassed a record of 76-22. His teams reached the Elite Eight in all four seasons and are coming off back-to-back Colorado State Championships in 2023 and 2024 while also earning Colorado High School Coach of the Year honors.Â
Previously, as an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Metro State University, he worked with infielders and the offensive game plan. As the first base coach with the Roadrunners, their win total improved each season. Jones was also actively involved in recruiting, camps, and showcases for the university. Â
Concurrently, Jones has been the general manager and head coach of the Denver Generals of the Mile High Collegiate Baseball League since 2017. Producing over 80 wins in five seasons, the Generals have finished in the top three, four times during his tenure. Â
Jones played four seasons at NCAA Division II Colorado Christian University. He was an academic all-conference selection as a junior and a senior for the Cougars and served as team captain his senior year.Â
Jones and his wife Kayla have one son and one daughter, Mack and Mia. Â
