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Baseball Announces the Additions of Podbelski and McKeon to Coaching Staff
7/28/2025 8:30:00 AM | Baseball
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown Baseball Head Coaching Chair Frank Holbrook has announced the additions of Eric Podbelski and Andrew McKeon to his inaugural coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season. Podbelski has been named the Associate Head Coach, while McKeon will serve as Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.
Podbelski brings nearly three decades of collegiate head coaching experience to College Hill after a decorated 28 years as head coach at Wheaton College. During his tenure from 1998-2025, he posted an 817-342-5 overall record, the 15th-most wins among active Division III coaches as of 2025, while his .704 winning percentage was seventh-best among active coaches. At Brown, he will have the opportunity to work directly for one of his former players in Holbrook, who pitched at Wheaton from 2009-2013.
Podbelski's squads captured at least a share of 21 NEWMAC regular season titles, 17 tournament championships, made 18 NCAA Tournaments, and four trips to the Division III College World Series, including a pair of national runner-up finishes in 2006 and 2012. He coached 114 All-NEWMAC selections, as well as 132 all-region honorees and 21 All-Americans. Sixteen of his players were also named NEWMAC Players of the Year. Nine of his former players went on to sign professionally, including MLB veteran Chris Denorfia.
Click here for Podbelski's full bio
McKeon most recently served as the Associate Head Coach at Salve Regina, where he helped lead the Seahawks to an appearance in the 2024 Division III College World Series. During his time on staff, Salve saw sustained success with a 193-67-5 overall record, the program's first NEWMAC title, six regional and two super regional appearances, and a trip to the national semifinals during their historic 2024 run.
In 2025, McKeon helped the Seahawks win their first NEWMAC title, set a program record with a 20-game winning streak, and later advanced to the super regionals for the second straight year.
During the 2024 season, Salve set a program record with 40 wins and finished the year ranked second nationally in earned run average and tied for the lead in shutouts. Additionally, the pitching staff ranked 15th in hits allowed per 9, 13th in strikeout-to-walk ratio, 26th in strikeouts per 9, and 9th in WHIP. Offensively, the team ranked 17th in batting average, sixth in hits, 11th in runs and 29th in stolen bases. Sean Mulligan earned NEWMAC and Regional Pitcher of the Year, along with Third Team All-America honors.
Prior to Salve, McKeon spent the 2018 season at Ana Maria College as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator and spent the 2017 and 2018 summers on staff for the Martha's Vineyard Sharks who were competing in the Futures League.
Click here for McKeon's full bio
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Podbelski brings nearly three decades of collegiate head coaching experience to College Hill after a decorated 28 years as head coach at Wheaton College. During his tenure from 1998-2025, he posted an 817-342-5 overall record, the 15th-most wins among active Division III coaches as of 2025, while his .704 winning percentage was seventh-best among active coaches. At Brown, he will have the opportunity to work directly for one of his former players in Holbrook, who pitched at Wheaton from 2009-2013.
Podbelski's squads captured at least a share of 21 NEWMAC regular season titles, 17 tournament championships, made 18 NCAA Tournaments, and four trips to the Division III College World Series, including a pair of national runner-up finishes in 2006 and 2012. He coached 114 All-NEWMAC selections, as well as 132 all-region honorees and 21 All-Americans. Sixteen of his players were also named NEWMAC Players of the Year. Nine of his former players went on to sign professionally, including MLB veteran Chris Denorfia.
Click here for Podbelski's full bio
McKeon most recently served as the Associate Head Coach at Salve Regina, where he helped lead the Seahawks to an appearance in the 2024 Division III College World Series. During his time on staff, Salve saw sustained success with a 193-67-5 overall record, the program's first NEWMAC title, six regional and two super regional appearances, and a trip to the national semifinals during their historic 2024 run.
In 2025, McKeon helped the Seahawks win their first NEWMAC title, set a program record with a 20-game winning streak, and later advanced to the super regionals for the second straight year.
During the 2024 season, Salve set a program record with 40 wins and finished the year ranked second nationally in earned run average and tied for the lead in shutouts. Additionally, the pitching staff ranked 15th in hits allowed per 9, 13th in strikeout-to-walk ratio, 26th in strikeouts per 9, and 9th in WHIP. Offensively, the team ranked 17th in batting average, sixth in hits, 11th in runs and 29th in stolen bases. Sean Mulligan earned NEWMAC and Regional Pitcher of the Year, along with Third Team All-America honors.
Prior to Salve, McKeon spent the 2018 season at Ana Maria College as the pitching coach and recruiting coordinator and spent the 2017 and 2018 summers on staff for the Martha's Vineyard Sharks who were competing in the Futures League.
Click here for McKeon's full bio
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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