Jonathan French
Assistant Director of Communications and Media
jfrench@transy.edu

Colton Hann joins the Transylvania University Athletic Department as Assistant Baseball Coach and Hitting Coach. 

Hann arrives after having extensive experience ranging from Division III to Division I. Most recently, Hann returned to his alma mater, as the Assistant Baseball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator at Otterbein University. Throughout his time at Otterbein, his team was #1 in OAC in batting average, OBP%, Slugging%, runs scored, HR's, RBI's, BB's, and added 356 runs scored. 

Previous to his second stint at Otterbein, Hann served as the Director of Player Development/Operations at Eastern Illinois University. During his time at EIU, the team received a variety of accolades such as: most wins in program history, OVC Conference Championship Title, played in the Vanderbilt and Xavier NCAA Regionals, wins against #9 Arkansas and Illinois, and coached 4 All-OVC Selections. 

Colton Hann's experience also includes, Graduate Assistant at Otterbein University, Head Coach of the Kokomo Jackrabbits, Assistant/Interim Head Coach of the Ohio Bison and Assistant and Head Coach of the North Columbus Bruins. 

Hann has also served as a Baseball Camp Instructor at the College Coaches Showcase Camp for the last seven years. Throughout the camps he has instructed over 300 high school baseball players aspiring to play at the next level on a variety of baseball topics.

"I couldn't be more excited to welcome Colton Hann into our program. It's rare that you get the chance to hire someone with his track record of success," said Head Coach Zack Getsee. "To be able to bring in someone who has coached in Division 1 and Division 3 regionals should be a source of pride for our program, our student-athletes, and our department. Through recruiting, he's a guy that helped shift the balance of power in the Ohio Athletic Conference - which was no small task. I look forward to watching him continue to develop as a coach here at Transylvania University." said Head Coach Zack Getsee.

Prior to his coaching career, Hann earned a Bachelor's of Business Administration at Otterbein University in 2020. Hann has received his Masters in Business Administration from his alma mater. 

"I am beyond excited to get to work and be coaching alongside Head Coach Zack Getsee and the Transylvania Baseball program," said Hann. "I have always had the utmost respect for their program and to be able to be a part of their program is a great honor.".

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