CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Trevor Ezell was promoted to Southeast Missouri's hitting coach, Head Coach Andy Sawyers announced Wednesday.
 
Ezell worked one year as SEMO's Director of Offensive Player Development. In that role, Ezell handled various administrative duties and assisted with stat compilation, analytical breakdown, video analysis and scouting during the Redhawks 2021 Ohio Valley Conference title season.
 
"Trevor is such a high functioning human being and is a great fit with our players and staff," said Sawyers. "He's a great guy and it's amazing how much credibility and respect he has in our locker room."
 
A native of Bryant, Arkansas, Ezell initially returned to Cape Girardeau following a two-year stint in Minor League Baseball. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Rays during the summer of 2019 after making a trip to the College World Series at the University of Arkansas.

Ezell wrapped up his college career with the Razorbacks after spending four years at SEMO. He earned both First-Team and Second-Team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors. Ezell started 181 games and accumulated 251 hits, 194 runs, 128 RBI, 48 stolen bases and 45 doubles in his career. He also hit .336, boasted a .495 slugging percentage and held a .967 fielding percentage during his time as a Redhawk.

In his final college season, Ezell hit .329 with a team-high 25 doubles and 72 runs scored en route to Second-Team All-SEC and SEC All-Defensive Team accolades at Arkansas in 2019. His 72 runs also ranked fourth in the SEC and 11th in the nation. Additionally, Ezell was the Razorbacks top hitter in the 2019 NCAA Tournament hitting .459 with 17 hits, six doubles, two home runs and eight RBI in eight contests.