CLINTON, Miss. --- Mississippi College head coach Jeremy Haworth and the Choctaw announce its second assistant coach hiring as Colt Chrestman joins the staff in the summer of 2024.
 
Chrestman is no stranger to the Magnolia State. A native of Maben, Miss., he began his collegiate career at Northeast Mississippi Community College, where he earned all-state honors in 2018.
 
"I am really excited for the opportunity to join the Mississippi College family," Chrestman said. "It is a privilege to work at one of the premier schools in the Gulf South Conference. Coach Haworth's competitive edge and passion for his players has created an environment inside the baseball program that I cannot wait to be a part of. I look forward to getting back to my home state of Mississippi and recruiting the future of Mississippi College."

He spent the last three seasons as part of the Stetson University coaching staff, where he has played a huge role in recruiting and offensive development. The Hatters posted a 40-plus win season in 2024, claimed the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament title and earned a berth to the Tallahassee Regional as the No. 4 seed. SU has improved its win total during his time on the coaching staff.
 
He has helped improve overall offensive numbers, increasing the team batting average to .279 while hitting 79 home runs that broke the season record for home runs. Chrestman also assisted in the development of Christian Pregent, an overall 10th round draft pick to the New York Mets in 2023. His first season in Deland, Fla., was spent as the Director of Player Personnel.
 
"I am beyond excited to have Colt join the coaching staff at Mississippi College," Haworth said. "Colt is a rising star in the baseball world. He is a proven winner and a proven recruiter throughout the southeast region.  Colt will bring energy and excitement back to Mississippi College as we continue to compete in the GSC at a championship level."
 
Chrestman arrived at Stetson after serving as a graduate assistant at Troy University during the 2020-21 academic year. At Troy, he oversaw all video aspects for the program and assisted in offensive and outfield drills in addition to baserunning. He was also in charge of scouting report preparation and player evaluation for recruiting.
 
Chrestman was a turf worker at Mississippi State for athletics facilities management and he also spent time job shadowing in the MSU sports nutrition program.
Following his time at NEMCC, he finished his baseball career at former Gulf South Conference member, University of North Alabama. He was a starting outfielder for the Lions, where he earned Atlantic Sun Conference Academic Honor Roll and Dean's List accolades.
 
Mississippi College concluded the 2024 season with a 20-25 record. It is the first 20-plus win campaign since 2019.

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WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT COLT CHRESTMAN

"Congratulations to Colt and Mississippi College. This is a great hire for all involved! Colt Chrestman is one of the best young assistants in our industry and will positively impact everyone around him. His energy and work ethic with knowledge of the state of Mississippi and surrounding states make him a home run hire. Colt will undoubtedly be a difference maker in Clinton."
Shane Gierke, Stetson University Associate Head Baseball Coach

"Congratulations to Mississippi College for hiring Colt Chrestman. He has quickly ascended into one of the best young coaches in the country and will make a huge impact in recruiting and player development. I am excited for the future of MC Baseball"
Mark Smartt, Former Troy University Head Coach

"This is a great hire for Mississippi College. Colt is a tireless worker and one of the brightest young coaching minds in the country. His energy, passion and knowledge are contagious and something that recruits and players will easily attract to. He not only will do a great job targeting and landing high level talent on the recruiting trail, but will also develop them into better players and young men once they are on campus. I am extremely happy for Colt and look forward to watching him do big things for the MC program."
Matt Hancock, San Diego Padres Rehab Coordinator