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University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa baseball head coach Rich Hill received a contract extension through the 2029 season, Director of Athletics Matt Elliott announced on December 19.
“The winning culture that Coach Hill has created has made Rainbow Warrior baseball one of the most exciting programs in the country,” said Elliott. “We are thrilled that Coach will continue to develop student-athletes both on and off the field here in Hawaiʻi, and look forward to his leadership contributing many more memorable moments to a storied program.”
Through four seasons with UH Mānoa, Hill has led the Rainbow Warriors to a record of 129–81, including a 73–41 record in Big West play. Hill led the ‘Bows to their first four winning seasons since joining the Big West and has guided the program to back-to-back 35-win seasons.
“I really want to express my sincere and enthusiastic gratitude to President Wendy Hensel and Athletic Director Matt Elliott. With this next step for Hawaiʻi baseball it is clear we mean business,” said Hill. “I am honored to serve as the Rainbow Baseball head coach and look forward to continuing to bring out the best in our student-athletes, represent the amazing community of Hawaiʻi, and foster excellence in the classroom.”
Under Hill, Hawaiʻi has turned Les Murakami Stadium into one of the toughest places to play in the nation. The ʻBows are 70–27 at home over the last three seasons.
Hill starts his fifth season leading the Rainbow Warrior baseball program on February 13 with the opening game of a four-game series against Gonzaga.
Read more at Hawaiiathletics.com.