Wagner College baseball coach Craig Noto has announced the hiring of Mark Hernandez as a graduate assistant for the 2024 season.
"Coach Hernandez, a former player of mine and an all-conference player in the NEC at LIU, brings a vast knowledge in all facets of the game," Noto said. "His ability to break players down and prescribe the proper correctives is paramount in fostering player development. His infectious energy and passion is virtually unmatched and a huge asset for our team heading into the fall. Mark will help us on both the offensive and pitching side of the equation. His knowledge and ability to see a vision for players is outstanding."
Hernandez arrives on Grymes Hill after coaching at multiple stops for eight years. Following a four-year playing career at LIU in which he earned Second Team All-NEC honors twice, the 2016 graduate began working as the varsity strength coach and assistant pitching coach for his alma mater Doral Academy High School in Miami, FL, in July of that year.
Hernandez made an instant impact at Doral Academy, helping the Firebirds secure their first FHSAA State Final Four appearance in program history in 2018. The team returned to the Final Four in 2019, reaching the championship game before ultimately losing to Venice.
While still working for his former high school, Hernandez returned to his alma mater college as a volunteer assistant in 2018. Although his time with LIU was a short stint, he played a role in recruiting, scheduling, and practice planning.
In the summer of 2019, Hernandez began work as a pitching coach for the Green Bay Booyah, a Northwoods League team. During August of that year, Hernandez also began his four-year stint with the Middle Georgia State University Knights as an assistant baseball coach.Â
The assistant job included work as a pitching coach, recruiting coordinator, and strength and development coach. Hernandez coordinated overall pitching development, budget management and recruitment of prospective students, and scouting reports on opposing hitters and pitchers.
During his five years with the Knights, Hernandez compiled a 114-69-1 record and earned two at-large bids in the NAIA Opening Round Regional Tournament in 2021 and 2022.
