Bio

Tim Cronin begins his second season as the Bulldogs' pitching coach in 2023-24. 

Cronin's first season in 2023 saw the Bulldogs rank in the top 80 nationally in strikeouts per nine (9.0) and strikeout-to-walk ratio (2.08). Both numbers led the America East. Under Cronin, Bryant struck out 431 batters on the year. Under Cronin's watch, Coleman Picard, Brett Wichrowski and Austin Wainer all had breakout years. Picard made the transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation, earning National Pitcher of the Week honors after punching out 12 against No. 14 Virginia Tech. Wichrowski earned All-America East Second Team honors and Wainer became one of most reliable arms out of the bullpen. Bryant also had two pitchers drafted in the 2023 MLB Draft, with Picard going in the sixth round to Kansas City and Wichrowski going in the 13th round to Milwaukee.

Cronin joins the Bulldogs after spending the last three seasons as the pitching coach at Seton Hill University. He has a proven track record of winning, having been a part of three College World Series appearances at the Division II and III level over the last five years.

Cronin has become familiar with the postseason over the last five years, pitching Oswego State to the 2017 Division III College World Series before helping Heidelberg reach the DIII World Series in 2019 as the pitching coach. At Seton Hill, he helped the Griffs reach the 2021 Division II College World Series with the third-best ERA in all of DII.

In the last two seasons at Seton Hill, Cronin's staff has finished in the top 25 nationally in ERA, K:BB ratio, K/9 and WHIP. His 2021 staff finished third nationally in ERA (3.22), second in shutouts (7), second in K:BB ratio (4.30), seventh in K/9 (11.0) and second in WHIP (1.15).

Cronin coached two all-conference and two all-region selections at Seton Hill. At Heidelberg, Cronin coached seven all-conference and two all-region selections in his two years. Cronin also served as an assistant coach for the Saugerties Stallions in the Perfect Game Summer Collegiate League.

As a pitcher at SUNY Oswego, Cronin helped the team to the Division III College World Series in 2017. He was named the SUNYAC Co-Pitcher of the Year as he went 9-2 during his senior season. He also earned All-ECAC and All-New York Region honors. Cronin was also named the 2014 SUNYAC Rookie of the Year.

Cronin graduated from Oswego with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with minors in Athletic Coaching and Business Administration. He earned his MBA from Heidelberg.

What They're Saying About Tim Cronin

From the first day Tim stepped on our campus in August of 2019, he impacted our program on so many levels. He is a life-long learner and relationship cultivator. He poured himself into making our players and our program elite, and the results show that. Bryant is getting a great baseball guy, but more importantly, an exceptional man that will elevate everyone around him.

Marc Marizzaldi – Head Coach Seton Hill

Growing up in the same town, I watched Timmy excel on the diamond. He comes from a great family and embodies the characteristics that make me proud to be a Bryant Bulldog. I'm excited to watch him help the Dawgs bring home the hardware!"

James Karinchak – Cleveland Guardians | Bryant 2015-2017