Klosterman tabs Tim Cronin as new pitching coach
SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Bryant University baseball head coach announced the addition of Tim Cronin to the coaching staff on Tuesday afternoon.
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.
"We had a tremendous amount of interest in our open pitching coach position, and after interviewing Tim I was confident in his ability to develop, grow and connect with the talented group of arms that we have in our program," Klosterman said. "He's a proven winner, has identified and developed arms at a high rate and his work ethic and passion is something I am excited for our players to be around every day."
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).
"The Seton Hill baseball program is special and I will always be indebted to it and I can't thank Coach Mazz, Coach Sullivan and the current players and alums enough for letting me be a part of it," Cronin said. "I have followed the Bryant baseball program for a number of years and it is truly incredible to now be a Bulldog. Being part of a program with a tradition of developing winners on and off the field is something I value and look forward to joining. Thank you Coach Klosterman, Coach Pelletier and everyone involved for giving me this opportunity. I can't wait to get started!"
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