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Former Tiger Daniel Schlereth Joins Michigan State Baseball
12 Sep
Summary
- Daniel Schlereth, ex-Tigers pitcher, joins Michigan State baseball staff.
- He will serve as director of operations, technology, and pitching development.
- Schlereth previously coached at USF and Western Michigan.
Daniel Schlereth, a former pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, has been appointed to the Michigan State baseball coaching staff. He will assume the role of director of operations, technology, and pitching development for the Spartans.
Schlereth, 40, previously served as the pitching coach at USF for two seasons, where two of his pitchers were drafted. Before his tenure in Florida, he began his college coaching career at Western Michigan. There, he was instrumental in leading the Broncos to a conference championship and an NCAA appearance in 2024.
His background also includes roles in player development with the Pittsburgh Pirates and as manager for the Joliet Slammers. Schlereth was a first-round MLB draft pick in 2008 and pitched for the Tigers from 2009 to 2011, notably contributing to the team's postseason run in 2011.
