Former Southern Miss skipper Scott Berry is being formally recognized for churning out an excellent product consistently, now that he’s been announced a Hall of Famer by the American Baseball Coaches Association.
Berry will join six of his peers in the class of 2027. The group will be formally honored during the ABCA Hall of Fame Banquet in Chicago on Jan. 8, 2027.
A 23-year veteran of Golden Eagle baseball, Berry spent nine years with the program before taking over the reins en route to becoming the school’s all-time winningest coach in baseball. Over 14 seasons, Berry produced 528 victories, nine NCAA Tournament appearances, two NCAA Super Regional berths and ended his career leading the Golden Eagles to seven consecutive 40-win seasons, which now has extended to a nation-leading 10 straight seasons.
Berry won four league Coach of the Year honors and oversaw four Ferriss Trophy winners – the honor for the top collegiate player in the state of Mississippi – as well as mentored four league Assistant Coach of the Year awards.
He had 16 different players earn All-America honors, while mentoring 38 conference first-team picks. Berry also coached one national Freshman of the Year and one national Pitcher of the Year.
To be considered, a coach must have served as a head baseball coach and been an ABCA member for a minimum of 15 years. Candidates must also have made significant professional and personal contributions to the ABCA, contributed to the advancement of baseball at the local, national, or international level, and exemplified high moral character, ethical standards, excellence, and leadership.
Joining Berry in this year’s class are Stu Fritz (Hope College), Tim Mead (Walsh University), Ritch Price (Kansas), Beauford Sanders (Campbellsville), Brian Shoop (UAB), and Dave Van Horn (Arkansas).
