Washburn Baseball Coach Change | Topeka News

Washburn baseball is entering a new era as longtime head coach Harley Douglas steps down after 12 seasons, leaving behind a legacy of player development and the program’s only NCAA regional appearance in 2022. Douglas, who also served as an assistant for over a decade, cited family time as his reason for stepping away — now enjoying time with his wife, kids, and grandchildren. The university praised his impact, including facility upgrades and his resilience through a tough early tenure. Taking the reins as interim head coach is Connor Crimmins — a familiar face who played for Washburn from 2012-2015, coached at Kansas State, and played in the Topeka Golden Giants’ minor league system. Crimmins is thrilled for the opportunity and ready to hit the ground running as fall semester approaches, bringing continuity and passion to the program’s next chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/097bcec07e7aaa66