Brandon Cantrill begins his first year as assistant baseball coach at Marietta College in 2016-17. In addition to working with the Pioneer catchers and infielders, Brandon will also serve as Don Schaly Stadium Supervisor.
Cantrill comes to Marietta after spending the last two years as a graduate assistant coach at Tiffin University, an NCAA Division II member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. He worked with the Dragon infielders and hitters, while also serving as the first base coach and camp coordinator.
Prior to Tiffin, Cantrill spent two seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater Oberlin College, an NCAA Division III member of the North Coast Athletic Conference. A standout catcher for the Yeomen in his playing day, Cantrill worked with Oberlin’s catchers, infielders and hitters, as well as coaching first base.
In addition to his on field duties, Cantrill created the off-season strength and conditioning program for the Yeomen. He also assisted in recruiting and fundraising, helping Oberlin raise nearly $500,000 for facility improvements.
This past summer Cantrill served as an assistant coach and hitting instructor for the Kokomo Jackrabbits of the Prospect League. In previous summers, he was the head coach of the Lake Erie Warhawks 18U and 16U teams. Cantrill has worked as a summer baseball camp instructor at Mississippi State University, Florida State University, Duke University and the University of Mississippi.
Cantrill was a four-year starter for the Yeomen primarily as a catcher. He also saw time on the mound at Oberlin. Currently, Cantrill is tenth on Oberlin’s all-time list with 129 career base hits.
Cantrill graduated from Oberlin College in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. He completed a Master of Business Administration degree at Tiffin University in 2016.
