|
Bob Mumma
 Bob
Mumma: Camp Director
In July 2005, UMBC moved long-time assistant coach and former standout player Bob Mumma to a full time basis with the title of Recruiting Coordinator of the UMBC baseball program. Mumma, entering his 11th season as a Retriever coach, continues to bring his wealth of knowledge to UMBC that made him one of four Academic All-Americans to play under John Jancuska and a 13th-round Major League Baseball draft choice.
Since joining the Retriever staff, Mumma has specialized in all areas of instruction and development. After serving as a hitting and fielding coach his first eight seasons, Mumma moved to the position of pitching coach in 2005, helping the Retrievers’ staff drop from a 6.85 team ERA in 2004 to a 5.39 ERA in 2005.
Mumma has gained national recognition as the Head Coach of the Baltimore
Pride, in the Clark Griffith Collegiate Baseball League. He coached The Pride through their inaugural season in 2002, and again in 2003. With
The
Pride he coached top collegiate players from around the country, and developed a
team in one of the top wood bat college leagues in the country. Mumma has
worked with some of the top players in the east coast and seen many of them move
on to the professional ranks.
As a player Mumma was the best catcher in UMBC history. He was a
freshman All-American, along side Colorado Rockies catcher Charles
Johnson. Furthermore, Mumma was a two time Academic
All-American, and in 1991 earned Most Valuable Player honors in the East Coast
Conference. He is still UMBC's all time leader in home runs (44), is third
in RBI's (152), and is second in slugging percentage (.685). In 1992 he
lead the Retrievers to their first ever Division I NCAA appearance. After starting over 100
consecutive games throughout three seasons at UMBC, he was drafted by the Chicago
White Sox in the 13th round. Mumma spend 4 years in the White Sox
organization playing alongside Major League All-Stars Mike Cameron and Magglio
Ordonez. He also played against many current Major Leaguers including Alex
Rodriguez. During his professional career, Mumma worked closely with major
league hitting instructors, and top level pitching and catching coaches.
Upon completion of his professional career he returned to his Alma Mater and
helped lead the Retrievers to their second NCAA Division I tournament appearance
in 2001. In addition, Mumma earned his MBA from the University of
Baltimore. He is married to UMBC Field Hockey coach Kristy Hartman-Mumma,
and lives in the Elkridge area.
Back to Top
|
