Former Trojan Great Tre Hobbs Hired as Lady Trojans Softball Coach

Monday, August 14, 2023 – Moorhead, MS

Mississippi Delta Community College alumnus and Delta State University graduate, Tre Hobbs has been selected to lead the Lady Trojan softball team. Before taking the head coaching job, Hobbs spent the 2022-2023 season as the assistant softball coach at Coahoma Community College where he served as the pitching and outfield coach. Prior to Coahoma, he spent time as the boys' baseball pitching coach at Clarksdale High School (2020-2021) and Washington School (2018-2019).

MDCC Athletic Director Jason Conner followed the advice of two coaches to bring in the former Trojan and Statesman pitcher.

“Two people I respect very much in the job that they do and the knowledge they have about coaching, (current Delta State University Athletic Director and former World Series Winning Head Baseball Coach) Mike Kinnison and (Former DSU, Central Arkansas and current MGCCC Head Softball Coach) David Kuhn were both very high on Coach Hobbs and what he brings to the table,” AD Conner said.

He's also been on the opposing sideline viewing Hobbs’ coaching acumen.

“And I had the pleasure of watching the young man coach in person (at Coahoma) and I’m excited that he’s going to be able to do that here. I think he’s going to be able to recruit talent to Mississippi Delta and he’s a Delta product – MDCC, DSU and Greenville,” AD Conner said. “I’m looking for very positive exciting things from our softball program.”

Hobbs former DSU coach, Mike Kinnison, knows the Trojans are getting a proven winner who can get the job done.

“I think it will be a great opportunity for Tre,” Coach Kinnison said. “He was well respected at Delta State as he excelled in our baseball program. He always had a great work ethic and approached the game seriously and I’m sure he will transmit that to that program.”

The former pitcher has continued his on the field career pitching for the Hattiesburg Black Sox and he also helps coach the team. The Trojan alum is happy to come home and right the Lady Trojan softball ship.

“It feels great to come home. Not many people get that opportunity. It’s the same mentality and it’s a faster game and softball will be a good challenge for me and I like a good challenge,” Coach Hobbs said. “I can bring a winning culture and establish that from the jump and let the ladies know this is how things are going to be and this is what it takes to accomplish that. I want to get the program up and running. As long as we’re progressing up every year, then we’re working for something.”

Using the philosophies instilled in him during his career, Coach Hobbs looks to instill proper fundamentals and build a winner.

“We are going to do the little things right that leads to bigger things in the end. It should be fun,” he said.

The former Trojan had a stellar playing career as a pitcher at Mississippi Delta Community College and at Delta State University. He played professionally for the Southern Illinois Miners (2017-2018) and the Napa Silverados (2019) after completing his eligibility for the Statesmen.

While at MDCC:

Earned First-Team MACJC All-State honors under Coach Michael Avalon

Made 13 appearances, including two starts.

He posted a 5-4 record with 48 strikeouts, 26 walks and allowed 43 runs, (29 earned) in 63.1 innings pitched.

While at Delta State:

2017 NCAA DII College World Series All-Tournament

2017 NCAA South Region All-Tournament Team

2017 GSC All-Tournament Team

2016 ABCA/Rawlings All-American (Third Team)

2016 D2CCA All-American (Second Team)

2016 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All-American (HM)

2016 NCBWA South Region Pitcher of the Year

2016 NCBWA All-South Region First-Team

2016 ABCA/Rawlings South Region Pitcher of the Year

2016 ABCA/Rawlings All-South Region First-Team

2016 CCA South Region Pitcher of the Year

2016 NCAA All-South Region First-Team

2016 Gulf South Conference Pitcher of the Year

2016 First Team All-GSC

Career: Made 32 appearances, all starts, and tossed 15 complete games and four shutouts…finished with a 22-6 record and a 3.71 ERA along with 162 strikeouts against 55 walks in 199 innings pitched…ranks 10th in career wins (22) and is tied for fifth in career shutouts (4).

2017 (Senior): Helped the Statesmen finish 45-13 and 25-8 in the GSC, winning their 14th GSC title and 12th NCAA Regional Championship while making their 12th NCAA Division II College World Series appearance…made 16 appearances, all starts, finishing 9-4 with a 4.18 ERA, 92 strikeouts, and 25 walks…allowed 58 runs, 45 earned, in 97 innings of work…after a slow start to the season, Hobbs won five of his last six starts, including his last four starts…tossed a complete game with 13 strikeouts while allowing two runs, one earned, on seven hits to help the Statesmen claim a 9-2 over Alabama Huntsville (5.6) to open the GSC Tournament…gave up one run on four hits with six strikeouts over eight plus innings in a 4-1 win over Nova Southeastern (5.20) in the NCAA Division II South Region Tournament…tossed a complete game three-hit shutout with nine strikeouts and two walks against North Georgia (5.29) at the NCAA Division II College World Series…led the GSC with seven complete games (4th NCAA) and tied for first in starts (16) with teammate Seth Birdsong (7th NCAA)…also ranked third in innings pitched (97.0) and strikeouts (92)…nine wins ranked 29th nationally...recorded seven or more strikeouts seven times.

2016 (Junior): Help lead the Statesmen to a 42-17 overall record, Gulf South Conference championship and a runner-up finish in the NCAA South Region Tournament...turned in one of the most decorated single seasons in DSU program history...started 16 games for the Statesmen, posting a 13-2 record with a 3.18 ERA...In 102.0 innings pitched, allowed 51 runs, 36 earned, on 118 hits with 30 walks and 70 strikeouts...Threw eight complete games, tied for third in NCAA...led NCAA DII in victories (13)...Had stretch of six consecutive complete games between Feb. 20 and March 25...career-high 7.1 innings pitched versus West Georgia (3.11)...season-high nine strikeouts versus West Alabama (2.20) in a complete game victory...earned the victory over top-seed and No. 2 nationally ranked Tampa after throwing 6.1 innings, allowing five runs, two earned, with three walks and five strikeouts in a 7-5 victory at the NCAA South Region Tournament...semifinalist for the Brett Tomko Award, presented annually to the top pitcher in NCAA DII by PerfectGame.com

Hobbs received his Bachelor's Degree from Delta State in Health & Physical Education and he is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education Leadership. He has two children, Riylee (8) and Royse (4) and is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.