Milton Barney Jr. Explained

Milton Barney Jr.
Birth Place:Gulfport, Mississippi
Player Years1:2007
Player Team1:Southern
Player Years2:2008–2010
Player Team2:Grambling State
Player Positions:Infielder
Coach Years1:2011
Coach Team1:Alcorn State (Asst)
Coach Years2:2023
Coach Team2:Mississippi Valley State
Overall Record:15–37
Tournament Record:NCAA: 0–0

Milton Jeffery Barney Jr. is a baseball coach and former infielder, who served as the head baseball coach of the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils. He played college baseball at Southern in 2007 and Grambling State from 2008 to 2010.

Playing career

Barney grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi, where he attended Gulfport High School, where he was a letterwinner for the Admirals in baseball and football.[1] Barney attended Southern University following high school, where he appeared in 20 games for the Jaguars, registering 12 hits while driving in 10 RBI. He would transfer to Grambling State, where he would finish out his career.

Coaching career

Barney began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Alcorn State Braves, helping the team win the 2011 Southwestern Athletic Conference title.[2]

On August 11, 2022, Barney was named the head baseball coach of the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils.[3]

Personal life

He is the son of former National Football League (NFL) and Arena Football League wide receiver, Milton Barney and the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer, Lem Barney.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mississippi Valley State Selects Milton Barney as Its Next Head Baseball Coach . Michael Coker . August 11, 2022 . Black College Nines . www.blackcollegenines.com . August 18, 2022.
  2. Web site: Gulfport natives takes reins of Mississippi Valley baseball program . August 12, 2022 . WXXV-TV . www.wxxv25.com . August 18, 2022.
  3. Web site: Milton Barney Tabbed To Lead MVSU Baseball Program . August 11, 2022 . Mississippi Valley State University . www.mvsusports.com . August 18, 2022.