Career Timeline of Chris Lemonis: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 28, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Chris Lemonis made an impact.

Chris Lemonis is an American college baseball coach. He is the current head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball team. His career is dedicated to coaching baseball at the collegiate level.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: Assistant Coach at The Citadel

From 1995 to 2006, Lemonis worked as an assistant coach at The Citadel.

2003: Associate Head Coach at The Citadel

From 2003 to 2006, Lemonis served as the associate head coach at The Citadel, contributing to five NCAA tournament appearances and producing seven All-Americans during his time on staff.

June 30, 2006: Joins Louisville as Assistant Coach

On June 30, 2006, Lemonis joined Dan McDonnell at Louisville as an assistant coach.

2006: End of Assistant Coach Role at The Citadel

From 1995 to 2006, Lemonis was an assistant coach at The Citadel. His tenure ended in 2006.

2006: End of Tenure as Assistant Coach at The Citadel

In 2006, Lemonis ended his time as an assistant coach for The Citadel, during which the team qualified for the NCAA tournament five times and had seven All-American players.

2007: Assistant Coach at Louisville

In 2007, Lemonis became an assistant coach at Louisville, helping the team make seven NCAA tournament appearances including the 2007 College World Series.

July 24, 2014: Hired as Head Coach at Indiana

On July 24, 2014, Lemonis was hired as the head baseball coach at Indiana.

2014: End of Assistant Coaching Role at Louisville

In 2014, Lemonis' tenure as an assistant coach at Louisville ended. During his time there, Louisville made seven NCAA tournament appearances including the 2007 College World Series.