History of Chris Pollard in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 10, 2025

Chris Pollard is an American baseball coach, currently the head coach for the Virginia Cavaliers. Prior to his coaching career, Pollard was a pitcher, playing college baseball at Davidson under Dick Cooke from 1993 to 1996 and professionally in 1996. Before joining Virginia, he served as the head coach for the Pfeiffer Falcons from 2000 to 2004 and the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Pollard's career reflects a trajectory from player to experienced and successful college baseball coach.

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1987: Conference Championship

In 1987, the school claimed its first conference championship since this year.

1993: Played College Baseball at Davidson

In 1993, Chris Pollard started playing college baseball at Davidson for head coach Dick Cooke.

1996: Graduation and professional baseball

After graduating in 1996, Pollard played in the independent Western League and Northern League before beginning his coaching career.

1996: Played Professionally

In 1996, Chris Pollard played professionally after playing college baseball at Davidson.

2000: Head Coach of Pfeiffer Falcons

In 2000, Chris Pollard became the head coach of the Pfeiffer Falcons.

2004: Continued as Head Coach

In 2004, Chris Pollard was the head coach of the Pfeiffer Falcons

2012: Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament

In 2012, Chris Pollard claimed the school's first conference championship since 1987 in his final 2012 campaign. ASU's at-large trip to the 2012 NCAA tournament ended just one win shy of a Super Regional.