Ronnie Prettyman - Baseball Coach - University of Washington Athletics

Ronnie Prettyman

Title:
Assistant Coach
Email:
rprett@uw.edu

Ronnie Prettyman joined Lindsay Meggs' staff at Washington in July, 2018 after serving as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for three seasons at Loyola Marymount University. At Washington, Prettyman will primarily work with hitters and catchers, while also assisting with infielders.

In his first year at UW In 2019, Prettyman was instrumental in the continued development of Nick Kahle behind the plate and several other hitters. Kahle was a semifinalist for the Buster Posey Catcher of the Year, was All-Pac-12 and picked in the fourth round of the MLB Draft. He also was honorable mention on the All-Pac-12 Defensive team. Prettyman also was key in the development of sophomore Braiden Ward, who once again led the conference in stolen bases while making marked improvement at the plate and in the field. He saw three of the players he mentored -- Kahle (4th), Connor Blair (15th) and Ben Baird (34th) -- selected in the draft.

While at LMU, Prettyman helped with the resurgence of Lion baseball. The highlight of the three-year stretch was 2017, where he assisted on a team that went 38-18 and captured a share of the West Coast Conference title – the first since 2000 – after going 20-7 in league play. During the 2017 campaign Prettyman served as hitting coach and under his tutelage the Lions had six players finish with a .300 or higher batting averages. The team also had seven All-West Coast Conference honorees.

Prior to his coaching stint at Loyola Marymount, Prettyman spent a year at his alma mater, Cal State Fullerton, helping guide the perennial power back to the College World Series in 2015. He also was an assistant for three years at Indiana State – a period in which the Sycamores earned a pair of NCAA Tournament berths.

Before his coaching tenure, Prettyman excelled on the diamond at Cal State Fullerton, helping the Titans to back-to-back College World Series appearances (2003 & 2004), including a National Championship in 2004. He was a three-time All-Big West nod and was a career .332 hitter while in Fullerton.

Prettyman is no stranger to the greater Seattle baseball scene, as the third baseman was a 10th round selection by the Seattle Mariners in the 2005 MLB First Year Player Draft. He went on to play in the Mariners minor league system from 2005-10, reaching as high as Triple-A (Tacoma) in 2007.

He will be joined in Seattle by his wife, Tiffiny, son, Kannen (2), and daughter, Cali (Nine months).

What They Are Saying About Ronnie Prettyman

"UW Baseball and Coach Meggs have absolutely knocked it out of the park with the hiring of Ronnie Prettyman. Ronnie is a rising star in this profession. Being in the West Coast Conference, I've had a chance to watch Coach Prettyman's hitters for a number of years. The thing that jumps out at you is how much improvement takes place from year to year. His guys come in as young prospects and leave as professional hitters. Preparation, plate discipline and approach are staples for his hitters. How can Husky baseball's year get any better? It just did!"
USD Head Coach Rich Hill

"The University of Washington is getting a great addition to its coaching staff in Ronnie Prettyman. Ronnie is a very well rounded coach who not only knows the game but also how to connect with the student athletes. And while I believe Ronnie is one of the top hitting coaches in all of college baseball, he is a great person as well. The Huskies are getting a good one."
Cal State Fullerton Head Coach Rick Vanderhook

"Congratulations to Coach Meggs and Husky Baseball on the hiring of Ronnie Prettyman. Ronnie is a premier coach that has a great reputation for recruiting and developing big time talent. His hitters are always prepared, tough and compete at a super high level. Washington made a knock-out hire with Ronnie Prettyman."
Saint Mary's Head Coach Eric Valenzuela

"I could not be more excited for the University of Washington Baseball program, Coach Prettyman, and his family. The Dawgs are gaining an amazing coach and an even better person. I had the privilege of playing for Coach Prettyman one summer in the Prospect League. He knows how to effectively communicate with hitters in a way that allows them to maximize their potential. He has experience and knows what it takes to not only be successful in college but also in professional baseball. I can't think of a better hire to fill this role for the Dawgs, and to continue the success and development of Husky Baseball."
Brian Wolfe UW Baseball (2010-14)/LA Dodgers