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Mississippi State Coach Lemonis Earns Long-Term Contract Extension

5/28/2025

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Mississippi State University baseball coach Chris Lemonis has secured a long-term contract extension, celebrating his remarkable journey to Coach of the Year and a national championship. With a base salary starting at $1,250,000 and a yearly increase of $25,000, Lemonis has not only led the team to 52 wins in his debut season but also fostered academic excellence with a 3.0 GPA or higher for his players.

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Mississippi State University baseball coach Chris Lemonis has secured a long-term contract extension, celebrating his remarkable journey to Coach of the Year and a national championship. With a base salary starting at $1,250,000 and a yearly increase of $25,000, Lemonis has not only led the team to 52 wins in his debut season but also fostered academic excellence with a 3.0 GPA or higher for his players.