Tom Barnard

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Tom Barnard (Barney):

Coached 9 years at Kishwaukee CC from 1983 to 1992 and recorded a record of 360 and 88.
He was known for the development of his players as he had 58 MLB draftees, 7 of whom made it to the big leagues. Over his 9 years he helped 60+ players go on and play in the NCAA.
In 1985 he started his career with Pittsburgh Pirates as a part time scout/minor league instructor outside of his college season.
In 1992 he become a full time employee with Pittsburgh Pirates as a minor league development coach and scout. He retired in 2007.
He pitched to Troy Glaus and Jermaine Dye during the 2006 MLB Home Run Derby
In 2006 he started the Athletic Barn Baseball Academy where he has helped local area players learn to play at a higher level. Since then, The Barn has advanced 89 players to the next level (both college and professional)