Mansfield Athletics

As the winningest coach in Mansfield University athletic history, Hillson directed the baseball program to more PSAC Championship titles than any other coach of any sport in school history, His 1992 team remains as the only team in Mountaineer history to play in a NCAA National Championship game.  

Hillson amassed 892 wins since being named head coach of the program prior to the start of the 1987 season. He ranked 12th amongst active NCAA Division II head coaches in wins during the 2019 season and retired as 31st on the all-time wins list for Division II head coaches. 

Hillson guided the Mountaineers to nine PSAC East titles (1987, 1990, 1992-96, 2002, 2004), five PSAC Tournament Championships (1992-95, 1997), four NCAA Regional crowns (1988, 1992-94), and three NCAA Division II World Series appearances (1992-94).  

Hillson guided 120 student-athletes to All-PSAC East recognition including four Athletes of the Year, three Pitchers of the Year, and two Rookies of the Year. 21 of his players were named to All-American honors including nine First Team selections. He also coached three CoSIDA Academic All-Americans. 

Nine former Mountaineers who have played under Hillson have been selected in the MLB Draft with 33 players advancing to the professional ranks at some level.