Todd Interdonato is entering his 17th season as head coach of the Wofford baseball program in 2024. He was named head coach of the Terriers on June 26, 2007 after previously serving for two seasons as an assistant coach at Wofford. With 455 career wins, he is first all-time among Wofford baseball coaches in that category.
Interdonato has led the program to unprecedented success, including the first regular season Southern Conference championship and SoCon Coach of the Year honors in 2021. Both he and the team repeated in each regard in 2022. The team has won 30 or more games in eight of the last nine seasons and 40 or more in each of the last two. In 2014, the overall record of 32-28 was the first winning record since 1992 and the first in the Division I era at Wofford. That was followed by a 39-22 record in 2015, then the most wins in school history. In 2018 the team posted a 36-22 record, followed by a 36-25 record in 2019. The 2022 squad set a new mark for program wins with a 42-16-1 record. It was the first 40-win season in program history, and Wofford followed with its second 40-win campaign in 2023 with a 40-19 mark. The team posted 10 or more wins in the Southern Conference in each of the last 10 years, including a record 21 wins in 2021. In both 2014 and 2015, the Terriers reached the SoCon Tournament semifinals, while the team played in the championship series in 2019, 2022 and 2023. Wofford has reached 100 or more stolen bases in 10-straight seasons, including leading the nation in total stolen bases in 2014 and 2015. Twelve players have been selected in the MLB Draft during his time on the coaching staff.
The 2023 campaign saw Wofford post a 40-19 overall record with a 12-9 SoCon clip. The 40 wins mark back-to-back 40-win seasons for the first time in program history. First baseman Ryan Galanie was tabbed as the league's consensus pick for SoCon Player of the Year, Wofford's third-straight player of the year honor. Galanie was joined on the All-SoCon First Team by relief pitcher Lucas Mahlstedt. The All-SoCon Second Team featured four Terriers: Dixon Black, Coulson Buchanan, Cameron Gill and Matthew Marchal. Three Terriers made the SoCon All-Freshman Team: Zac Cowan, Branton Little and Charlie Weber. On top of his player of the year recognition, Galanie became just the second player in program history to be named a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy while repeating as a CSC Academic All-American, this time on the second team. Mahlstedt became the first hurler in program history to be tabbed as a National Pitcher of the Year Award Semifinalist. Wofford opened the season firing on all cylinders, embarking on a program-record 14-game win streak beginning with game two of the campaign. Wofford's .314 batting average was second in the conference and 13th in the nation, and the Terriers topped the confernce in ERA with a 5.23 clip. With 2.38 walks allowed per nine innings, Wofford led the entirety of Division I baseball. The Terriers also topped the nation with 86 sacrifice bunts, a program record. Jack Renwick's 28 sacrifices paced the squad and the country, setting a single-season record for both the Wofford baseball program and the Southern Conference.
In 2022, Wofford repeated as the Southern Conference Regular Season Champions with a 16-4-1 conference clip and a 42-16-1 overall mark. Catcher Lawson Hill was named SoCon Player of the Year by the Media, and Interdonato claimed his second consecutive Coach of the Year award. They were among a program-record 11 total Terriers to be recognized in the SoCon year-end honors, including the five first-team selections of Matthew Marchal, Lawson Hill, John Dempsey, Ryan Galanie and Brennen Dorighi. Dalton Rhadans and Josh Vitus earned second-team honors, and the All-Freshman Team included Carter Bailey, Coulson Buchanan and Marshall Toole. Along with his All-SoCon honor, Galanie earned CoSIDA Academic All-District and All-America recognitions. The Terriers only lost one weekend series all season, and they claimed their first-ever series win over a ranked opponent by taking two-of-three on the road at No. 18 Dallas Baptist. Wofford entered the Top 25 rankings for the first time in program history, and the Terriers remained ranked for three-straight weeks and reached as high as No. 22 in the Baseball America Top 25. Wofford led the SoCon in both hitting and pitching with a combined batting average of .314 and an ERA of 4.66. The Terriers also topped the league in on-base percentage (.418), runs scored (485), stolen bases (145) and runners picked off (16). The 506 pitching strikeouts were a program record and tied for second in the conference. Alongside ERA, Wofford led the SoCon in walks (294), fielding percentage (.978), hit by pitch (96), hits (617), on-base percentage (.422), runs (499), triples (18) and WHIP (1.36). The Terriers set single-season program records for runs, RBI (441), sacrifice hits, hits by pitch and fielding percentage.
During the 2021 season, Wofford won the first regular season Southern Conference Championship in school history. The team was 36-21 overall and 21-9 in league play, which were the most conference wins in school history. Outfielder Colin Davis was named SoCon Player of the Year, Elliot Carney was named SoCon Pitcher of the Year and Interdonato was named Coach of the Year. They were joined by Dalton Rhadans, Jack Renwick, Lawson Hill and Nolen Hester receiving All-SoCon honors. Renwick and Trey Yunger were named to the All-Freshman Team. The Terriers had a .291 batting average that ranked second in the league, while four players had averages over .300. The team posted a 5.01 ERA that was third in the Southern Conference and the .259 opposing batting average ranked first. The team combined for 492 strikeouts, which was second in the league.
Following the season, Colin Davis was selected in the seventh round of the MLB Draft by Seattle and Hayes Heinecke was a 13th round selection by St. Louis. It was the third time in school history Wofford had two players selected in the same year. In addition, 28 players were named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
The Terriers were 14-3 overall in 2020 before the season was cut short. In what would become the final game, Wofford earned a 4-3 win at #14 Auburn.
In 2019, Wofford won 36 games, tied for the second-most in school history. The 14-9 record in the Southern Conference to finish second overall, the highest in school history. In the Southern Conference Tournament, Wofford reached the championship series for the second time in school history before falling to Mercer. Seven Terriers earned All-Southern Conference honors, highlighted by Hayes Heinecke being named Freshman of the Year. Heinecke, Brett Rodriguez, John Dempsey, Hudson Byorick, Colin Davis and Mike Brown were named All-SoCon, with Heinecke, Dempsey and Matty Brown earning All-Freshman Team recognition. Heinecke and Dempsey added Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-America honors. The Terriers set several new school records and were ranked among the top four Southern Conference teams in most offensive categories. The squad placed 22 on the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll, with Alec Cargin earning CoSIDA Academic All-District honors.
The Terriers won 36 games in 2018, the second-most wins in school history. In league play, the 15-9 record put Wofford third overall in the standings and set a new school mark for SoCon wins. Pitcher Adam Scott and outfielder McClain Bradley were named All-Southern Conference second team, with outfielder Colin Davis and catcher Lawson Hill picked up All-Freshman Team accolades. Davis was also named a Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American. Pitcher Adam Scott, who set school records in career innings pitched, career strikeouts and single season strikeouts, finished his career ranked third in SoCon history with 389 strikeouts. He was drafted in the fourth round (133rd overall) by the Cleveland Indians. Academically, 21 played were named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll and McClain Bradley earned CoSIDA Academic All-District recognition.
In 2017, the Terriers won 28 games. In the Southern Conference, the 13-11 mark was just the second winning season in league play. Six players earned All-Southern Conference recognition following the season, with first baseman Brett Hash on the first team. Catcher Carson Waln, outfielder McClain Bradley, and designated hitter Cody Miller picked up second team honors, while Brett Rodriguez and Matt Ellmyer earned spots on the All-Freshman Team. The team finished in the top five in eleven categories in the Wofford single season records, including strikeouts per nine innings (first) and RBIs (second). Pitcher Spencer Kulman signed a free agent contract with the San Diego Padres following the season. Twenty players were named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll and McClain Bradley was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team.
During the 2016 season, Wofford won 30 games, marking the third straight year with 30 or more wins. The team was 12-12 in the Southern Conference, just the second .500 or better mark in league play for the Terriers. The Terriers had series wins over The Citadel, VMI and ETSU. Pitchers Matthew Milburn and Will Stillman, along with shortstop Derek Hirsch, earned second team All-Southern Conference honors. Among conference leaders, Wofford was first in stolen bases, second in fielding percentage, second in triples and fifth in walks received. The team set a new school record for fielding percentage (.972). Following the season, Will Stillman was selected in the 6th round and Matthew Milburn was picked in the 29th round on the MLB Draft. Stillman was the highest draft choice from Wofford since 1983. Academically, 22 players were named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll and Derek Hirsch and Alec Paradowski earned CoSIDA Academic All-District recognition.
In 2015, the 39-22 overall record marked the most wins in school history. In the Southern Conference, Wofford was 13-10 with series wins over VMI, The Citadel, Samford, UNCG, and Furman. The Terriers third place finish in the SoCon standings was the highest in school history. Wofford advanced to the SoCon Tournament semifinals for the second straight season before falling to #2 seed Samford.
The Terriers led the nation in stolen bases with 138, were second in stolen bases per game with 2.26, ranked 13th in on base percentage and 15th in batting average. Wofford set new school records in four team categories. Senior first baseman Conor Clancey was named a Louisville Slugger second team All-American, while senior designated hitter Matt Ramsay earned CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. Clancey, Ramsay, pitcher Will Stillman, pitcher Matt Milburn, and outfielder James Plaisted were named All-Southern Conference. In addition, pitcher Adam Scott, outfielder Kody Ruedisili and designated hitter Matt Ramsay earner All-Southern Conference Tournament honors. Following the season, pitchers Luke Leftwich (7th round/Phillies) and Will Stillman (29th round/Red Sox) were selected in the MLB Draft. In addition, 22 players were named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
In 2014, Interdonato led the team to 32 wins and the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament. Overall, the Terriers were 32-28 overall. They were 12-14 in the league to finish tied for fifth place and had series wins over Georgia Southern, The Citadel, UNCG, and Samford. The Terriers led the nation in stolen bases with 153, stolen bases per game with 2.55, and were 21st in home runs. On the season, Wofford set new school records in six team categories. Wofford had the #6 seed and a bye in the Southern Conference Tournament. In the tournament, the Terriers reached the semifinals for the first time since 2007 before falling 12-3 to Samford. Following the season, nine players were named to the Southern Conference Spring All-Academic Team, while 26 earned spots on the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
During the 2013 season, the Terriers were 20-36 overall and had a 10-20 mark in the Southern Conference. The ten SoCon wins were the most since the 2002 season. The team had a school-record 163 stolen bases, which led the nation. Pitcher J.D. Osborne was selected by the Houston Astros in the 36th round of the MLB Draft and pitcher Will Stillman was named to the SoCon All-Freshman squad. Nine players were named to the Southern Conference Spring All-Academic Team, while 21 were named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
In 2012, Wofford posted a 22-32 mark and finished 9-21 in the Southern Conference. The Terriers had series wins over Elon, Georgia Southern, and Western Carolina, along with a 5-4 victory in eleven innings at #6 ranked South Carolina. Pitcher Brandon Yarusi was named second team All-Southern Conference and junior pitcher Alex Wilson was selected in the 15th round by the Atlanta Braves. In the classroom, eleven players were named to the Southern Conference Spring All-Academic Team and 25 were named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll. Catcher David Roney was selected to Phi Beta Kappa.
During the 2011 season, the Terriers were 22-33 overall and 9-21 in the SoCon. The Terriers had series wins at Georgia Southern, who would go on to win the SoCon title, and against The Citadel. Mac Doyle earned All-Southern Confernce second team honors. Following the season, pitcher John Cornely was drafted in the 15th round by the Atlanta Braves. Academically, the Terriers placed twelve on the Southern Conference Spring All-Academic Team and a total of 26 players were named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
In 2010, the team was 17-38 overall and were 9-21 in Southern Conference play. Among the highlights were series wins over UNC Greensboro and Samford, plus a 6-4 victory over Duke for the program’s first ever Division I win over an ACC opponent. At the conclusion of the season, Kyle Behrendt and Mac Doyle earned All-Southern Conference honors. In addition, Mac Doyle was named a second team All-American, just the second for Wofford since moving to NCAA Division I. In the classroom, the Terriers placed eleven on the Southern Conference All-Academic Team and a total of 26 players were named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
During the 2009 season, Wofford was 17-32 overall and finished 7-22 in conference play. Highlights during the 2009 season included a 16-8 win over South Carolina on March 11 and an epic 18-inning battle at Elon. The Terriers won two of three games over Furman and Davidson in league play. Junior Michael Gilmartin was named All-Southern Conference for the third straight season and was drafted by the Oakland A’s.
In his first season at the helm, the Terriers posted a 24-35 overall record and were 6-21 in the Southern Conference. In the 2008 SoCon Tournament, the Terriers defeated The Citadel in the opening round to advance. On the field, Michael Gilmartin earned All-Southern Conference honors for the second time in his career. In the classroom, Kyle Behrendt was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team. Overall, the team had thirteen players named to the Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
This is Interdonato’s 16th season on the staff at Wofford, spending the first two seasons as the hitting coach and offensive coordinator for the Terriers. While coaching third base, he was responsible for all offensive decisions during the game. In addition, he was the recruiting coordinator, handling all aspects of recruiting for the program.
In 2007, Wofford set school records for base hits, runs scored, doubles, home runs, total bases and RBIs. The Terriers led the nation in home runs per game at 1.71 (108 in 63 games), and were fourth nationally in slugging percentage (.519) and tenth in OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) at .903. Wofford also tied the then-school record for wins in a season with 30. Interdonato’s influence on the Wofford offense began in 2006. The Terriers stole 90 bases and set school records with 103 doubles, 777 total bases and 66 hit by pitch during the 2006 season.
A 2000 graduate of UNC Asheville, Interdonato came to Wofford after working as an assistant coach at Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College in 2005. He previously served a two-year tenure as an assistant at Gardner-Webb, where he received an MBA in 2004. At Fort Scott, Interdonato served as the primary hitting and outfield coach while taking complete responsibility for the offensive progress of the program.
Interdonato began his coaching career as an assistant with UNC Asheville in the 2002 season where he was the primary hitting and outfield instructor. He was also responsible for placing players in summer collegiate leagues.
He has also served as a summer league coach, leading the Salisbury (N.C.) Pirates of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League. As the head coach of the Hornell Dodgers in the New York Collegiate League, he earned New York Collegiate Baseball League Coach of the Year honors in 2005.
Interdonato played his first two collegiate seasons at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona. He then received a baseball scholarship to UNC Asheville. He was a co-captain in the 2000 season when he batted .320 with six home runs and a team-best 38 RBIs. He was named a Big South Conference Player of the Week in March 2000. A first baseman/outfielder, Interdonato also saw action on the mound. He had over 25 appearances as a starter and reliever in each of his two campaigns with the Bulldogs.
After graduating from UNC Asheville, Interdonato signed a professional contract with the Evansville (Ind.) Otters of the Frontier League.
Interdonato and his wife, the former Melissa Jones, were married in July 2012 and reside in Greer, South Carolina with their dog, Elvis. They have two daughters, Keegan and Kierlan.
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