Coppin State University men’s baseball has added Steven Bumbry to head coach Sherman Reed’s staff as an assistant coach. Bumbry will serve as an assistant hitting and first base coach while also working with the outfielders.
The announcement was made Oct. 27, 2026. Bumbry most recently served as the Diamond Sports Director for The St. James Baseball Academy in Springfield, Virginia, a role he held for the last five years.
Steven Bumbry Brings Professional Baseball Experience
The Baltimore Orioles selected Bumbry in the 12th round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of Virginia Tech. He played for several minor league and independent teams from 2009 to 2014.
Bumbry is the son of Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Al Bumbry. He also founded Bee Well Living and Bee Balanced Therapies, a holistic wellness and performance company focused on recovery and high-performance sustainability.
Bumbry is Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork through NCBTMB and is affiliated with Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals.
Sherman Reed Welcomes Bumbry to Coppin State University
Reed cited Bumbry’s baseball knowledge, leadership and teaching background as reasons for adding him to the Coppin State University men’s baseball staff.
“Steven comes from a rich tradition of baseball knowledge, leadership, and teaching, and we are very fortunate to have him join our already excellent coaching staff,” said Reed. “Coaching Steven as a young 14-year-old, you could see that early on that he was destined for success in our game.”
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Bumbry will have responsibilities with Coppin State University men’s baseball’s hitters, first basemen and outfielders. His previous work in baseball and wellness aligns with the coaching duties announced by the program.
Source: Original report
