Rick Marlin - Baseball Coach - Florida Atlantic University Athletics

Rick Marlin

Title:
Assistant Coach/Outfield

Rick Marlin joined the FAU coaching staff in August of 2016.

Marlin’s assistant coach responsibilities at FAU will include being in charge of outfield defense, coaching first base during gameday, and seconding coach Greg Mamula with the hitters. Most recently, Marlin had similar duties at High Point, as first base coach and head of outfield defense while assisting with the Panthers’ hitting and offensive approach. He also developed and led all High Point Baseball Camps.

“I would like to thank Coach McCormack for the opportunity to join the staff at Florida Atlantic University,” said Marlin. “The reputation of this baseball program speaks for itself in the state and around the country. FAU will be a great place to learn and compete on a national level. I’m looking forward to getting started.”

“I am extremely happy that Rick has joined our family here at FAU,” added McCormack. “I look forward to working with him. He is an accomplished coach and will make an impact on our program."

Prior to his stint at High Point, Marlin was close by at Florida Southern College, a Division II program in Lakeland, Florida. He was the Mocs’ assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, and again was in charge of outfield defense. In addition, he was the team’s bench and hitting coach and developed strength and conditioning programs for position players. The 2014 FSC squad made the NCAA South Regional championship game, and he worked with four MLB draft picks.

Marlin played four years of collegiate baseball at Penn State, starting a total of 162 career games in the Nittany Lions’ outfield. He batted just under .300 for his career and was the team’s top conference hitter as a senior, batting .338. Marlin earned his undergraduate degree in crime, law and justice. He is from Orlando and starred at Bishop Moore Catholic High School.