Email:Coach Burgess

Phone: 706-379-5252

Burgess, a native of Dallas Ga, returns to Young Harris College to begin his coaching career.  A former outfielder/1^st baseman, Burgess helped lead the Mountain Lions to back-to-back GJCAA championships in 2001 and 2002.  In two seasons at Young Harris College his teams compiled an outstanding record of 98-25, while batting .340 with 10 home runs. 

Following his tenure at Young Harris, Burgess, transferred to Georgia State University where he played 1^st base and even saw time on the mound for Head Coach Mike Hurst.  While at Georgia State, Burgess earned two All-Atlantic Sun honors compiling a batting average of .363 for the Panthers.  During his final season in Atlanta, Burgess set school records in 3 different categories:  Avg .420, Obp .530, 21-game hitting streak and ranks in the top 5 in several others.  His .420 Avg  finished the 2004 season ranked 7th in the nation. Coach Burgess hold a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Georgia State University.

For his efforts in his senior campaign, Burgess was chosen in the 22^nd round of the 2004 amateur draft by the Boston Red Sox where he played for two and a half years in Lowell, Mass, Augusta, Ga, and Wilmington, De.

As a coach at Young Harris, Burgess’ responsibilities will include working with the outfielders, strength and conditioning, assisting with the hitters and recruiting.