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Seth McClung steps down as Tarpon Springs high school baseball coach

Lawrence Andrew Fernandezby: Lawrence Fernandez06/05/25lawandfern
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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Seth McClung (73) pitches during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park. (© Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images)

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Seth McClung announced that he will step down as Tarpon Springs High School head coach.

A portion of his tweet reads, “Accountability, culture, and dedication have always been my top priorities in building a strong program. I am proud that we achieved two of the best seasons Tarpon Baseball has seen in the past 25 years, even when we didn’t always have the most talent on the field. I am excited to pursue new opportunities and look forward to the challenges ahead.”

Before Seth McClung took over Tarpon Springs, the Spongers had a 61-159 record over ten years. In his first year, the team finished with a 17-11 record, good for a runner-up finish in their district. Likewise, they reached the Class 4A state tournament Sweet 16 but lost to the Mulberry Panthers 10-0.

The following year, McClung coached Tarpon Springs to a 13-15 record, their second-best standing in 13 years. In addition to being their district’s runner-up, he had seven players joining college baseball programs.

In two seasons, Seth McClung won two District’s Coach of the Year awards and an FACA Regional Coach of the Year honors. He finished his coaching stint at Tarpon Springs with a 39-29 record.

Before becoming a Florida high school baseball coach, McClung was an MLB pitcher. He made his professional debut in 2003 with the Tampa Bay Rays. Three years later, he became a starter, but limited success had him demoted to the minor leagues. He returned to MLB and became a closer.

Seth McClung also suited up for three seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. While he had his last MLB appearance in 2009, he signed minor league contracts with the Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers, the Brewers (2012), Chicago Cubs, and Pittsburgh Pirates. He also had playing stints in Mexico and China.

The uncle of Orlando Magic guard Mac McClung finished his MLB career with a 26-35 record with 346 strikeouts and a 5.46 earned run average.