Nick Ammirati, who spent the past two seasons as Georgia’s assistant hitting coach, announced he will join Auburn’s baseball staff as the Tigers’ new hitting coordinator.
A Strategic Addition for the Tigers
During his tenure in Athens, Ammirati helped the Bulldogs capture back‑to‑back regular‑season titles and set a program record with 179 home runs in 2026, a season in which Georgia topped the league in long balls.
His collaboration with fellow assistant Will Coggin produced one of the nation’s most potent offenses and helped attract a top‑ranked transfer portal class last year.
Auburn’s head coach Wes Johnson, who took over after the 2024 season, said the hire reflects a desire to bring in a proven recruiter and bat‑development specialist who already knows the SEC landscape.
Ammirati’s move follows the departure of Josh Simpson, who left the Bulldogs earlier this year, and signals a continued effort by the Tigers to bolster their hitting development pipeline.