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Mike Bianco Guides Ole Miss to Another College World Series Appearance

The veteran coach's 26‑year tenure and the Rebels' upcoming showdown with North Carolina

Mike Bianco stands as the winningest coach in Ole Miss baseball history, having compiled a 990‑585‑1 record over 26 seasons.

His tenure has produced three appearances at the College World Series, the most recent of which will see the Rebels face North Carolina on June 12 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.

A milestone in Oxford

Under Bianco, the Rebels have captured one SEC regular‑season championship and two SEC Tournament titles, while also securing 20 NCAA Tournament bids, nine super‑regional appearances and a national championship in 2022.

Bianco, now 59, is coaching in his third College World Series and is under contract through the 2028 season, with a salary of $1.625 million for the current year and a $150,000 bonus tied to the CWS berth.

His coaching journey began at McNesse State from 1998‑2000 and included a stint as an assistant at LSU from 1993‑97, where he also played catcher for the Tigers between 1988‑89 after starting at Indian River Community College.

The upcoming matchup against North Carolina will be held at the iconic Charles Schwab Field, a venue that has become synonymous with the College World Series in recent years.

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