A New Era for Golden Eagles Recruiting
Southern Miss baseball has named Kyle Cheesebrough its new recruiting coordinator, stepping into the role vacated by Travis Creel, who accepted a head‑coaching position at Jacksonville State. Cheesebrough arrives after a stint as an assistant at Mississippi State and a single season at Houston, bringing with him a proven track record that includes guiding the Bulldogs to the College World Series in 2019 and 2021.
The program also announced the promotion of Ladd Rhodes to hitting coach, a move designed to deepen the team’s offensive development. Rhodes, a longtime figure in the Southern Miss system, will now shape the hitting approach alongside Cheesebrough’s recruiting focus.
Strategic Implications for the Program
Cheesebrough’s extensive network across Mississippi and the broader Southeast is expected to sharpen the Golden Eagles’ ability to attract top talent. His experience at programs that have competed on the national stage adds credibility to the recruiting pitch, while Rhodes’s elevation reinforces continuity within the coaching staff.