
Chris Hart Takes the Helm of NC State Baseball
Hart’s extensive tenure, proven recruiting acumen and three College World Series trips position him to lead NC State’s baseball program into a new era.
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Hart’s extensive tenure, proven recruiting acumen and three College World Series trips position him to lead NC State’s baseball program into a new era.

After 22 years in the Wolfpack’s coaching ranks, Chris Hart is poised to lead the NC State baseball team, with former players praising his developmental impact and commitment.

After a storied 30‑season run, Elliott Avent steps down, handing the program to longtime assistant Chris Hart, who aims to keep the Wolfpack competitive in the NCAA Tournament.

Chris Hart succeeds Elliott Avent as N.C. State’s baseball head coach, inheriting a program with a deep postseason pedigree.

Chris Hart, who spent two decades in various roles within the NC State baseball program, has been named the 17th head coach following Elliott Avent’s retirement. He expressed gratitude to Avent, Boo Corrigan and others, and outlined his plans to build on the program’s strong foundation.

Veteran coach Elliott Avent retired at the season’s end, leaving a legacy of over 1,100 wins and three College World Series trips; the Wolfpack trustees approved Chris Hart’s appointment, citing his two‑decade assistant role, recruiting acumen, and deep ties to the program.

Chris Hart, a longtime NC State baseball assistant, has been named the 17th head coach of the Wolfpack, bringing a track record of player development, elite recruiting and deep program knowledge.

After three decades at the helm, Elliott Avent announced his retirement, concluding a career that turned NC State baseball into a perennial national contender and launched the careers of stars like Carlos Rodon and Trea Turner.