Florence-Darlington Tech Baseball Camps

Preston McDonald

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Coach McDonald is from Sumter, SC where he is a 2003 graduate of Lakewood High School. He went on to play at Coker College in Hartsville, SC where he graduated in 2007. Coach McDonald started his coaching career in the Sumter Dixie Majors league in 2005 where he also coached the All-Star team.

He was named Head Coach of Dalzell-Shaw American Legion baseball team in 2006. After going winless in his first season, he led the Jets to 21 wins, their first league championship and first ever birth in the state tournament in his second season as head coach. He also served as a student assistant coach at Coker College in 2007.

In 2008, he was an assistant coach at Lakewood High School and became the Head Coach of Bishopville American Legion Baseball team where he coached for two summers. He coached 15 American Legion Baseball players that went on to play college baseball. In past years, he has been an instructor at other college baseball camps that include Clemson University and the University of South Carolina.

Coach McDonald served as Recruiting Coordinator and Infield coach for Florence-Darlington Technical College during the 2008-2009 school year and season before being named Head Coach in April 2009. He became one of the youngest college head baseball coaches in the country at just 24 years old.

The 2012 Stinger Baseball team won the Region 10 Regular Season Championship finishing 20-4 in conference play and 44-12 overall. This set a school record for wins in a season and was only the second Region 10 Championship in school history. They were nationally-ranked for the first time in school history, reaching as high as #7 in the country. Coach McDonald also received the award for Region 10 Coach of the Year. In 2015, the Stingers reached their highest ranking in school history at #4 in the nation.

In 2017, the Stingers won the Region 10 Tournament Championship and Eastern District Championship for the first time in school history. They made their first appearance at the JUCO World Series in Grand Junction, CO finishing 7th in the country. Coach McDonald was named NJCAA D1 Eastern District Coach of the Year and ABCA/Diamond Sports NJCAA D1 Eastern Region Coach of the Year.

In 2018, The Stingers won the Region 10 Regular Season Championship for the 3rd time in school history. They finished with a region record of 19-3 and an overall record of 43-13. 27 of the players on the roster signed with 4-year schools that spring, which was the most of any JUCO in the nation.

In 2021, the Stingers won both the Region 10 Regular Season and Tournament championship. They set a new school record for wins while finishing with an overall record of 46-8, winning the East District Championship and reaching the JUCO World Series for the 2nd time in school history. Coach McDonald was named Region 10 Coach of the Year, NJCAA D1 East District Coach of the Year, and ABCA/Diamond Sports NJCAA D1 Eastern Region Coach of the Year.

In 2022, the Stingers set a new school record for wins while finishing with an overall record of 49-13. They won both the Region 10 Regular Season and Tournament Championship for the second straight season. They finished as the East District Runner-ups. Coach McDonald was named Region 10 Coach of the Year.

In 2023, the Stingers once again set a new school record for wins while finishing with an ovarll record of 50-13. They won the Region 10 Regular Season Championship for the third straight season. Coach McDonald was named Region 10 Coach of the Year.

Since arriving in Florence, he has coached over 90 NCAA Division 1 baseball signees and over 175 total former Stingers that have gone on to play baseball at 4-year colleges. This includes John Taylor, who helped lead the University of South Carolina to back to back NCAA Baseball National Championships in 2010 and 2011 and Spencer Jordan, Florence-Darlington Technical College’s first MLB draft pick by the Atlanta Braves in the 41st Round in 2010. He has coached 13 total players that have gone onto be selected in the MLB Draft.

Coach McDonald has a career won/loss record of 518-231-1 for a .692 winning percentage and has averaged 39 wins per season at FDTC. Coach McDonald is also the Athletics Director at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Coach McDonald and his wife Kayla have a twin boy and girl, Maddux and Isabella.

Coach McDonald’s Milestone Victories

Win #1- February 21, 2010 vs. Limestone College JV

Win #100- May 1, 2012 vs. Southeastern Community College

Win #200- April 22, 2015 vs. Brunswick Community College

Win #300- March 31, 2018 vs. Spartanburg Methodist College

Win #400- April 6, 2021 vs. Francis Marion University JV

Win #500- March 29, 2023 vs. Fayetteville Technical Community College

At Florence Darlington Tech Baseball Camps, we are committed to helping young athletes reach their full potential on and off the baseball field. Our camps offer a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the business, led by the renowned Head Coach Preston McDonald, whose track record of success and dedication to player development is second to none.

Why Choose Our Camps?

Expert Coaching: Our camps are led by Coach Preston McDonald, a seasoned baseball coach with a career spanning over a decade. Coach McDonald’s expertise and passion for the game have helped countless athletes achieve their baseball dreams.
Development: We believe in more than just improving baseball skills. Our camps instill valuable life lessons such as leadership, teamwork, and a strong work ethic, creating well-rounded athletes and individuals.
Proven Success: Coach McDonald’s coaching philosophy has led to numerous championships, record-breaking seasons, and a long list of players who have gone on to play college baseball and even get drafted into the MLB.
Record-Setting Legacy: With multiple school records and prestigious coaching awards under Coach McDonald’s leadership, Florence Darlington Tech Baseball Camps have become a hallmark of excellence in baseball development.
Pathway to Success: Our camps have paved the way for over 90 NCAA Division 1 baseball signees and more than 175 former Stingers who have continued their baseball careers at 4-year colleges. This includes MLB draft picks and players who have competed at the highest levels of the sport.
Unparalleled Facilities: Campers will have the opportunity to train at top-notch facilities and experience a college-level baseball environment, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next step in their baseball journey.
Family Atmosphere: We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive community where campers become part of the Florence Darlington Tech baseball family, forming lasting friendships and connections.

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