Tom Raven Named New Trojan Men’s Baseball Coach

Trinity is pleased to announce Tom Raven as the new Trojans' baseball coach. Raven comes to Trinity from Deer Valley Light and Life Church in Arizona where he has served as an assistant pastor since 2000. Raven remained active in baseball during his recent pastoral work by serving as an assistant baseball coach at Greenway High School. From 1998-2000, Raven was the head baseball coach for Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. In his first year as the head coach, he led a team that won a mere nine games the previous season to a 25-win season in 1999. Raven's team found continued success, winning 24 games in 2000.

Raven brings experience to TIU from both college baseball and youth discipleship levels. This experience will further augment the legacy of the Trojan baseball team.

"I am very excited about the addition of Coach Raven to the Trinity community, and the positive impact he will have upon our department and the men's baseball program. His unique combination of baseball knowledge, and a desire for ministry and discipleship in the lives of his players are exactly what we were looking for in a new coach," said Director of Athletics, Patrick Gilliam. "I anticipate great things from him in providing our student-athletes with an overall positive and life-changing experience."

Before coaching at Asbury, Raven served as the assistant baseball coach from 1995-1998 at West Jessamine High School in Nicholasville, KY. Prior, Raven attended Asbury Theological Seminary and served as a youth pastor from 1991-1995 for Arrow Highway Wesleyan Church.

At the semi-professional level, Raven spent a season playing on a team in Azusa, CA. Raven played second baseman for the Cougars at Azusa Pacific University in California. Coach Raven is filled with passion for God and baseball and he enjoys intertwining the two.

"Beyond God and family, my two passions are Christian discipleship and baseball. I felt led to disciple a group of players through the avenue of baseball," said Raven. "I was drawn to Trinity because of their passion for their players' lives and Christian growth, yet with a desire to excel on the field. I am confident that with God's help I can lead the Trinity baseball team to the goals of spiritual growth and competitive quality of play."

Trojan men's baseball has plenty to be excited about with the signing of their new head coach for the 2008 season. Come and support Coach Raven and the team as they begin their season in March.