ROCHESTER, Mich. - The Oakland University Athletic Department today announced the resignation of Head Baseball Coach Jordon Banfield, effective July 16.
 
After four seasons at the helm of the Golden Grizzlies, Coach Banfield has decided to step down to pursue new opportunities.
 
"I must start by thanking Steve Waterfield for giving me the opportunity to be a Division I Head Coach," Banfield said. "It's all I've ever wanted professionally and building this program the last four years has been an absolute dream fulfilled. Oakland will always be home to me and I am forever a Golden Grizzly fan. I leave behind a group of tremendous people and know that the program is in good hands. We've proven you can win at Oakland and I look forward to watching the team achieve even greater success in the years to come."
 
During his tenure, Banfield led the team to back-to-back Horizon League Tournament championship games and guided the Golden Grizzlies to its best Horizon League finishes in program history. In his four years, he posted a 109-114 overall record, with 91 total wins and 58 conference wins over the last three years. Since moving to Division I in 1998, Banfield and the Golden Grizzlies made program history as it tallied 60 wins and 40 conference wins in a two-year span.
 
"I wish Jordon all the best as he pursues the next chapter of his coaching career," Oakland Director of Athletics Steve Waterfield said. "I appreciate his leadership and hard work that built a very strong foundation and culture for success on and off the field. He has helped place the Oakland University baseball program on its current upward trajectory, poised for even greater success."
 
In the coming days, the athletic department will provide information on the head coaching search and plans for the 2024-25 season.