| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Head coach |
| Team | UConn |
| Conference | Big East |
| Record | 735–474–5 |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | 1972 (age 51–52) Vernon, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Connecticut |
| Playing career | |
| 1991–1994 | UConn |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1997–1998 | UConn (GA) |
| 1999–2003 | UConn (assistant) |
| 2004–present | UConn |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 735–474–5 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
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James F. Penders is the coach of the UConn Huskies baseball team. Penders began his time with the Huskies in 1991 as a player on the varsity team. In his senior year, he was named a co-captain and helped to lead the Huskies to victory in the 1994 Big East Conference baseball tournament. Penders was named an assistant coach of the Huskies in 1997 and became head coach after the 2003 season.