Kevin Leighton

Kevin Leighton
Current position
TitleHead Coach
TeamFordham
ConferenceAtlantic 10
Record305–353–1
Biographical details
Born (1979-08-28) August 28, 1979 (age 45)
Brewster, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1998–2001Seton Hall
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2002–2005Manhattan (Asst.)
2006–2011Manhattan
2012–presentFordham
Head coaching record
Overall505–472–2
TournamentsA10: 7–8
NCAA: 2–4
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
  • Atlantic 10 Tournament (2019)

Kevin Leighton (born August 28, 1979) is an American baseball coach and former player, who is the current head baseball coach of the Fordham Rams. He played college baseball for the Seton Hall Pirates from 1998 to 2001.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He served as the head coach of the Manhattan (2002–2005).

  1. ^ "Kevin Leighton". Manhattan Jaspers. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  2. ^ 2013 Yearbook (PDF). Manhattan Jaspers. p. 88. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 2, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  3. ^ "2013 Baseball Coaching Staff". Fordham Rams. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  4. ^ "Kevin Leighton named Fordham coach". ESPN. July 18, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  5. ^ "Leighton takes over as head coach at Fordham". College Baseball Insider. July 18, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  6. ^ "Leighton takes over at Fordham". NCAA. July 18, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  7. ^ "Ex-Manhattan Jaspers Coach Kevin Leighton Moves To Fordham". CBS 2. July 19, 2011. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
  8. ^ Dennis Waszak Jr. (June 2, 2011). "Upset-minded Manhattan ready for NCAAs, Florida". USA Today. Retrieved December 1, 2013.