Welcome Coach Dotson to the DHS Baseball Coaching Staff

Aug 5 2021 04:57

Conner Dotson

Conner Dotson attended Marcus High School from 2011-2014 and lettered on Varsity twice for Head Coach Jeff Sherman. As a Junior, Dotson struck out 15 batters in a game twice, including a no-hitter against Denton Ryan in his first varsity start. As a senior he posted a 1.35 ERA while striking out 71 in 52 innings. Dotson season earned him a First-Team All-District honors in his 2 years on varsity.

Conner then went on to play 4 years at West Virginia University in the Big 12 under Head Coach Randy Mayse and Pitching Coach Derek Matlock. Freshman year Dotson pitched in 18 games (seven starts) and was named to the Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team as a freshman. Sophomore year he won 7 games and was named to the All-Big 12 Tournament Team. Conner Dotson was 3-3 halfway through his junior year before breaking his humerus in the bullpen before a start at Oklahoma State. 

After 2018 and being told he might not ever be able to pitch again, See story link here... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDnQcNFsDSA) Conner transferred to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley under Coach Derek Matlock to finish out his remaining eligibility. Dotson led the WAC in opponent's batting average during conference play by allowing just 19 hits, 13 fewer than any other starter. Only starter in conference play to not allow a homerun. Earned UTRGV Comeback Player of the Year and helped UTRGV win their first conference title in 50+ years. 

Coach Dotson will serve on the Bronco Baseball staff as the programs pitching program director for all levels.  He will also be the Broncos JV Golds head coach.  Coach Dotson has a wealth of knowledge in pitching as he has pitched for some of the best pitching coaches in the country at the collegiate level and summer collegiate levels.  With this experience he will be able to navigate our program in the right direction developing pitchers who are on a development program to improve mechanics, arm care, increase velocity, and teach the insights to how to compete mentally on the mound. Coach Dotson has coached select baseball and worked with pitchers with the D-BAT Organization, he also helps Coach Tompkins with his son’s 10U team. 

Coach Tompkins says, “I have known Conner Dotson and his family since he was 12 years old when he played for my own select baseball organization. Conner is a great pitching guy who knows the in’s and out’s of pitching and its very detailed intricacies. He is loved by his players  and teaches the finer details of the game. Kids love to play for Coach Dotson due to his laid back and calm demeanor. It is a head coaches dream when he has players that come back and coach with them. I am so excited to have Coach Dotson on our staff and leading our kids in the Denton High School baseball program.”