Head Coach

Reginald Johnson, II

Reginald Johnson, II begins his 12th season as the head baseball coach at Edward Waters College. Johnson was introduced as the Tigers skipper on November 4, 2011 and has proven to be one of the best and most exciting young head coaches in college baseball. Upon his arrival at EWU, Johnson made it a top priority to bring in student athletes to the college that were ready to tackle all challenges in the classroom and on the field.

At present, Johnson’s teams have a combined record of 309-282-1 and have had a winning record in nine of those 12 seasons. Johnson picked up his milestone 300th career victory as a collegiate head coach on April 11, 2023 with an 8-4 road victory over Voorhees University.

In 2022, Edward Waters reached their ultimate success under Johnson's leadership. The Tigers won the 2022 Tyson Foods Black College World Series with a 3-2 victory over Kentucky State in the title game and claimed their second HBCU Baseball National Title in program history.

2018's 30-25 record marked the fourth consecutive season that Edward Waters had 30 or more wins in a season. Under Johnson’s direction, the Tigers claimed the 2015 Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Regular Season Championship and set program record for winning percentage in the 2016 season with a .705. At the conclusion of the 2015 season, Johnson was also named the Small College Division Coach of the Year by blackcollegenines.com.

Johnson’s teams have not only been champions on the field, they have also been successful in the classroom as his players have received numerous academic awards from the College as well as the NAIA. The Tigers have also been instrumental in the community as they have been a part of several community service projects and have become advocates for brain cancer awareness following the long and valiant battle with the disease by former assistant coach Robert “J. C.” Cantrell.

A native of Jacksonville, Johnson graduated and played High School Baseball at First Coast High School (1998-2001). He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Sports Management from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2007. In addition, he was a four year collegiate letterwinner with playing experience at Bethune-Cookman University, Edward Waters, and Florida Gulf Coast.