FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The announced the 2026 Baseball Coach of the Year Award on Tuesday afternoon as voted on by the MIAA head baseball coaches. Earning the honor for the third consecutive season was Craig Rainey of the Adrian College baseball team.

Rainey guided the Bulldogs to another MIAA Regular Season Championship, an MIAA Tournament Championship, and the program's 18th NCAA Regional appearance. Now in his 33rd season leading Adrian College baseball, Rainey has compiled an overall record of 874-520, good for a .627 winning percentage.

Rainey also earned the MIAA Coach of the Year Award in 2024, when the honor was first introduced, and again in 2025, making him the only coach to receive the award in conference history.

During the 2026 season, Rainey coached seven All-MIAA honorees, including five First Team All-MIAA selections.