LANDER BASEBALL CAMPS - Key Persons

Jason Burke

Job Titles:
  • Coach
  • Head
  • Head Baseball Coach / Lander University
Jason Burke is entering his sixth season as head coach of the Lander baseball program. Burke became the Bearcats' sixth baseball coach when he was hired in August 2016.

RICKY SANTIAGO

Job Titles:
  • Recruiting Coordinator / Hitting Coach
Ricky Santiago is entering his second season as Lander's assistant baseball coach. Santiago was hired in October of 2018 and serves as the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator. Santiago worked at Nova Southeastern from 2017-18, helping lead the Sharks to two NCAA Tournament appearances. Nova Southeastern led the nation in home runs in 2017, setting a program record with 97 long balls. Prior to his arrival at Nova Southeastern, Santiago played at Florida Atlantic from 2012-15. As a senior, Santiago was named a Louisville Slugger All-American, leading the Owls in doubles, home runs and RBI. Santiago led the Owls to the NCAA Tournament in 2013 and 2015. The 2015 team posted a 42-19 overall record, the best for the program since 2004.