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Former Hinds Alum Michael Federico to Serve as Guest Speaker for First Pitch Dinner

RAYMOND, Miss. — The Hinds Community College baseball program will host their second annual First Pitch Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. at Mayo Fieldhouse on the Hinds Campus in Raymond.
 
The dinner will feature a Q&A session with former Hinds standout Michael Federico, who is the head baseball coach at the University of Louisiana-Monroe.
 
"Coach Federico got his collegiate playing career started here in Raymond, and it continues to play a large role in what has turned out to be an outstanding career in this game" head coach Dan Rives said. "We are so proud of everything that he has accomplished, and it is an honor to be able to welcome him back to campus for our annual dinner, as you will be hard-pressed to find someone more revered in the game of baseball."
 
Matt Jones, Hinds CC foundation director, will open the evening with an introduction, followed by remarks from Nathan Werremeyer, Hinds CC athletic director. 
 
Rives will then give those in the audience a preview of the upcoming season, introduce the 2024 Eagles and then lead the roundtable discussion with Federico.
 
There will be a Meet & Greet at 6 p.m., where fans can begin bidding on the silent auction. Dinner will be served at approximately 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 years old and under.
 
Federico is currently embarking on his seventh season as head baseball coach at ULM, where he led the Warhawks to increased win totals in three of his first four seasons and was on pace for a breakout campaign in the COVID-19 pandemic shortened 2020 season. 

In 2021, Federico's Warhawks achieved a .500 record in a full season for the first time since 2012, finishing 26-26. ULM also placed third in the Sun Belt Conference West Division, which was its highest spot in the conference standings since 2012. The Warhawks knocked off four Top-10 opponents in the season, picking up a win at No. 3 Ole Miss, a midweek win over No. 9 Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and a series win at No. 6 TCU.
  
Federico's 2020 squad was primed to show the growth in the program. The Warhawks started the season 12-5. At the time of the stoppage, ULM led the Sun Belt Conference in batting average (.311), on base percentage (.433), runs scored (155), scoring (9.1 rpg), stolen bases (36) base on balls (105 and triples (6).

Prior to arriving at ULM, Federico spent nine seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he was responsible for pitchers and catchers. During those nine seasons, Southern Miss won five Conference USA Championships and participated in four NCAA Regional Tournaments. His time at Southern Miss was also highlighted by 24 players being drafted, including 15 pitchers. Federico coached four Conference USA Pitchers of the Year, one Conference USA Player of the Year and a Conference USA Freshman of the Year. In 2015 Federico was named Assistant Coach of the Year by Conference USA after USM posted a conference low ERA of 3.14 while setting a school record with 10 shutouts.

Prior to joining Southern Miss in 2009, Federico was an assistant baseball coach at the University of Memphis, Tennessee, again responsible for pitchers and catchers. He helped lead the Tigers to a NCAA Regional appearance in 2007, its first berth since 1994. Memphis enjoyed back-to-back 30-plus win seasons in 2006 and 2007. During his five years at Memphis, the Tigers had 13 players drafted, including seven pitchers.

Federico enjoyed tremendous success as a head coach at Meridian Community College, leading his squad to two World Series appearances in his three seasons as head coach. He was honored as Region XXIII and Southeastern District Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2004. In 2004, he led the Eagles to 46 wins and finished in ninth place in the World Series tournament. His time at MCC also included 15 players and 9 pitchers being drafted.

Prior to becoming the head coach, he served two seasons as an assistant at Meridian, helping guide the Eagles to a fifth place finish at the 2000 NJCAA World Series. In all, MCC visited the NJCAA World Series three times over Federico's five total seasons.

He started his coaching career as graduate assistant and volunteer coach at Southern Miss in 1997.  The Golden Eagles participated in the 1999 NCAA Regional during his last season there.

Federico, a Slidell, La. native, began his collegiate career at Hinds Community College, where he was the starting catcher.  Hinds participated in back-to-back Junior College World Series appearances. He continued his playing career at Southern Miss, where Federico served as team captain his senior year.

He is married to Hannah and has two sons, Hayden and Brycen and a daughter, Isabella. 

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