Ryan Folmar

Ryan Folmar in an American baseball coach and former catcher. He is the current head baseball coach of the Oral [Roberts Golden Eagles baseball|Oral Roberts Golden Eagles]. He played college baseball at Oklahoma State [Cowboys baseball|Oklahoma State] from 1994 to 1997 for head coaches Gary Ward and Tom Holliday before playing professionally in the Colorado Rockies organization from 1997 to 1998.

Playing career

Folmar was drafted out of Chambersburg Area Senior High School in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in the 46th round of the 1993 Major League Baseball draft by the California Angels, but elected to attend Oklahoma State instead. After the 1994 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League. A four year starter with the Cowboys, he helped lead the team to the 1996 College World Series in his junior season. After completing his collegiate career, he played two seasons in the Colorado Rockies organization.

Coaching career

He served as Director of Baseball Operations at Oklahoma State for five years, from 1999–2003 before accepting an assistant coach position at Oral Roberts. He worked with infielders and served as hitting coach for nine seasons and saw several players join the professional ranks. He was named to his first head coaching position with the Golden Eagles in July 2012.