Bio

A former Tampa baseball player was head baseball coach for the Spartans for seven years. Prado's record at Tampa from 1989 through 1995 was 278-124-1. His .691 winning percentage ranks among the top 10 in Division II history. Under Prado, the Spartans played in the post-season all seven seasons as he was head coach and won the national championship in 1992 and 1993. He was named National Coach of the Year twice, SSC Coach of the Year three times and South Region Coach of the Year four times. Tampa won two SSC titles and three South Region championships under Prado. Prado coached 17 first or second team All-America selections at Tampa, including national player of the year Sam Militello in 1990, two Academic All-Americans, 43 all-South Region picks and 32 all-Sunshine State Conference Selections.