🚨 New Staff Member 🚨
Runbirds Baseball would like to welcome Chris Monroe to the team!
Chris Monroe is a seasoned baseball coach with a diverse background spanning collegiate coaching, summer league development, and professional scouting programs. He is currently the Bench Coach for the Bristol Stateliners in the Appalachian League, powered by MLB and USA Baseball. In 2023, he served as the Pitching Coach for the Pulaski River Turtles in the same league and was selected to participate in the MLB Scout and Coaching Development Program, completing a scouting apprenticeship during the MLB Arizona Fall League. His summer ball experience also includes roles as Hitting Coach for the Burlington Bees (Prospect League, 2022), Pitching Coach for the Winnipesaukee Muskrats (NECBL, 2018), and Bench Coach for the Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods League, 2016).
At the collegiate level, Chris is currently the Recruiting Coordinator at Saint Anselm College (2023–2024). His past coaching roles include Assistant Coach at Spoon River College (2022), where he worked with catchers and served as an assistant hitting coach; Volunteer Pitching Coach at Western Illinois University (NCAA Division I, 2021); Pitching Coach at Worcester State University (2018); and Volunteer Assistant at Framingham State University (2015–2016).
Chris played collegiate baseball as a right-handed pitcher at Framingham State University from 2011 to 2015, following a successful high school career at Fitchburg High School (2006–2010). Known for his well-rounded expertise, Chris brings a deep understanding of pitching, hitting, catching, recruiting, and scouting to every team he works with, along with a strong commitment to player development and growth both on and off the field.
For over 10 years, the Runbirds tradition has made a lasting impact across the New England baseball community. Our mission is to develop dedicated athletes and help them reach their highest potential—on and off the field.
Our organization features competitive teams from 9U through 17U, all led by a passionate and knowledgeable coaching staff with college playing experience at the Division I, II, and III levels. In addition, our 15u-17u college prep staff brings years of collegiate coaching experience to the program, offering expert guidance, connections, and insight to help players navigate the recruiting process and find the right fit.
Runbirds Baseball has proudly helped guide numerous athletes to compete at both the collegiate and professional levels, continuing a legacy of excellence and opportunity.
