Assistant Coach - Ben Genrich

Coach Genrich is a Pope High School class of 1999 alumni who was the ACE of the  Pope pitching staff in 1998 and 1999 leading the Hounds into their 1st ever state tournament appearance in the 1999 season.

Upon Graduation from Pope, Genrich starred for Kennesaw State Owls where he pitched 4 seasons highlighted by his sophomore season where he was one of the top pitchers in Division 2 baseball ending the season with a 2.72 ERA over 79.1 innings. Genrich entered the education world after graduation with a short foray in the elementary classroom with Cobb County Schools before joining Delta Airlines where he still works today.

Genrich has served in a variety of coaching roles throughout his tenure coaching many of his sons’ teams with Cartersville little league as well as a brief stint in GHSA baseball working with state powerhouse Allatoona high during their inaugural season working with longtime coach Keith Hansen. 

Coach Turco shared: “I am excited to get Ben back to Pope as his return has been a long time coming. Coach Rowland was remarkably close to brining Ben back home in the 2010’s but his transition to the corporate world temporarily dashed the reunion. Ben is a knowledgeable baseball person, a loyal Greyhound supporter and an amazing teammate and friend. It will be great to get to see Ben pour back into our boys.”