Louisiana Christian University Athletics

Following in the footsteps of his father, legendary Louisiana College head baseball coach Mike Byrnes, Matt Byrnes has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success for the Wildcat baseball program both as a player and coach. A 2006 graduate of Louisiana College, Byrnes was a three-time All-ASC selection as a second baseman as well as a three-time All-ASC Academic Honor Roll selection. As a player, Byrnes was a fiery competitor who holds LC season and career records for stolen bases and hit-by-pitches as well as the career record for most runs scored. He was selected by his teammates as a team captain during his senior campaign. Also won the prestigious Townsend Award at Louisiana College his senior year, one of the highest honors a Louisiana College student can receive.

Following his playing career at LC, Byrnes went on to play professionally for the Alexandria Aces of the United League. After a two-year stint as assistant baseball coach at LSU-Alexandria, Byrnes joined his father in 2011 as assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator for the Wildcats, and his impact was immediately felt. During his first season as assistant coach, Byrnes helped guide the Wildcats to a 26-win season on the diamond on the way to being part of the 2011 ASC coaching Staff of the Year. Byrnes would be a part of even more history during the 2013 season, as he helped guide LC to yet another 26-win season and their first ever ASC Runner-Up finish and first-ever appearance in the ASC Championship Tournament. For his efforts, Byrnes was yet again a part of the 2013 ASC Coaching Staff of the year, his second in three years.