Former Panther Bobby Bennett named Director of Baseball Operations

GeorgiaState baseball head coach Greg Frady has announced that Bobby Bennett, a former Georgia State baseball player, has been hired as Director of Baseball Operations. "Jobs like this one are only worth doing because you love them," Frady said.

"Passion is the only thing that makes it possible to exert the amount of time and effort it takes to get the job done."

The former pitcher graduated from Georgia State in 2008 with a degree in business and a focus on real estate. Bennett set several records in his time as a Panther, including 81 mound appearances, according to www. georgiastatesports.com.

Bennett has been busy since graduation, as he has taken on the role of commissioner for the Sunbelt Baseball League, a job which allows Bennett to oversee several areas of administrative planning, including budgeting and recruiting.

As director of baseball operations at Georgia State, Bennett's main responsibilities will include providing food and lodging for players during events, arranging travel, providing equipment, keeping track of the team's budget and game day operations. The Director of Operations also works closely with alumni.

Bennett's colleagues, including Frady, praise Bennett for being hardworking and enthusiastic.

Bennett will bring a great deal of knowledge about baseball and student-athletes to the job. Bennett is eager to work behind the scenes as a Panther.

"It seemed natural because of how much I loved playing ball here and how much I love the team," Bennett said.

Bennett said his main career goals are to stay involved with student athletics and to one day own his own franchise.

For now Bennett said his focus is simply on providing the players with everything they need to be successful.

"I hope the team makes [the] regional again and that they can become a top 25 team," Bennett said.

"I bring a keen sense of understanding about the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a student athlete at Georgia State and also of the pressure that it can place on a student."

Bennett advises Georgia State students who are interested in pursuing careers similar to his to study business and hone their skills in management.

Bennett is thrilled about the new opportunity, but he is quick to tell how much he enjoyed competing on the field.

"The adrenaline rush that competition gives you, it's unlike anything, except maybe skydiving," Bennett said.