UT-San Antonio baseball coach Pat Hallmark issued an apology Wednesday for verbally accosting and physically shoving Texas State University coach Steven Trout after the Roadrunners’ 19-4 trouncing of the Bobcats the day before.
In videos circulating online, Hallmark is seen shoving Trout after the teams shook hands following the game.
Another clip shared online shows Hallmark shouting at Texas State’s bullpen.
Although it’s unclear what led up to the altercation, Hallmark apologized for showing unsportsmanlike conduct toward Texas State and its coach.
“I want to apologize to UTSA and our incredible fans for any embarrassment I may have caused for my conduct after last night’s game,” Hallmark said. “I also want to apologize to the Texas State baseball program, its coaches, student-athletes, and fans. Regardless of my motivation or provocation, I did not represent the sportsmanship and character that we demand of our student-athletes and that UTSA expects and deserves. I will do better.”
Despite the outburst, UTSA’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, Lisa Campos, said Hallmark won’t face school-imposed penalties for his actions.
“It is clear that Coach Hallmark’s conduct last night was unacceptable,” Campos said in a statement. “I have addressed his words and actions with him, and I am confident that he understands and acknowledges that it cannot happen again. We consider the matter closed.”
UTSA’s baseball team has a 34-17 record, and it’s competing for a top seed in the American Conference tournament. If the Roadrunners win the tourney, they’ll get an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
The Roadrunners will next take on the University of Alabama at Birmingham at 6 p.m. Thursday in San Antonio.
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