16-05-2025
Upstate college mourns the passing of former coach
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Spartanburg Methodist College said they are mourning the passing of their former baseball coach, Tim Wallace.
'Simply put, Tim Wallace was a legend on the baseball diamond and here at SMC,' Megan Aiello, Atheletic Director of Spartanburg Methodist College, said. 'To achieve the level of success he did for as long as he did, just exemplifies his dedication, commitment, and drive for teaching his players to be better athletes and better young men. Our condolences go out to his family in this difficult time. We want them to know that he was a mentor and friend to many of us here, and we'll miss him terribly.'
Wallace served as the baseball coach for Spartanburg Methodist College for over three decades, before retiring on April 25, 2025.
He was referred to as the 'one man that ruled the diamond' by college officials.
Wallace had achieve nearly every award he could that was available to a coach at his level, including induction into the National Junior College Athletic Association Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, in 2014.
He achieved a total of 1,351 wins, fourth most for a college baseball coach. Wallace was named eight time 'Region 10 Coach of the Year,' six time 'Eastern District Coach of the Year,' and 'American Baseball Coaches Association Regional Coach of the Year' numerous times.
The college said there is no information regarding services yet, but they will make an announcement once it is scheduled.
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