Following allegations of misconduct, Northwestern University dismissed baseball coach Jim Foster on Thursday. This decision comes just days after the university fired longtime football coach Pat Fitzgerald due to a hazing scandal.
Athletic Director Derrick Gragg confirmed Foster's dismissal, emphasizing Northwestern's commitment to providing a positive environment for students and staff. He acknowledged the ongoing nature of the situation and the various factors considered before reaching this decision.
An internal investigation by the university's human resources department prior to the baseball season revealed that Foster had engaged in bullying and abusive behavior, including inappropriate comments about a female staff member and negative remarks about his staff to other colleagues.
Several coaches left Northwestern's baseball program earlier this year, and the team finished the season with a 10-40 record. After the season concluded, sixteen players entered the transfer portal.
Foster previously coached at Army from 2017 to 2022. Assistant coach Brian Anderson will oversee the baseball program following Foster's departure.
