Tyler Packanik is in his second season on the staff at Jacksonville State.
Head coach Steve Bieser wanted a familiar face to join him at Jax State as Tyler Packanik followed him from the University of Missouri.
Packanik followed Bieser from Columbia, Missouri after spending three seasons under Bieser with the Tigers. He serves as the recruiting coordinator for the Gamecocks.
He hit the recruiting trail throughout the region fast with one of the top recruiting hauls in the history of the program in his first season with the Gamecocks. According to Perfect Game, one of the premier recruiting sources and organization for amateur baseball prospects throughout the country, Perfect Game ranked Jax State's 2024 class 87th in the country, which is the best ranking for the program since PG started ranking classes starting in 2011.
Packanik worked extensively with the Tigers' defense, especially on the infield. He also oversaw Mizzou's instruction on the base paths.
Packanik, who mans the first-base coach box, brought those base running instructions to Jax State. The Gamecocks were active on the base paths in 2024 with 92 stolen bases, one of the top stolen base teams in Conference USA. The 92 stolen bases were the most by a Gamecock club since the 2010 club swiped 93 bases.
Prior to Mizzou, Packanik served as the director of personnel and video coordination at Stetson (2018-20), where he spearheaded the scouting and film efforts for the team. In his role, he analyzed Stetson and opponent film and scouting reports, collaborated with the coaches in preparation of competition strategy, and prepared opponent scouting reports. He also gathered all information and data, using FlightScope, DiamondKinetics and BATS systems, to ensure all systems are being implemented into coaching and recruiting.
He also served as a volunteer assistant coach at Bucknell from 2017-18. He was tasked with coaching the infielders and assist with hitters, as well as serving as the Bisons' first-base coach and managing infield alignment. He also assisted by serving as camp coordinator (prospect and team camps). Originally from Plant City, Fla., Packanik graduated from Marietta College in 2016.
