What They’re Saying About Pat Hallmark
“Hallmark was a joy to be around during my career. He was very relatable to us players, not just with baseball but as we were growing as men. I didn’t realize it until I got older but to have that kind of relationship with coaches when you are 18-19 years old and being away from home for the first time, is something special.”
- Washington Nationals infielder Anthony Rendon, who played at Rice for Hallmark
“It’s remarkable that someone who is so perfectly qualified for the job, like Pat, would be right there in town. He’s a San Antonio person. His high school education is Texas. He is perfect for that job. UTSA has a bright future with him at the helm.
“He is very competitive and that is a great thing in a leader and coach. He was always a high-energy guy. He throws himself into the job completely. He has all the skills. He’s always wanted to be a head coach and he’s evolved quite well over time because that was his drive. He has a clear purpose and didn’t let anything deter him from his purpose. Some people have doubts about what their purpose is but he never had any doubt that this is what he wanted to do.”
“(As a player) Pat came to me from Alvin Junior College. We needed a catcher badly and he had done a little bit of everything. We put him behind the plate and that is the first year we went to a regional. That’s the year we eliminated LSU in Baton Rouge with Pat as our catcher. He showed leadership and I always thought – in particularly after he started coaching with me – that he’d be a great leader and he obviously is.”
- Wayne Graham, legendary Rice Head Coach and College Baseball Hall of Famer
“Pat is a tremendous hire. He is a proven winner with a fantastic baseball mind. He has a great ability to get the most out of his players, and they enjoy playing for him. Pat and his wonderful family will be a great addition to UTSA.”
- Missouri Head Coach Steve Bieser
“Pat Hallmark has a long track record of success at Rice, Missouri and UIW. He's coached some big talents along the way, proving his ability both as a talent evaluator and developer. His quick turnaround at UIW has been especially impressive, taking a program that only recently moved up to Division I and making it into a contender in the Southland. All those qualities should play well as he takes over at UTSA.”
- Baseball AmericaNational Writer Teddy Cahill
“Pat Hallmark is an excellent hire for UTSA. Pat earned a very good reputation as an assistant during his time at Rice, and also made an immediate impact at Missouri before returning to UIW. Hallmark made huge waves during his stint at UIW as well, taking that program to another level. Pat has a great pedigree and is a strong hire for the Roadrunners."
- D1baseball.com Editor Kendall Rogers
- Washington Nationals infielder Anthony Rendon, who played at Rice for Hallmark
“It’s remarkable that someone who is so perfectly qualified for the job, like Pat, would be right there in town. He’s a San Antonio person. His high school education is Texas. He is perfect for that job. UTSA has a bright future with him at the helm.
“He is very competitive and that is a great thing in a leader and coach. He was always a high-energy guy. He throws himself into the job completely. He has all the skills. He’s always wanted to be a head coach and he’s evolved quite well over time because that was his drive. He has a clear purpose and didn’t let anything deter him from his purpose. Some people have doubts about what their purpose is but he never had any doubt that this is what he wanted to do.”
“(As a player) Pat came to me from Alvin Junior College. We needed a catcher badly and he had done a little bit of everything. We put him behind the plate and that is the first year we went to a regional. That’s the year we eliminated LSU in Baton Rouge with Pat as our catcher. He showed leadership and I always thought – in particularly after he started coaching with me – that he’d be a great leader and he obviously is.”
- Wayne Graham, legendary Rice Head Coach and College Baseball Hall of Famer
“Pat is a tremendous hire. He is a proven winner with a fantastic baseball mind. He has a great ability to get the most out of his players, and they enjoy playing for him. Pat and his wonderful family will be a great addition to UTSA.”
- Missouri Head Coach Steve Bieser
“Pat Hallmark has a long track record of success at Rice, Missouri and UIW. He's coached some big talents along the way, proving his ability both as a talent evaluator and developer. His quick turnaround at UIW has been especially impressive, taking a program that only recently moved up to Division I and making it into a contender in the Southland. All those qualities should play well as he takes over at UTSA.”
- Baseball AmericaNational Writer Teddy Cahill
“Pat Hallmark is an excellent hire for UTSA. Pat earned a very good reputation as an assistant during his time at Rice, and also made an immediate impact at Missouri before returning to UIW. Hallmark made huge waves during his stint at UIW as well, taking that program to another level. Pat has a great pedigree and is a strong hire for the Roadrunners."
- D1baseball.com Editor Kendall Rogers