Kokomo Creek Chubs Name Jason Taulman as First Head Coach in Team History

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Kokomo Creek Chubs, a member of the Prospect League collegiate summer baseball league, are proud to announce the hiring of Jason Taulman as the team's first head coach. Taulman will lead the Creek Chubs into their inaugural season in summer 2026 at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. 

"We're thrilled to have Jason leading our program from day one," said Joe Thatcher, Kokomo native, former Major League pitcher, and part of the Creek Chubs ownership group. "Jason brings a wealth of baseball knowledge, strong player development experience, and a passion for helping young athletes reach their potential. His leadership will set the tone for what we want the Creek Chubs to represent on and off the field." 

Taulman has spent nine seasons coaching college baseball, including stints at St. Joseph's College, Butler University, Ball State University, and Marian University—all respected Indiana programs. His diverse coaching experience across multiple levels of collegiate baseball has helped him develop a well-rounded approach to teaching, mentoring, and motivating players both on and off the field. Additionally, Taulman has served as the head coach at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis since 2023, continuing his commitment to developing young talent within the state of Indiana. 

"I'm honored and excited to be the first head coach of the Kokomo Creek Chubs," said Taulman. "This organization has a clear vision for excellence, and I'm eager to help create a culture that values hard work, team chemistry, and growth. Kokomo is a great baseball town, and we're going to bring something special to this community." 

The Kokomo Creek Chubs are backed by an experienced baseball-minded ownership and operations group, including former MLB veteran and Kokomo native Joe Thatcher, Bullpen Tournaments, and a close partnership with Prep Baseball. This group understands what it truly means to play college summer baseball and is dedicated to providing players with the best experience possible—highlighted by access to elite facilities, advanced development technology, data-driven insights, and an experienced coaching staff. 

The Creek Chubs will debut in summer 2026, bringing high-level collegiate baseball and family-friendly entertainment to Kokomo and the surrounding community. 

For more information, visit www.prospectleague.com/Kokomo or follow the team on social media @KokomoCreekChubs.

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The Prospect League is a premier, Midwestern, wood-bat collegiate summer baseball league spanning Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. The League provides college players with a professional setting, featuring excellent competition and high-quality facilities. More than 1.8 million fans attended Prospect League games the past three seasons as the League now averages over 600,000 in attendance each year.

Formerly known as the Central Illinois Collegiate League (1963-2008), the Prospect League boasts over 60 years of tradition as one of the nation's original and most recognizable summer leagues. Its distinguished history includes Hall of Famers, NCAA and World Series Champions, over 200 Major League Baseball alumni, and more than 800 professional players worldwide. For more information, visit prospectleague.com and follow @prospectleague on social media.