Jim Darin re-joins the Tom Sox as an Assistant Coach after making three trips to the Valley League Championship as a part of Corey Hunt’s staff from 2017-19. A former 30+year Therapy Services Administrator at UVA Health, Darin will assist the Tom Sox roster with health, safety, and preventative care, keeping them in top shape for the league’s 42-game schedule. 

“I’m really excited to re-join the Tom Sox,” Darin said. “The three years I spent with the Tom Sox were some of the best experiences of my life. I liked the energy, getting to know the players, and seeing what has become of the players we got to coach during that time. I’m looking forward to more success this summer.”

During Darin’s first tenure as an assistant, the Tom Sox began their dominant run over the Valley League that still continues today. The ’Sox won the league title in 2017, just their third year as a franchise, and followed it up with a second in 2019. Darin helped mentor MLB players Vinnie Pasquantino, Connor Gillispie, Carson Spiers, and Kyle Nicolas, as well as 2017 VBL MVP Michael Wielansky and 2018 VBL Pitcher of the Year Jared Wetherbee. 

Now retired from the healthcare industry, Darin maintains an active role with both the Monticello High School baseball program and the Charlottesville-based Dominican Baseball Camp, which he has been a part of for more than a decade. With the Dominican Baseball Camp, Darin mentored Jesus Cesari, who will be a part of the Tom Sox’s 2025 roster.

“The wealth of knowledge that Jim brings will help a great deal,” said Tomlin. “Learning the game and playing better is part of the players’ development, but a lot of times the body is a hindrance to their skill development. Jim will bring a good dynamic to the staff in keeping the guys healthier, helping them learn how to stay healthy, as well as learning how to play the game better.”