TJ Racherbaumer is a first-year Graduate Assistant Coach for the Emporia State University baseball program, bringing with him a distinguished playing career marked by leadership, consistency, and high-level performance. A former Hornet standout, Racherbaumer served as Emporia State’s starting catcher for four seasons and a three-year team captain before moving on to play professionally with the Williamsport Crosscutters in the MLB Draft League.
During his collegiate career, Racherbaumer established himself as one of the most productive and durable players in ESU baseball history. He appeared in 193 games ranking seventh all-time and finished 4th in program history with 666 at-bats. His offensive impact placed him among the Hornets’ all-time greats, concluding his career fifth in hits (200), ninth
in runs scored (144), seventh in doubles (40), tied for seventh in home runs (28), and fourth in total walks (122). Racherbaumer has also caught more than 70 runners stealing, the most in program history.Â
A respected competitor and team leader, Racherbaumer earned MIAA Freshman of the Year in 2022, and First Team All-MIAA as a senior in 2025, cementing his place as one of the conference’s premier catchers. His performance, work ethic, and advanced understanding of the game led to his opportunity with the Williamsport Crosscutters, where he continued to
develop as a professional catcher.
Racherbaumer now transitions into coaching, applying his experience, knowledge of the game, and catcher-specific expertise to the next generation of Hornet student-athletes. His background as a high-level collegiate and professional player gives him a unique perspective on player development, leadership, and the demands of championship-level
baseball.
