Jim Chester is an American college baseball coach and former player. He is the head baseball coach for Gardner–Webb University. Chester played college baseball at Thiel College for coach Joe Schaly from 2000 to 2003. Playing career Chester played college baseball at Thiel College. Coaching career On August 4, 2014, Chester was named the head baseball coach for Lock Haven University. On November 8, 2017, Chester was named the head baseball coach for Barton College. On June 14, 2019, Chest was named the head coach at Gardner–Webb University. Head coaching record See also List of current NCAA Division I baseball coaches References External links Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs bio Living people Thiel Tomcats baseball players Seton Hill Griffins baseball coaches Mercyhurst North East Saints baseball coaches Penn State Greater Allegheny Nittany Lions baseball coaches Lock Haven Bald Eagles baseball coaches Barton Bulldogs baseball coaches Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs baseball coaches Year of birth missing (living people)