All good things must come to an end, and that includes the run of David Pierce as the head coach of Texas Longhorns baseball. Pierce, who was at the helm of the program for three trips to the College World Series, was hired in June of 2016, and took UT to an NCAA Regional in his first season.

While his tenure in Austin would be deemed successful by some, the bar is set incredibly high for Texas Baseball. As a result the school and coach both felt it was time to part ways.

Below are statements from both David Pierce and Texas AD, Chris Del Conte:

"CDC and I met after the season and we mutually agreed that the best thing for the program was to go in a different direction. It's been an honor and privilege to lead this program for the last eight years. It certainly is a time I will always cherish as a coach, and I am so appreciative of The University of Texas for the opportunity. Thank you to Longhorn Nation, the fan base, our support staff, student assistants and the media who covered us so well. I especially want to thank the coaches and our former and current players who helped us win a lot of games and represented our program in a first-class manner. Thank you all for your hard work, dedication and commitment to Texas Baseball. You will forever be in my heart, and I look forward to continuing to cheer you on in baseball and beyond."

David Pierce

"After the season, Coach Pierce and I had some time to visit about the year, the future of our program, where we are, and where we're headed. It was a difficult decision for us both, but we have mutually agreed that we should make a change. I am so grateful for Coach Pierce and all he has poured into our baseball program for the past eight years. He is an incredible person, and I've truly enjoyed my time working with him. I appreciate the passion, pride and steadfast commitment he had for coaching and working with our student-athletes and am thankful for all he's done for Texas Athletics and our entire university community as our head coach. I wish Coach Pierce and his family the best in the future."

Chris Del Conte, UT Vice President and Lois and Richard Folger Athletics Director