Deborah Jones - Softball Coach - Ball State University Athletics

Deborah Jones

Title:
Assistant Coach
Email:
dljones2@bsu.edu

Deborah Jones, who played her first three seasons of collegiate softball at Ball State (2020-22) and final two at Arizona State (2023-24), enters her first season as an assistant coach for the Cardinals in 2025

Over her five-year playing career, Jones was credited with 32 victories and 336 strikeouts over 437.0 innings of work. She boasted a 3.48 career ERA, including a 2.74 effort in her three seasons at Ball State. All seven of her career complete game shutouts came during her time on the Ball State roster, as did 25 of her 32 wins.

"I could not be more thrilled to welcome Deborah back to Muncie," Peña said. "A top performer at Ball State and Arizona State, she'll be able to challenge our hitters daily which will make us better from the start. In addition, she will assist me in the bullpen by gathering data, assisting with film and carrying out bullpen plans. She has a genuine desire to help others grow and to see our team be successful on and off the field. I love her enthusiasm and her energy, and I know we will benefit greatly from having her on staff."

Jones was also a two-time All-Mid-American Conference Second Team selection in her Ball State career, earning the honor in both 2021 and 2022. In her final season in the Cardinal and White, she boasted a 2.21 ERA over 15 MAC appearances and held opposing league batters to a .220 average. In her first run to all-conference honors, she produced 10 wins and a 2.85 ERA in league play, helping the Cardinals produce a program record 31 MAC wins.