Bill Picketts Bill Picketts Bill Picketts Bill Picketts brings a wealth of experience to LA Pierce College both as head coach as well as a player. Bill began his collegiate playing career at College of the Canyons, then transferred to Long Beach State. As a member of the Original Dirtbags team in 1989, Bill played in the College World Series and was eventually drafted in the 12th
Show More Bill Picketts brings a wealth of experience to LA Pierce College both as head coach as well as a player. Bill began his collegiate playing career at College of the Canyons, then transferred to Long Beach State. As a member of the Original Dirtbags team in 1989, Bill played in the College World Series and was eventually drafted in the 12th round by the Oakland Athletics out of Cal State LA. After his minor league career ended, Bill transitioned directly into coaching. First in the high school ranks
Known for his ability to develop his players, Bill has coached dozens of players that have reached the 4-year level as well as several players that have been drafted by Major League teams, including Juan Perez, Cory Jones, Casey Ryan, Tommy Wilson, and Brandon Lewis, just to name a few. As proud as he is with the number of professional players that have come through his program, Bill’s greatest source of pride is seeing his student-athletes move on and achieve academic success, especially his son Will Picke