Skip Bertman

Skip Bertman, 88, died on August 14, 2026. Skip Bertman was known publicly as an American baseball player (Miami Hurricanes) and coach (LSU Tigers). Stanley "Skip" Bertman (May 23, 1938 – August 14, 2026) was an American former college baseball coach and athletic director at Louisiana State University (LSU). He led the LSU Tigers baseball team to five College World Series championships and seven Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 18 years as head coach. He amassed 870 wins, 330 losses, and three ties for a.724 winning percentage. His.754 winning percentage in NCAA baseball tournament competition is the highest among head coaches in college baseball history. Public biographical listings identify Bertman as an American baseball player (Miami Hurricanes) and coach (LSU Tigers). This public record remains centered on Bertman's work as an American baseball player (Miami Hurricanes) and coach (LSU Tigers) and the documented milestones of that career.