NJCAA Division I Baseball World Series Championships. Among Fournier’s accolades, the 2019 team won 49 consecutive games and spent 8 weeks ranked at no. 1, the 2020 team spent 3 weeks ranked no. 1 before the season was canceled due to COVID-19, and he has won the GRAC “Coach of the Year” Award eleven times. WVC President Dr. Matt Fowler said of Fournier, “I am truly excited for Coach Fournier and this opportunity he has before him. While we would like to be selfish and hold on to our Hall of Fame Coach, it’s important for all of us to celebrate when one of our students, faculty, or staff is able to take that next step in life because of their time here at Wabash Valley College.” President Fowler went on to say, “I have worked with Rob for 24 of his 26 years at Wabash Valley College, and I’ve always been impressed with his work both on and off the field. His teams have been ranked in the top 25 in the nation for over 20 consecutive years, but more importantly, he has continually taught young men the importance of doing it the right way. His 90 percent graduation rate and his team’s service to the community through Adopt a Highway, leaf raking for the elderly, and camps for underprivileged youth have made lasting impressions on the community and nearly 1,000 young men over the years.” In the past 26 seasons, Fournier has sent over 390 WVC players to four-year schools in the SEC, Big 12, MVC, C-USA, Sun Belt, Big 10, A-Sun, OVC and others. Coach Fournier has also helped develop 93 players who were drafted to the MLB or signed professional contracts.
The College held a going-away party for Fournier on his last day and served Dairy Dee ice cream to all who attended.
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