MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — The Palace City Bison have named Trey Martin the first head coach in franchise history ahead of the team’s inaugural 2027 season in the Independence League.
Martin will lead the Mitchell baseball franchise as it prepares to take the field for its debut season. His responsibilities will include developing players, establishing the team’s identity and building a competitive program.
Martin currently serves as a graduate assistant with the Ave Maria University baseball program. Before entering coaching, Martin played four years of college baseball at Kentucky Christian University.
In an interview with Mitchell Now, Martin said he wants to build a community-based team, emphasizing a connection between the Bison and the Mitchell community as the franchise prepares for its first season.
A Kentucky native, Martin grew up as a Baltimore Orioles fan and said his favorite player growing up was Adam Jones.
The Bison announced the hiring in a social media post, identifying Martin’s appointment as a milestone for the organization and the Mitchell community.
As the franchise’s first head coach, Martin will help establish the foundation for the program both on and off the field.