World Series Champion Christian Colón Embraces New Coaching Role at McDonald County HS: ‘I Want To Be Here’

“He’s going to jump in and he’s going to be a part of this,” McDonald County Superintendent Eric Findley said. “He won’t miss a beat. He won’t miss a step at all. The people will love him like I did whenever I first came in here. Like they do anybody that’s a part of the community, he’s going to fit in perfectly.”

Colón has accrued several accolades throughout his playing career, but notably found his way into the hearts of many local Royals fans by delivering a game-winning hit in Game 5 of the 2015 Fall Classic.

“This state and the Royals have meant a lot to me and my family,” Colón said. “And if I can use what they did for me and how they helped me, if I can use it to someone else for other kids, that’s all I want to do is just pass it forward.”

Throughout the hiring process, Bergen said he was immediately drawn to not only the resume Colón boasts, but the character and values he possesses.

Colón echoed that sentiment, saying he and Bergen hit it off immediately throughout their initial conversations and their visions for the baseball program aligned off the bat.

“It’s a big responsibility. One that I don’t take lightly, and I’m looking forward to that,” Colón said.

McDonald County High School Baseball currently sits 5-11 overall at roughly the midway point of the 2026 season, a significant improvement from a 2-23 overall mark in 2025.

Colón will have his chance to return Mustangs Baseball to its winning ways beginning next season, though he spoke with the entire team for the first time at Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

“That was my message to them, just meet me in the middle,” Colón said. “Let’s get to work. I’ll meet you where you’re at. I’ll help you in every way I can. And I want to be here.”

Colón is expected to begin offseason work with Mustangs Baseball in July.

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