College Sports
Michigan State Athletics
“I’m humbled by the trust the Board of Trustees and President Kevin Guskiewicz have displayed in selecting me to guide Spartan athletics in this new era of college sports. An awesome opportunity lies ahead of Michigan State, and our alignment at every level will be a key element in our success. I can’t wait to get to East Lansing next week and get to work.”
Batt’s selection was announced on June 2. He comes to East Lansing from Georgia Tech, where he led the department since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at the University of Alabama from 2017-22, serving as executive deputy director of athletics, chief operating officer and chief revenue officer. A former student-athlete on the men’s soccer team at North Carolina, his professional career also includes stops at East Carolina University, the University of Maryland, James Madison University, William & Mary and his alma mater.
Batt’s introductory press conference was held June 4 inside the Greg and Dawn Williams Football Lobby at the Tom Izzo Football Building.