Bob Lofgren - Catching Instructor
⚾ Bob Lofgren – Baseball ProfilePosition: Catcher / Designated Hitter
Hometown: London, Ontario, Canada
🎓 Playing BackgroundBob Lofgren began his collegiate baseball journey in the United States in the late 1980s, competing as a catcher across three respected programs and levels of play:
🟠 1988 – Roane State Community College
🟡 1989–1990 – East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
🟢 1990–1991 – Carson-Newman College
🧢 Coaching BackgroundYearsRole & TeamHighlights2020s–Present
Catching Coordinator & Head Coach, London Badgers (15U–18U)Leads catcher development across the program; credited with 60+ college placements
2023Coach – PBLO 18U West All-Star TeamSelected by league vote to coach in PBLO All-Star Game at Labatt Park (June 10, 2023)
2010sAssistant & Head Coach, London Badgers (various age groups)Guided PBLO championship runs; focused on defensive development and game-calling
2000sLocal High School & Summer Elite Programs (London area)Coached elite youth teams throughout Ontario at the grassroots and competitive levels
Hometown: London, Ontario, Canada
🎓 Playing BackgroundBob Lofgren began his collegiate baseball journey in the United States in the late 1980s, competing as a catcher across three respected programs and levels of play:
🟠 1988 – Roane State Community College
- Program: Roane State Raiders (Harriman, TN)
- Level: NJCAA Division I
- Position: Catcher
Lofgren was listed on the 1988 freshman roster as a catcher from London, Ontario. Roane State is well known for its strong JUCO schedule and history of developing Canadian athletes.
While official stats are not digitized, his participation is confirmed via TheBaseballCube.com.
🟡 1989–1990 – East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
- Program: ETSU Buccaneers (Johnson City, TN)
- Level: NCAA Division I
- Position: Catcher
After his JUCO season, Lofgren transferred to ETSU to compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Southern Conference.
Note: Listed as “Paul Lofgren” in some public databases; verified as the same individual through multiple London Badgers sources.
🟢 1990–1991 – Carson-Newman College
- Program: Carson-Newman Eagles (Jefferson City, TN)
- Level: NCAA Division II (formerly NAIA)
- Position: Catcher / Designated Hitter
Lofgren concluded his collegiate playing career at Carson-Newman, taking on both catching and DH responsibilities. The Eagles’ program is known for producing high-level athletes and postseason success.
While full stats from this era are not digitized, his multi-school journey reflects adaptability and competitiveness at each level.
🧢 Coaching BackgroundYearsRole & TeamHighlights2020s–Present
Catching Coordinator & Head Coach, London Badgers (15U–18U)Leads catcher development across the program; credited with 60+ college placements
2023Coach – PBLO 18U West All-Star TeamSelected by league vote to coach in PBLO All-Star Game at Labatt Park (June 10, 2023)
2010sAssistant & Head Coach, London Badgers (various age groups)Guided PBLO championship runs; focused on defensive development and game-calling
2000sLocal High School & Summer Elite Programs (London area)Coached elite youth teams throughout Ontario at the grassroots and competitive levels
