FULTON, MS - Former Major League Baseball pitcher and Itawamba Community College standout Tim Dillard will be inducted into the Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame on April 22, 2025. The induction ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Clyde Muse Center on the Hinds Community College campus.
Dillard, a Saltillo native, was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 15th round of the 2001 MLB Draft but chose to play for Coach Rick Collier at Itawamba Community College (2002-03). His sophomore season was one for the record books, as he posted an 11-0 pitching record, including key victories in the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament, the NJCAA Super Regional, and the NJCAA World Series against defending national champion Parkland College. His stellar performance earned him MACJC All-State, NJCAA All-Region 23, and NJCAA Player of the Year honors.
Dillard was drafted again by the Brewers in 2002 and began his professional career in 2003. He quickly made a name for himself, earning the Brewers' Minor League Pitcher of the Year award in 2005 while with the Class A-Advanced Brevard County Manatees. In 2006, he was recognized as a mid-season All-Star for the Double-A Huntsville Stars.
Dillard made his Major League debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2008 and played parts of four seasons (2008-12) at the MLB level, appearing in 73 games as a relief pitcher. He also became a franchise leader for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, holding records for wins (48), games pitched (242), innings pitched (710), and strikeouts (437).
Following his professional playing career, which included time with the Lancaster Barnstormers, Colorado Springs Sky Sox, and the Milwaukee Milkmen, Dillard transitioned to broadcasting. He currently serves as a pregame and postgame analyst for Milwaukee Brewers telecasts and provides color commentary for select games.
Dillard resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Erin, and their three children, Brooks, Camryn, and Hayes.
The Mississippi Community College Sports Hall of Fame honors outstanding athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made significant contributions to Mississippi's two-year college athletic programs. The annual induction ceremony celebrates the legacy of those who have left a lasting impact on junior college sports in the state.
