Upper Iowa University Athletics Hall of Fame
Max Edmond Jr. was inducted into the Upper Iowa University Athletics Hall of Fame as an athlete. Edmond was a two-year letter winner with the Peacock baseball team during the 1998 and 1999 seasons. He graduated Upper Iowa with a degree in management information systems.
Edmond terrorized opposing pitchers in 1998 hitting .436 and slugging .660 with 57 runs batted in and 24 stolen bases in 25 chances. During the 1998 season, he hit six triples and is still tied for the program record for triples in a season with Tommy Martinez. Following the season, the outfielder earned NCAA Division III All-American Third Team honors, as well as a place on the All-Central Region and All-Iowa Conference First Teams. As a senior, Edmond hit .301 and slugged .466 with 37 runs batted in and 35 stolen bases in 36 attempts. After his senior campaign, Edmond was named to the All-IIAC Second Team.
After graduating from Upper Iowa, Edmond pursued a professional baseball career, but was not selected for a team. The consummate competitor, he began playing men’s slow pitch softball. Edmond as a member of an ASA National Championship team and was selected to the All-World Softball Team.
Along with his wife, Danielle, and three sons, Jake, Tre and Derek, Edmond lives in San Diego, Calif. He works at Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) as a business analyst and product owner. In addition to his career, he also serves as a coach in youth baseball, basketball, football and softball.
