Carlos James

Carlos James (born October 12, 1971) is an American college baseball coach, formerly the head coach of the Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions baseball program. He was named to that position prior to the 2011 NCAA Division I baseball season.

Playing career James was drafted out of high school by the Oakland Athletics in the 1990 MLB draft, but elected to play college ball at Seminole State College of Oklahoma. He played two seasons with the Trojans, and reached the NJCAA College World Series in both the 1991 and 1992 seasons. He then completed his eligibility at Arkansas. After his time with the Razorbacks, James played a pair of seasons with the Independent, Pine Bluff Locomotives. and in his fourth season led the Golden Lions to their first ever 2014 SWAC Western Division Championship in school history. James announced via social media on May 28, 2024 that he was leaving Pine Bluff after 14 seasons.

Head coaching record This table shows James' record as a head coach at the Division I level.