01/23/2024 - Jim's (SECLMW) GMAC
College Baseball Notes - unofficial
(Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Unofficial, Uneditted and replete with errors of commission and omission
also posted at: http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/
and http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/ (American Legion baseball emphasis)
NCAA/2 Baseball - https://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d2
D2Baseball -
GMAC Baseball - https://greatmidwestsports.com/sports/baseball
2023 GMAC Baseball Standings (last year) - https://greatmidwestsports.com/standings.aspx?standings=123
School - GMAC W-L / All W-L
*North Division -
Northwood (MI) - 27-5 / 42-19 - Division Champion; GMAC Champion; NCAA tournament
Ashland (OH) - 22-10 / 33-20 - GMAC tournament; NCAA tournament
Hillsdale (MI) - 20-12 / 26-26 - GMAC tournament
Walsh (OH) - 19-13 / 27-24 - GMAC tournament
Malone (OH) - 11-21 / 24-26
Lake Erie (OH) - 6-26 / 7-40
*South Division -
Trevecca Nazarene (TN) - 22-10 / 31-21 - Division Champion
Findlay (OH) - 20-12 / 32-22 - GMAC tournament
Ohio Dominican (OH) - 16-16 / 26-27 - GMAC tournament
Kentucky Wesleyan (KY) - 15-17 / 21-31 - GMAC tournament
Tiffin (OH) - 8-24 / 16-33
Cedarville (OH) - 6-26 / 12-38
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2024 GMAC League Baseball Programs (alphabetical order) - data from 01/22/2024 (things change!)
#Ashland University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Ashland, OH - https://goashlandeagles.com/sports/baseball
Head Coach - John Schaly
Assistant Coach - Brady Cottom
Assistant Coach - Seth Schroeder
Assistant Coach - Collin Scott
Student Assistant Coach - Mason Huffman
Home Field - Tomassi Stadium and Donges Field at the Archer Ballpark Complex (329 Katherine Ave
Ashland, OH 44805) - https://goashlandeagles.com/facilities/tomassi-stadium-and-donges-field-at-the-archer-ballpark-complex/7
2023 / 2024 Roster - https://goashlandeagles.com/sports/baseball/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
Cameron Darrington - Perrysburg, Ohio / Perrysburg / Owens Community College
Sam Witt - Martin, Ohio / Genoa Area / Owens Community College
Justin Dyksma - Grand Rapids, Mich. / NorthPointe Christian
Steve Essig - Commerce Township, Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep
Cal Johnston - Lansing, Mich. / Grand Ledge / Lansing C.C.
John Essig - Commerce Twp., Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary's Prep
Seth Witt - Martin, Ohio / Genoa Area
Hunter Allen - Woodville, Ohio / Woodmore / Owens Community College
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#Cedarville University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Cedarville, OH - https://yellowjackets.cedarville.edu/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Matt Richter
Assistant Coach - David Steele
Assistant Coach - John Chavies
Assistant Coach - Zac Filos
Home Field - Yellow Jacket Field (North end of the campus just west of Route 72) - https://yellowjackets.cedarville.edu/facilities/yellow-jacket-field/2
2023 / 2024 Roster - https://yellowjackets.cedarville.edu/sports/baseball/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
Kale Ebling - Lima, OH / Shawnee
Kaden Shook - Holland, MI / Holland Christian
Sage Ebling - Lima, OH / Shawnee
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#University of Findlay (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Findlay, OH - https://findlayoilers.com/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Matt Palm
Assistant Coach - Troy Merriman
Assistant Coach - Brant Mullins
Assistant Coach - Colten Bond
Home Field - Fifth Third Field (Marathon Dianonds - 3420 N Main St, Findlay, OH 45840) - https://findlayoilers.com/facilities/fifth-third-field/11
2023 / 2024 Roster - https://findlayoilers.com/sports/baseball/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
Cole Kwiatkowski - Sylvania, Ohio / Northview
Aidan Kiessling - Defiance, Ohio / Defiance
Nick Palm - Tiffin, Ohio / Tiffin Calvert
Carson Mellott - Tiffin, Ohio / Tiffin Columbian
David Jimenez - Defiance, Ohio / Defiance
Aiden Booth - Sydney, Ohio / Sydney
Sebastian Jones - Mt. Pleasant, Mich. / Mt. Pleasant
Cam Farrar - Clyde, Ohio / Clyde
Brayden Weis - Whitehouse, Ohio / Anthony Wayne
Blake Hauenstein - Defiance, Ohio / Ayersville
Logan Davis - Lima, Ohio / Bath
Ryan Thompson - Perrysburg, Ohio / Perrysburg
Jacob Howard - Defiance, Ohio / Defiance
Mack Notar - Saline, Mich. / Saline
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#Hillsdale University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Hillsdale, MI - https://www.hillsdalechargers.com/sports/bsb/index
Head Coach - Tom Vessella
Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator - Ryan Van Amburg
Assistant Coach - Mike Wiseley
Assistant Coach - Cody Kanclerz
Home Field - Lenda and Glenda Hill Stadium (on campus)
2023 / 2024 Roster - https://www.hillsdalechargers.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
Andrew George - Sylvania, OH / Northview
Jeff Landis - Midland, MI / Midland
Augie Hutchison - Saline, MI / Saline
Brandon Scott - Adrian, MI / Lenawee Christian
Winston Delp - Toledo, OH / Central Catholic
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#Kentucky Wesleyan College (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Owensboro, KY - https://kwcpanthers.com/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Todd Lillpop
Assistant Coach - Ryne Mantooth
Assistant Coach - Andrew Kirkland
Assistant Coach - Ben Wilcoxson
Home Field - Panther Park (on campus) - https://kwcpanthers.com/facilities/panther-park/8
2023 / 2024 Roster - https://kwcpanthers.com/sports/baseball/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
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#Lake Erie College (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Painesville, OH - https://lakeeriestorm.com/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Landon Hutchison
Assistant Coach - Mike Eversole
Assistant Coach - Mitch Sorensen
Assistant Coach - Anthony Louis
Student Assistant Coach - Zach Saffell
Home Field - Classic Park (35300 Vine Street Eastlake, OH 44095) - https://lakeeriestorm.com/sports/2022/12/12/classic-park.aspx (Classic Auto Group Park)
2023 / 2024 Roster - https://lakeeriestorm.com/sports/baseball/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
Brady Woods - Midland, Michigan / Midland / Glen Oaks CC
Kyle Ransom - Amherst, Ohio / Firelands
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#Malone University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Canton, OH - https://malonepioneers.com/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Tom Crank
Assistant Coach -
Home Field - Thurmon Munson Memorial Stadium (2501 Allen Ave. SE Canton, OH 44707) - https://malonepioneers.com/sports/2010/8/11/BB_0811102251.aspx?id=24
Home Field (future?) - https://express.adobe.com/page/hsY7Q48UsghiD/
2023 / 2024 Roster - 2023 roster https://malonepioneers.com/sports/baseball/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
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#Northwood University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Midland, MI - https://www.gonorthwood.com/sports/bsb/index
Head Coach - Brad Baldwin
Assistant Coach - Cole Sanderson
Assistant Coach - Chris Clark
Assistant Coach - Jonathan Vance
Assistant Coach - Jacob Rybicki
Home Field - Gerace Stadium (on campus) - https://www.gonorthwood.com/facilities/index
2023 / 2024 Roster - https://www.gonorthwood.com/sports/bsb/2023-24/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
Spencer Fortier - Oregon, Ohio / Clay
Mason Glennie - Saline, Mich. / Saline
Brendan Hammer - Temperance, Mich. / Bedford
Aidan Carlson - Saline, Mich. / Saline
Lance Blaszak - Willis, Mich. / Saline
Alex Cole - Ypsilanti, Mich. / Ann Arbor Huron
Zack Parker - Midland, Mich. / Dow
Danny Witbeck - Evart, Mich. / Evart
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#Ohio Dominican University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Columbus, OH - https://ohiodominicanpanthers.com/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Christopher Antonides
Assistant Coach/Pitching - Alberto Canales
Assistant Coach/Hitting - Cole Shaffer
Assistant Coach/Pitching - Billy Criblez
Home Field - Panther Valley Frank Damien Field () - https://ohiodominicanpanthers.com/sports/2023/3/2/information-facilities-PantherValley.aspx
2023 / 2024 Roster - https://ohiodominicanpanthers.com/sports/baseball/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
Jared Hoersten - Oregon, Ohio / Oregon
Derek Bolander - Oregon, Ohio / Clay
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#Thomas More University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Crestview Hills, KY - https://thomasmoresaints.com/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Jeremy Martin
Assistant Coach - John Christmann
Graduate Assistant - Mitch Mierke
Assistant Coach/Pitching - Pete Chavarria
Home Field - Thomas More Stadium (on campus - Villa Madonna Drive) - https://thomasmoresaints.com/facilities/thomas-more-stadium/3
2023 / 2024 Roster -
Selected individuals (my choice)
Derek Marinucci - Canton, MI / Dearborn Divine Child - Alderson Broaddus
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#Tiffin University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Tiffin, OH - https://gotiffindragons.com/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Joe Wilkins
Assistant Coach - Michael Boswell
Assistant Coach - Austin Harper
Assistant Coach - Marino Pugnetti
Assistant Coach - Cade Perrin
Home Field - Heminger Field at Paradiso Athletic Fields (2375 County Road 26 Tiffin OH 44883) - https://gotiffindragons.com/sports/2023/9/21/facilities-paradiso-index.aspx
2023 / 2024 Roster - 2023 roster - https://gotiffindragons.com/sports/baseball/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
#Trevecca Nazarene University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
Nashville, TN - https://tnutrojans.com/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Chase Sain
Assistant Coach/Pitching - Bradyn Kail
Assistant Coach - Brad Jarreau
Assistant Coach - Josh Carman
Home Field - Jackson Field (on campus) - Video - https://tnutrojans.com/sports/2023/5/12/athleticfacilities.aspx
2023 / 2024 Roster - https://tnutrojans.com/sports/baseball/roster
Selected individuals (my choice)
Matthew Hock - Maineville, OH / Kings HS
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#Walsh University (NCAA/2 - GMAC / Great Midwest Athletic Conference)
North Canton, OH - https://athletics.walsh.edu/sports/baseball
Head Coach - Tim Mead
Associate Head Baseball Coach - Kurt Davidson
Assistant Coach/Pitching - Darren Ware
Graduate Assistant - Austin Marko
Home Field - Biery Stadium / Tim Mead Field (on campus) - https://athletics.walsh.edu/sports/2022/7/8/facilities-index.aspx
2023 / 2024 Roster -
Selected individuals (my choice)
Brodey Acres - Sylvania, OH / Sylvania Northview
Noah Sample - Whitehouse, OH / Anthony Wayne
Grant Saunders - Russia, OH / Russia
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2022-2023 GMAC Baseball Awards - https://greatmidwestsports.com/documents/2024/1/18//2023_BSB_All_Conference_Awards.pdf
Great Midwest Athletic Conference: Tournament Champion - NORTHWOOD TIMBERWOLVES
GMAC Player of the Year Great Midwest: Jack Mathey - Ohio Dominican
GMAC Pitcher of the Year: Brendan Beaver - Ashland
GMAC Freshman of the Year - Chris Franks - Ashland
GMAC Elite 26 Award - Brody Ware - Walsh
GMAC Coach of the Year - JAKE SABOL - Northwood University
*Great Midwest Athletic Conference: All-Conference First Team
JACK MATHEY - Ohio Dominican University - Catcher - Sophomore
WILL SHANNON - Hillsdale College - First Base - Freshman
GRIFFIN STEVENS - Tiffin University - Second Base - Senior
TYSON GINGERICH - Malone University - Shortstop - Graduate Student
BRODEY ACRES - Walsh University - Third Base -Freshman
JACOB RYBICKI - Northwood University - Outfield - Senior
CAM FARRAR - University of Findlay - Outfield - Senior
JOE HARDENBERGH - Hillsdale College - Outfield - Sophomore
BRENDAN BEAVER - Ashland University - Starting Pitcher - Sophomore
DEREK CLARK - Northwood University - Starting Pitcher - Junior
JACK KEELE - Trevecca Nazarene University - Starting Pitcher - Sophomore
ANTHONY KYLE - University of Findlay - Starting Pitcher - Senior
ZANE BARNHART - Hillsdale College - Relief Pitcher - Sophomore
MYLES MARTINEZ - Ohio Dominican University - Relief Pitcher - RS Junior
CAM HOLLOBAUGH - Walsh University - Utility - Sophomore
BLAKE SALAMON - Northwood University - Utility - Junior
TIM ORR - Tiffin University - Designated Hitter - Junior
*Great Midwest Athletic Conference: All-Conference Second Team
MATT MAGNO - Northwood University - Catcher - Junior
LANE MARSHALL - Ohio Dominican University - First Base - Junior
JOEY PARLIMENT - Trevecca Nazarene University - Second Base - Junior
JEREMIAH CANGELOSI - Ashland University - Shortstop - Sophomore
COLLIN OVERHOLT - Ashland University - Third Base - RS Freshman
CHRIS FRANKS - Ashland University - Outfield - Freshman
CAM MILLER - Ashland University - Outfield - Sophomore
SETH SCHROEDER - Ashland University - Outfield - Graduate Student
CALEB MARKS - Trevecca Nazarene University - Starting Pitcher - Sophomore
ZACH ABBEY - Northwood University - Starting Pitcher - Sophomore
JAYDEN DENTLER - Northwood University - Starting Pitcher - Sophomore
MITCH MAURER - Malone University - Starting Pitcher - RS Junior
COLE BROGAN - Walsh University - Relief Pitcher - Junior
MATTHEW HOCK - Trevecca Nazarene University - Relief Pitcher - Sophomore
JEFF LANDIS- Hillsdale College- Designated Hitter- Sophomore
ALEX BRILL- Ohio Dominican University- Utility- Junior
*Great Midwest Athletic Conference: All-Conference Third Team
AIDEN LAO - University of Findlay- Catcher - Senior
BRYANT GOOLSBY - Trevecca Nazarene University - Designated Hitter - Senior
ALEX COLE - Northwood University - First Base - Junior
RHETT EVANS - Northwood University - Second Base - Senior
DEVAN NAIL - Ohio Dominican University - Third Base - Senior
DAVID JEFFERS - Northwood University - Shortstop - Senior
CASEY MARUNIAK - University of Findlay - Outfield - Freshman
MATT MCGRATH - Walsh University - Outfield - Senior
MYLES BEALE - Northwood University - Outfield - Sophomore
JAKE JEKIELEK - Northwood University - Relief Pitcher - Junior
JAKE CARROLL - Northwood University - Relief Pitcher - Junior
CAM SCOTT - Ashland University - Starting Pitcher - Sophomore
WILL GIFFORD - Hillsdale College - Starting Pitcher - Junior
JOSH MEYER - Ashland University - Starting Pitcher - Junior
KENDALL ANTHES - Northwood University - Starting Pitcher - Junior
BRANDON VALDEZ- Kentucky Wesleyan College- Utility - Junior
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