01/23/2024 - Jim's (SECLMW) GMAC College Baseball Notes - unofficial

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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