01/28/26 WHAC / Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference 2026 Baseball Preview - unofficial - last update: 01/28/26
WHAC Baseball - https://WHAC.org/sports/baseball?path=baseball
Below -
1- NAIA / WHAC general calendar / first scheduled game (as of 1/28/26)
2- WHAC 2025 standings
3 - 2026 WHAC unofficial team notes
4 - 2025 WHAC awards
5 - 2025 NAIA champions
6 - selected web sites of interest
2026 WHAC - NCAA/II Baseball Calendar (first scheduled games as of 1/28/26) -
February 06 - Aquinas at Brescia (KY/River States) at Owensboro, KY
February 06 - Madonna vs Rio Grande (OH/River States) at Kingsport, TN
February 06 - Northwestern Ohio at Johnson (TN/AAC) - Russell Morgan Field
February 06 - Defiance College at Truett McConnell (GA/AAC) at TMU Baseball Complex
February 07 - Michigan-Dearborn vs Spring Arbor (MI/Crossroads) at Hank Burbridge Field
February 13 - Siena Heights vs Cumberlands (KY/Mid-South) at Terry Stigall Field / Doyle Buhl Stadium
February 14 - Lawrence Tech at Mount Vernon Nazarene (OH/Crossroads) at Cougar Field
February 14 - Indiana Tech at Midway (KY/River States) at Tracy Farmer-Don Ball Stadium
February 14 - Cleary at Rio Grande (OH/River States) at Bob Evans Baseball Field
February 20 - Rochester Christian at Kentucky Christian (KY/River States)
February 21 - Lourdes vs Judson (IL/CCAC) at Lourdes? (Mercy Field)
February 27 - Cornerstone vs University of Fort Lauderdale (NCCAA) at Lake Myrtle, FL
April 25 - last scheduled WHAC games
April? / May ? - WHAC Tournament
May 11-14 - NAIA Tournament Opening Round at Campus Sites
May 22-30 - NAIA World Series at Lewis-Clark State College (Lewiston, ID)
May 29 - June 6 - NCAA/II World Series at USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, NC;
notes:
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2025 WHAC Standings - https://www.whac.net/sports/bsb/2024-25/standings
School - WHAC W-L / all W-L - post-season
*Northwestern Ohio (OH) - 26-2 / 40-15-1 - Regular season championNAIA tournament
Concordia (MI) - 22-6 / 45-13 - WHAC tournament
*Indiana Tech (IN) - 20-8 / 38-21 - WHAC tournament champion; NAIA tournament
Aquinas (MI) - 19-9 / 28-26 - WHAC tournament
Madonna (MI) - 17-11 / 28-24 - WHAC tournament
Lawrence Tech (MI) - 13-15 / 19-22 - WHAC tournament
Cleary (MI) - 13-15 / 23-27 - WHAC tournament
Siena Heights (MI) - 13-15 / 21-30 - WHAC tournament
Lourdes (OH) - 13-15 / 14-29
Cornerstone (MI) - 11-17 / 11-33
Rochester Christian (MI) - 10-18 / 14-29
Defiance College (OH) - 5-23 / 15-35
Michigan-Dearborn (MI) - 0-28 / 1-47
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WHAC / Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference -
Aquinas College -
Head Coach: Chris LaMange (13th year - Aquinas College)
Address: 1700 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Field: Meijer Sports Complex - 3300 10 Mile Rd. NE, Rockford, MI 49341 - https://aqsaints.com/facilities/meijer-sports-complex/10
Team web site: https://aqsaints.com/sports/baseball
2025-26 Roster: https://aqsaints.com/sports/baseball/roster - some of “my” local interest -
Kasy Shadduck - Hartland HS/MI
Brodie Gregory - Jackson Lumen Christi HS/MI
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Cleary University -
Head Coach: Drew Maki (5th year - Grand Valley State University / Eastern Michigan)
Address: 3750 Cleary Dr, Howell, MI 48843
Field: Lake Trust Stadium - 3575 Cleary Drive, Howell, MI 48443
Team web site: https://clearycougars.com/sports/bsb/index
2025-26 Roster: https://clearycougars.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/roster - some of “my” local interest -
Landon Kempainen - Howell HS/MI / Northwood University
Brett Parris - Howell HS/MI
Kaiden Kennedy - South Lyon East HS/MI
Matheus Chimeri - South Lyon HS/MI
Braylon Hughes - Trenton HS/MI (Trenton Post 426)
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Cornerstone University -
Head Coach: Chuck Lowitzki (10th year - Cornerstone University)
Address: 1001 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Field: DeWitt Field - on campus, off Leonard Street NE - https://cugoldeneagles.com/facilities/de-witt-field/1
Team web site: https://cugoldeneagles.com/sports/baseball
2025-26 Roster: https://cugoldeneagles.com/sports/baseball/roster - some of “my” local interest -
(2026 roster not listed 01/27/26)
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Defiance College -
Head Coach: Shane Gardner (3rd year - Hiwassee (TN) / Missouri Baptist)
Assitant Coach: Craig Meinzer
Address: 701 N Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512
Field: Craig A. Rutter Field - 991 Webster Street, Defiance, Ohio 43512 - https://www.defianceathletics.com/information/facilities/rutter/index
Team web site: https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/bsb/index
2025-26 Roster: https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/roster - some of “my” local interest -
Bradyn Shaw - Defiance HS/OH / Akron
Jimmy Steakley - Howell HS/MI
Devin Delzeith - St. Henry HS/OH (Sidney Post 217)
Blake Bowman - Toledo Start HS/OH
Garret Long - Oregon Clay HS/OH
Aiden Behrman - Patrick Henry HS/OH
Connor Gephart - Lima Central Catholic HS/OH
Brez Zipfel - Defiance HS/OH
Colin Danek - Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard HS/MI / Alma
Gabriel Kelly - Otsego HS/OH
Joseph O'Neil - Toledo Christian HS/OH
Evan Bowers - St. Henry HS/OH (Sidney Post 217)
Max Biernacki - Maumee HS/OH
Jayden Stechschulte - Ottawa-Glandorf HS/OH (Ottawa Post 63)
Jacob Davis - Hillsdale HS/MI
Logan Hudson - Patrick Henry HS/OH (Ottawa Post 63)
Drew Kachmarik - Eastwood HS/OH (Pemberville Post 183)
Mikey Kozina - Toledo St. Francia De Sales HS/OH / Mount Saint Vincent
Jacob Martinez - Paulding HS/OH (Napoleon Post 300)
Patrick Russell - South Lyon HS/MI
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Indiana Tech University -
Head Coach: Kip McWilliams (18th year - Bloomington South HS/IN / Franklin College / IUPUI)
Assistant Coach: Brent Alwine
Address: 1600 E Washington Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Field: Warrior Baseball Field - 1065 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 - https://indianatechwarriors.com/facilities/warrior-baseball-field/5
Team web site: https://indianatechwarriors.com/sports/baseball
2025-26 Roster: https://indianatechwarriors.com/sports/baseball/roster - some of “my” local interest -
Wyatt Johnson - Clay City HS/IN (Clay County Post 2)
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Lawrence Tech University -
Head Coach: Stan Eldridge (12th year - Ypsi;anti HS/MI / Concordia (Ann Arbor) / Eastern Michigan)
Assistant Coach: Brad Roth
Assistant Coach: Anthony Puente
Address: 21000 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075
Field: Jimmy Johns Field - 7171 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI 48317 - https://ltuathletics.com/sports/2022/1/10/facilities-jimmy-johns-field.aspx
Team web site: https://ltuathletics.com/sports/baseball
2025-26 Roster: https://ltuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster - some of “my” local interest -
Brady Rogers - Bay City John Glenn HS/MI (Midland Berryhill Post 165)
Bess Brayden - Battle Creek Harper Creek HS/MI
Gavin Martinkowski - South Lyon HS/MI
Ryan Hurshe - South Lyon East HS/MI / Tiffin University
Evan McIntyre - Lincoln Park HS/MI
Aaron Dean - Ida HS/MI
Max Coughlin - Midland Dow HS/MI (Midland Berryhill Post 165) / Alpena CC
Ethan Hochendoner - Dexter HS/MI
Donovan Sayyae - Allen Park HS/MI
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Lourdes University -
Head Coach: Josh Bradford (7th year - Xavier University)
Assistant Coach: Travis Pant (5th year - Whiteford HS/MI (Ida Post 514) / Lourdes / Lake Michigsn CC)
Address: 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania, OH 43560
Field: Mercy Field - 525 South Holland-Sylvania Road, Toledo, OH 43615 - https://lourdesathletics.com/sports/2014/8/15/GEN_0815142755.aspx
Team web site: https://lourdesathletics.com/sports/baseball
2025-26 Roster: https://lourdesathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster - some of “my” local interest -
(2026 roster not listed 01/26/26)
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Madonna University -
Head Coach: Drew Huard (2nd year - Aquinas College / Spring Arbor)
Address: 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150
Field: Ilitch Ballpark - 15090 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 (west side of campus)
Team web site: https://mucrusaders.com/sports/baseball
2025-26 Roster: - some of “my” local interest -
(2026 roster not listed 01/28/26)
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Rochester Christian University -
Head Coach: Scott Kunert (9th year - Rochester Christian)
Address: 800 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Field: Bill Shinsky Field - on campus by Garth Pleasant Arena - https://rcuwarriors.com/Facilities/Bill_Shinsky_Field
Team web site: https://rcuwarriors.com/sports/bsb/index
2025-26 Roster: https://rcuwarriors.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/roster - some of “my” local interest -
Keaton Diserens - New Boston Huron HS/MI
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Siena Heights University -
Head Coach: T J Marik (1st year - Northern Kentucky University / Missouri Valley College)
Address: 1247 E Siena Heights Dr, Adrian, MI 49221
Field: Siena Heights Baseball Diamond - next to Siena Heights Fieldhouse - https://shusaints.com/facilities/baseball_diamond
Team web site: https://shusaints.com/sports/bsb/index
2025-26 Roster: https://shusaints.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/roster - some of “my” local interest -
Blake Gant - Gibraltar Carlson HS/MI
Jack Semler - Holland Springfield HS/OH
Brady Belegrin - Genoa HS/OH
Dayton Stamper - Ann Arbor Skyline HS/MI / Colby CC (KS) / NW Oklahoma State University
Mil Ramsey - Ypsilanti Lincoln HS/MI (Blissfield Post 325) / Jackson CC
Christian Curnow - Howell HS/MI
Max Bledsoe - Tecumseh HS/MI (Adrian Post 275)
Sam Moore - North Central HS/OH
Kaleb Woods - Napoleon HS/OH (Napoleon Post 300)
Zander Zeiter - Liberty Center HS/OH (Napoleon Post 300)
Owen Wright - Fremont Ross HS/OH / Terra State CC
Nathan Dawson - Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard HS/MI
Josh Floyd - Toledo Central Catholic HS/OH
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University of Michigan-Dearborn -
Head Coach: Pete Finn (1st year - )
Address: 4901 Evergreen Rd, Dearborn, MI 48128
Field: unclear
Team web site: https://athletics.umdearborn.edu/sports/bsb/index
2025-26 Roster: https://athletics.umdearborn.edu/sports/bsb/2025-26/roster - some of “my” local interest -
Matt Cheetam - Trenton HS/MI (Trenton Post 426) / Henry Ford CC
Nathan Deleruyelle - Dexter HS/MI / Mott CC
Johnny Hesterman - South Lyon HS/MI
Gavin Hampton - Lincoln Park HS/MI
Connor Swiney - Southgate Anderson HS/MI
Kage Little - Wauseon HS/OH (Blissfield Post 325)
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University of Northwestern Ohio -
Head Coach: Kory Hartman (16th year - Kent State)
Address: 1441 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45805
Field: Racer Field - 1731 Hartzler Rd, Lima, OH 45805
Team web site: https://unohracers.com/sports/bsb/index
2025-26 Roster: https://unohracers.com/sports/bsb/2025-26/roster - some of “my” local interest -
Jordan Davis - Elida HS/OH
Nate Tappenden - Coldwater HS/MI
Brayden Lybarger - Elida HS/OH
Nolan Hull - Lakeland HS/MI
Tyler Filinger - Almont HS/MI
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2025 WHAC Awards - https://www.whac.net/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20250428ygq60q
*Player of the Year: Ty Stepek, Madonna ()
*Newcomer of the Year: Ty Stepek, Madonna ()
*Pitcher of the Year: Daniel Healy, UNOH ()
*Coach of the Year: Kory Hartman, UNOH
*Champion of Character Coach: John Kolasinski, Siena Heights
*First Team All-Conference -
Jordan Malott - Indiana Tech 1B
Ben Morrison - Indiana Tech 2B
Fabian Romero - University of Northwestern Ohio 3B
Eliomar Otero - University of Northwestern Ohio SS
Tyler Wressel - Concordia University-Ann Arbor C (Paw Paw HS/MI / Lake Michigan College)
Bobby Cavin - Madonna University C
Ty Stepek - Madonna University OF
Matthew Kindley - Cornerstone University OF (Hope Christian School/AZ)
Brendan Seman - Cleary University OF (Henry Ford II HS/MI / St Clair County CC)
Dylan Nguyen - Aquinas College OF (Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills HS/MI / Grand Rapids CC)
Tyler Huff - University of Northwestern Ohio DH
Grant Besser - Indiana Tech SP
Daniel Healy - University of Northwestern Ohio SP
Alex Duley - Madonna University SP
Brayden Lybarger - University of Northwestern Ohio SP
Eliott Traver - University of Northwestern Ohio RP
Jake Kuhlman - Concordia University-Ann Arbor UTIL (West Bloofield HS/MI / Henry Ford College)
*Second Team All-Conference -
Noah Matheson - University of Northwestern Ohio 1B
Tasker Tripi - Lawrence Tech 2B
Brycen Hannah - Indiana Tech 3B
Kyle Revere - Madonna University SS
Aiden Alspaugh - Rochester Christian University C
Joskar Feliciano - University of Northwestern Ohio C
Gus Simon - Concordia University-Ann Arbor OF (Royal Oak Shrine HS/MI / Henry Ford College)
Joel Stirnemann - Lawrence Tech University OF
Gino Hutchinson - Siena Heights University OF
Corbin Westerkamp - Cornerstone University OF (Pella Christian HS/IA)
Drew Goodman - Cornerstone University DH (Gilbert HS/AZ)
Noah Redmon - Indiana Tech SP
Trey Acker - Concordia University-Ann Arbor SP (Eaton Rapids HS/MI)
Sinjon Bobolia - University of Northwestern Ohio SP
Will Roberts - Cleary University SP (Washington TWP HS/IN / Purdue Northwest)
Colton Leatherman - Indiana Tech RP
Josh Burke - Concordia University-Ann Arbor UTIL (Home School / Jackson College)
*Gold Glove Team -
Tyler Wressel - Concordia University-Ann Arbor C (Paw Paw HS/MI / Lake Michigan College)
Derek Hebner - Concordia University-Ann Arbor 1B (Harbor Springs HS/MI)
Jake Kuhlman - Concordia University-Ann Arbor 2B (West Bloofield HS/MI / Henry Ford College)
Lucas Bateman - Rochester Christian University 3B
Kyle Revere - Madonna University SS
Jimmy Haranczak - Siena Heights University LF
Gino Hutchinson - Siena Heights University CF
Gus Simon - Concordia University-Ann Arbor RF (Royal Oak Shrine HS/MI / Henry Ford College)
Alex Duley - Madonna University P
*Champion of Character Team -
Sean Page - Aquinas College (DeWitt HS/MI)
Chris Hawkins - Cleary University (Walled Lake Western HS/MI)
Harrison Ryan - Concordia University-Ann Arbor (L'Anse Creuse North HS/MI / Macomb CC)
Corbin Westerkamp - Cornerstone University (Pella Christian HS/IA)
Mitchell Roever - Defiance College
Landon Kruse - Indiana Tech
Joel Stirnemann - Lawrence Tech University
Caleb Loboschefski - Lourdes University
Graham Sim - Madonna University
Jayden Peterson - Rochester Christian University
Ryan King - Siena Heights University
Beck Kjeldbjerg - University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dan Call - University of Northwestern Ohio
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2025 NAIA Champions / Playoffs (selected) -
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Websites of interest -
WHAC Baseball Home - https://www.whac.net/sports/bsb/index
WHAC Baseball schedule - https://www.whac.net/sports/bsb/2025-26/schedule
NAIA Baseball -
NCSA “Complete List of NAIA Colleges with Baseball Teams” - NAIA Baseball Schools: A Complete List
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