SWARTHMORE COLLEGE, Swarthmore, PA
Head Coach - Matt Midkiff
Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts and engineering institution located 11 miles west of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annually recognized as one of the top 5 liberal arts colleges in the country, Swarthmore is known for its challenging honors program, summer research and job-shadowing programs, and close-knit community. With a student/faculty ratio of 8:1, Swarthmore’s 1650 undergraduates enjoy small classes and individualized course work in over 40 fields of study. Many students gain credit and experience through independent studies, directed readings, local internships, and by taking classes at Swarthmore’s consortium schools: UPenn and Haverford College. Plus, with a train station located on campus, Swarthmore students have easy access to Philadelphia’s sports stadiums, neighborhoods, and downtown district in Center City.
The Swarthmore College Garnet compete at the NCAA Division III level as a member of the Centennial Conference. The program is under the direction of Head Coach Matt Midkiff, who has expanded recruiting nationally and completed several key facility improvements since his arrival in 2012. New batting cages, a new scoreboard, and new bullpens have already been added and a total ballpark renovation is scheduled to begin in fall 2016. The Garnet schedule includes 40 games against regional and national opponents, 10 of which are played during the team’s annual southern spring training trip. Entering 2016, Swarthmore has had six straight winning seasons.
TRINITY UNIVERSITY, San Antonio, TX
Head Coach - Tim Scannell
Trinity University is located in sunny and beautiful San Antonio, TX. Trinity is the # 1 liberal arts school in the West according to US News and World Report. We offer a variety of Liberal Art Degrees including Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Engineering, Biology/Pre Med, Geology, Education and Accounting, to name a few. Trinity University also offers masters degrees in Education, Health Care Administration, and Accounting. Trinity has an undergraduate enrollment of 2900 students. We are located just three miles from downtown San Antonio and the beautiful River Walk. The Trinity campus is surround by stunningly huge Texas Oak trees that encompasses the rolling hills that make up this beautiful campus.
Trinity baseball has been a consistent top 20 NCAA DIII team for over 15 years. The Tiger baseball program has had 22 players sign with MLB teams since 2001. On average 38% of Trinity baseball roster comes from the Stanford All Star camps. 58% of Trinity baseball players come from out of state. Trinity has placed 8 players in the Cape Cod League in the last 10 years. The Tigers have seen All Star players in the Northwoods, New England Collegiate, and Coastal Plains League over the last 5 seasons. Trinity baseball has also maintained a 3.3 team GPA over the last 12 years, which is higher than the non-student athlete GPA for 11 consecutive years.
TUFTS UNIVERSITY, Medford, MA
Head Coach - John Casey
Tufts is a private university located in Medford, Massachusetts about 5 miles from Boston. There are two undergraduate schools offered at Tufts. They are the school of Engineering and the school of Arts & Sciences. There are approximately 5000 undergraduates between the two schools. Approximately 70% of classes at Tufts have fewer than 20 students while only 7% have 50 or more. Current tuition is $50,600 per year and all need based aid is met. Tufts ranked 27th in US News & Educations 2016 National Universities Rankings.
Tufts Baseball is Division III program in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). Head Coach John Casey has been leading the program for 33 seasons and has compiled a 634-377-4 record. Since the inception of the NESCAC tournament in 2001 Tufts has qualified 12 times and have been conference champions 3 times.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS, Davis, CA
Head Coach - Matt Vaughn
UC Davis is home to the Aggies. Consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the United States, UC Davis offers 104 undergraduate majors in four colleges for its 35,415 students. The largest UC campus at 5,300-acres UC Davis is in the city of Davis, one of the last true college towns of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive. One of the best all around universities not only on the west coast, but in the nation, UC Davis offers the right mix of elite academics and intercollegiate athletics.
Up until the 2008 season, UC Davis Baseball competed at the Division II level where they saw success with two trips to the Division II College World Series over a nine-year span. In 2008, The Aggies completed a four year transition to Division I Baseball and played in the Regionals in their first year of eligibility. Competing in The Big West Conference, perennially one of the top conferences in college baseball, the Aggies appeared in the 2008 regional at Stanford. With a strong baseball schedule in one of the most challenging regions in Division I, and world-class academics, UC Davis is truly a great place to excel athletically and academically.
UC SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA
Head Coach - Rob Avila
University of California San Diego is located in La Jolla, California, is one of the top academic public institutions in the country. UC San Diego’s rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university’s award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical, creative and technological breakthroughs. With over 30,000 students and over 100,000 applicants, UC San Diego is the second most applied to university in the country. As one of the top 15 research universities in the world, UC San Diego boasts high rankings in “US News & World Report” including top 10 public universities in the country and top 20 best universities in the world. UC San Diego also has the top ranked Marine Biology program in the country.
The UCSD baseball program is led by fifth year head coach Eric Newman; the program is a perennial power at the NCAA Division II level. Over the past seven seasons, the Triton program has won 6 conference championships as a member of the CCAA, and have reached the NCAA Regional Championship game back-to-back years. With a brand new baseball stadium/clubhouse, UCSD has one of the top NCAA Division II baseball facilities in the country.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL
Head Coach - John Fitzgerald
Ranked in 2015 as the nation’s fifth-leading university by U.S. News & World Report, the University of Chicago is one of the world’s great intellectual communities and centers of learning. The University of Chicago has achieved particular distinction in faculty scholarship, the training of graduate students, and for its renowned undergraduate education that emphasizes critical thinking, intellectual depth, and cultural breadth. Founded in 1890 by John D. Rockefeller, the University opened its doors for classes on October 1, 1892, with an enrollment of 594 students. President William Rainey Harper presided over a faculty of 103, which included eight former college presidents. Today, the University features a total enrollment of approximately 14,467 students — including 5,369 undergraduates — and a 2,168-member faculty. The University is private, nondenominational, and coeducational, and it includes the undergraduate College, four graduate divisions, six graduate professional schools, the library, the Graham Center of General Studies, and the University of Chicago Press.
The Athletics program at the University of Chicago sponsors 19 intercollegiate sports, with more than 500 participants and 330 contests taking place each year. It is an NCAA Division III institution, with a ranking of 20th nationally among 322 institutions in the 2014-15 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings. The University of Chicago baseball program plays the NCAA Division III maximum 40 game schedule which includes 2-3 overnight weekend trips in addition to the annual 7-day Spring Break trip in late March. UChicago Baseball roster is composed of 30 players, representing 13 different states across the nation. Over the last three seasons, five players have earned ABCA/Rawlings All-Region honors, including the program’s first-ever, 1st-Team All-American last spring.
UChicago Quick Facts
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Founded in 1890 Current president: Robert J. Zimmer 14,467 total students
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2,168 faculty and other academic personnel 147,000 total alumni
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50 majors and 29 minors in the undergraduate college
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5 divisions and 6 professional schools for graduate study
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89 Nobel Prize winners, including 7 current faculty
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UChicago Athletics claims 11 Rhodes Scholars, including four since 1996
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17 individual national championships since 1989
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL, Boston, MA
Head Coach - Ken Harring
UMass Lowell, located 30 miles north of Boston, is the second largest public University in Massachusetts. The University has over 13,000 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate students enrolled. Over 120 undergraduate Majors are offered; most notably Engineering, Criminal Justice, Music, Education, Science + Technology, and Business. Construction is underway for a brand new building that will house our Manning School of Business. Forbes has ranked UMass Lowell has the 10th best school in the country for Return on Investment.
Our athletics program is a member of the Division I America East Conference. The entire athletics department is in the middle of the transition from Division II to Division I and will be fully instated into Division I for the 2017-2018 season. The baseball program is housed at LeLacheur Stadium, home of the New York-Penn league’s Red Sox affiliate, the Lowell Spinners. The baseball team has qualified for the conference tournament in each of the past three seasons, although being unable to participate fully until 2018. The program is led by Ken Harring, who is entering his twelfth season at the school.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, Greeley, CO
Head Coach - Carl Iwasaki
The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a public baccalaureate and graduate research university with approximately 12,000 students and six colleges. Founded in 1889, the university’s main campus is located in Greeley, Colorado, about an hour north of Denver. Established as the State Normal School of Colorado, the university has a long history in teacher education, and was an early innovator in the field. In addition to education awards and rankings, UNC claims nationally ranked programs in business, performing and visual arts, nursing, and sports and exercise science. UNC offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, extended campus and online programs, designed to help you pursue your goals and find your path with expert faculty, outstanding resources and hands-on educational experiences.
UNC’s 19 athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I athletics. The UNC baseball program is rich with history, tradition, and long-term success. Northern Colorado has appeared in 20 NCAA Regionals and 10 College World Series (13th all-time in terms of Omaha Appearances). UNC Baseball returned to the Division 1 level in 2004, won the Great West Conference title in 2013, and joined the Western Athletic Conference in 2014. In 2015, UNC qualified for the conference tournament in their second year in the WAC and centerfielder Jensen Park was voted WAC Player of the Year after finishing third in the country in batting average.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (PENN), Philadelphia, PA
Head Coach - John Yurkow
The University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia and opened its doors in 1751. It is a world-renowned institution of higher learning and offers a unique setting and beautiful campus that provide its students with a dynamic college experience.
Penn Baseball is part of the Historic Ivy League, Gehrig Division. Its head Coach is John Yurkow, 3rd season. In the last 2 seasons the Quakers have amassed a 46-32 overall record and a 31-9 Ivy League Record. Several Penn players have moved on to professional baseball in recent years.
UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, Seattle, WA
Head Coach - Jeff Halstead
Puget Sound is a highly selective nationally ranked private liberal arts college. Puget Sound is located approximately 25 minutes from downtown Seattle right on the Puget Sound and at the base of Mt. Rainier. We have just under 3,000 students with an average class size of 18 and student to faculty ratio of 12-1. Our award winning faculty includes 218 full time professors, 98% of whom hold the highest degree in their field. 82% of Puget Sound students come from outside the state of Washington representing 44 states and 16 countries. Our top three majors are Biology (Pre-Med), Business, and Exercise Science. 65% of Puget Sound Students live on campus making it highly residential and constantly full of activity.
The Logger baseball program competes in the perennially competitive Northwest Conference, boasting 2 national champions since 2004. Annually the baseball team plays a 40 game schedule with 24 conference games and 16 non-conference games versus Division 1,2 and 3 opponents in Washington, California, Texas and Arizona. In 2015 Puget Sound lead the Northwest Conference in hitting with a team batting average of .316 while finishing the regular season 10th in NCAA Division III in hits.
UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER, Rochester, NY
Head Coach - Joe Reina
Over 6,000 full-time undergraduates and 3,000 full-time graduate students are enrolled at Rochester, studying in programs ranging through the postdoctoral levels in the humanities, the social sciences, the natural sciences, and the professional fields of education, engineering, management, medicine, music, and nursing. Undergraduates from throughout the country and abroad take advantage of the distinction and variety of Rochester’s academic opportunities. From programs that assure admission to one of Rochester’s graduate schools in education, engineering, and medicine (CAPS), dual degrees with the School of Nursing and the Eastman School of Music, and tuition-free fifth years of academic pursuit (Take Five, KEY), students enjoy advantages, attention to the individual, and faculty collaboration not found at much larger peer institutions.
The University of Rochester Yellowjackets Baseball Program is annually one of the strongest programs in the Liberty League Conference as well as in the New York region of Division III Baseball. Head Coach Joe Reina is in his 15th season as skipper or the ‘Jackets. His aggressive style of play is also reflective in the student athletes he and his staff recruits. “We try to be as active as we can on the field and recruit to the style that we want to play.” The Yellowjackets program recently upgraded it facility with a $2.3 million dollar complete overhaul of Towers Field. This renovation included new dugouts, new artificial surface, lights to allow for night games and new score board. Towers field is also unique in that it is in the middle of our picturesque campus allowing for an incredible playing atmosphere.
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, San Francisco, CA
Head Coach - Nino Giarratano
The University of San Francisco is a private Jesuit Catholic institution located in the Inner Richmond district of San Francisco, near Golden Gate Park. With an enrollment of about 6,800 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students, USF offers an incredibly diverse student body, a 15:1 student-faculty ratio and over 100 degree programs. A charter member of the West Coast Conference, USF sponsors 15 NCAA Division I programs comprised of over 250 student-athletes. USF teams have won 10 national championships and two individual titles. USF Athletics is built upon Four Pillars of Success that aim to develop young men and women in this tradition: Excel in the Classroom; Win at the Highest Level of Competition; Engage in the Community; and Become Leaders in the World. USF Athletics strives to develop programs of national distinction while providing its student-athletes with a world-class educational experience at one of the nation's leading Jesuit institutions. Educational opportunities, programs that compete at the highest levels of competition and student-athletes who become leaders in their chosen professions and communities are the cornerstones of USF Athletics.
The University of San Francisco Dons baseball program dates back to the 1930s and recently has enjoyed great success during the 18-year tenure of head coach Nino Giarratano. USF won West Coast Conference championships in 2006 and 2011, while making NCAA Regional appearances in 2006, 2011 and 2013. USF’s program boasts a total of 21 former players who have played in the Major Leagues with 43 players drafted under Giarratano, including the 2012 No. 5 overall pick Kyle Zimmer, followed by his brother Bradley, the 21st overall selection in 2014, as the two highest draft picks in Dons’ history. Aside from the program’s on-field success, USF baseball has had 56 student-athletes earn WCC All-Academic honors since 1999, including one WCC Scholar Athlete of the Year, a Capital One CoSIDA Academic All-American and six academic all-district selections. The Dons play their home games at the newly renovated Benedetti Diamond situated right on USF’s urban campus.
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA, Chickasha, OK
Head Coach - Mike Ross
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public university in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Chickasha is a town of about 17,000 and is located about 35 minutes southwest of Oklahoma City. Undergraduate enrollment at USAO is about 1,000. While a Liberal Arts university, USAO offers a wide variety of majors and is among the best public universities in Oklahoma when it comes to job and post-undergraduate studies placement.
USAO is an NAIA institution that competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference. USAO has continued to improve under the leadership of Head Coach, Mike Ross. In the last three years, USAO has averaged 34 wins and been in the top half of the Sooner Athletic Conference standings. USAO has also produced four players in the last five seasons to sign contracts with Major League Organizations. USAO began the 2016 season receiving votes in the first national poll and has continued to gain more national recognition. We recruit athletes who love to compete, work hard, and win.
WESTMONT COLLEGE, Santa Barbara, CA
Head Coach - Robert Ruiz
Westmont College is a Private, Christian, Liberal Arts College located in Santa Barbara, California. Our student body is made up of 1250 undergraduate students with a Faculty to Student ratio of 12:1 and average class size of 18. Annually, Westmont is ranked in the Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges in the country, the top Christian Liberal Arts College and the top rated institution in the NAIA.
As a baseball program, Westmont is coming off the two best seasons in program history (39 and 41 wins), have had 5 players drafted/sign professional contracts and advanced to the National Tournament each of the last two seasons (2014, 2015). The Warriors compete in the NAIA as a member of the Golden State Athletic Conference. Our conference traditionally has the most teams ranked in the Top 25 and consistently sends the most teams to the National Tournament, making the GSAC one of the best conferences in the NAIA. Westmont has captured the GSAC All-Sports award in 2014-15 and finished 11th in the Director's Cup standings.
WHEATON COLLEGE, Wheaton, IL (a suburb of Chicago)
Head Coach - Matt Husted
Wheaton College is an explicitly Christian, academically rigorous, fully residential liberal arts college located in Wheaton, Illinois a suburb of Chicago. Established in 1860, Wheaton is guided by its original mission to provide excellence in Christian higher education, and offers more than 40 undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences. There are around 2,400 undergraduate students with all 50 states represented and 45 countries.
The Wheaton Baseball is a NCAA Division III program and competes in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. There is significant momentum in the program. In 2012 Wheaton opened Lee Pfund Stadium, the all turf home of the Thunder. Wheaton qualified for the conference tournament in 2013 and 2015, had the CCIW Pitcher of the year for the first time in school history in 2014, and in 2015 finished 2nd in the CCIW, setting a school record for conference wins. We are also committed to serving the less fortunate giving our student athletes the opportunity to serve the poor, homeless, people with special needs, and refugee children performing over 500 hours of service as a team last year.
WHITWORTH UNIVERSITY, Spokane, WA
Head Coach - Dan Ramsay
Since 1890, Whitworth has held fast to its founding mission to provide "an education of mind and heart" through rigorous intellectual inquiry guided by dedicated Christian scholars. Recognized as one of the top regional colleges and universities in the West, Whitworth University has an enrollment of 3,000 students and offers 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. In recent years, Whitworth has enjoyed record levels of student enrollment and retention, the strongest financial position in the university's history, and increased external visibility.
Whitworth University's 200-acre campus of red-brick buildings and tall pines offers a beautiful, inviting and secure learning environment. More than $110 million in campus improvements have been made in recent years, including an expanded dining hall, a rec center, a science hall, a center for the visual arts, three residence halls and an intramural sports field.
In all of its endeavors, Whitworth seeks to advance its founder's mission of equipping students to "honor God, follow Christ and serve humanity."
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