NORTHWESTERN WILDCATS BASEBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in Evanston, Illinois, Northwestern University's baseball program represents one of the Big Ten Conference's competitive entries at the collegiate level. The Wildcats operate from a 22,801-student campus founded in 1851 and compete at Mac Nease Baseball Park, where they've demonstrated early-season dominance with a perfect 4-0 record that includes three consecutive home victories. Northwestern's offensive efficiency has been particularly striking, averaging 18.8 points per game while limiting opponents to just 2.8, a differential that underscores disciplined pitching and consistent run production in the spring season.

With a 100-player roster split between competing and developmental roles, the Wildcats maintain the depth necessary for Big Ten conference play. Their undefeated start reflects strong performance both at home and on the road, with three home victories at their primary facility paired with one road victory to open the season. As the program progresses through conference competition, this early 3-0 home record and defensive prowess—allowing under three runs per contest—position Northwestern favorably within Big Ten standings where pitching depth and home-field advantage often determine March and April outcomes.

KEY FACTS

SchoolNorthwestern University
SportBaseball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationEvanston, Illinois
VenueMac Nease Baseball Park
Head CoachStaff

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
-A ArcherUN
-Andy ArcherUN
-Wade BaileyUN
-Walker (H) BarlowUN
-Walker (P) BarlowUN
-Joey BartUN
-Luke BartnickiUN
-Luke - P BartnickiUN
-Charlie BensonUN
-Jake BraceUN
-Jake - P BraceUN
-Micah (H) CarpenterUN
-Micah (P) CarpenterUN
-Hugh ChapmanUN
-Hugh - P ChapmanUN
-Sam ClayUN
-Bailey CombsUN
-Trevor CraportUN
-A CruzUN
-Xzavion CurryUN
-Xzavion CurryUN
-Jared DatocUN
-S DoveUN
-Burton DulaneyUN
-M EarnestUN
-Tristin EnglishUN
-Tristin EnglishUN
-Tristin EnglishUN
-Z EvansUN
-Z EvansUN
-B FarmerUN
-Bobby GauvreauUN
-Keyton (H) GibsonUN
-Keyton (P) GibsonUN
-B GoldUN
-B. GoldUN
-M GonzalezUN
-Daniel GoodenUN
-Matthew GorstUN
-M GrimesUN
-Michael GuldbergUN
-Carter HallUN
-Colin HallUN
-J HeddingerUN
-Jonathan (H) HughesUN
-Jonathan (P) HughesUN
-Brant HurterUN
-Brant (H) HurterUN
-M HydeUN
-Keenan InnisUN
-D IsaacsUN
-Blake JacksonUN
-Kel JohnsonUN
-C. JustusUN
-Connor JustusUN
-Connor JustusUN
-J KingUN
-Jake (H) LeeUN
-Jake (P) LeeUN
-Joseph MannellyUN
-Joseph - P MannellyUN
-K MccannUN
-Kyle McCannUN
-Ryan MillerUN
-A MurrayUN
-C MurrayUN
-Chase MurrayUN
-Cole (H) NeuberUN
-Cole (P) NeuberUN
-Arden PabstUN
-D PalkaUN
-Daniel PalkaUN
-B ParrUN
-B. ParrUN
-R PeurifoyUN
-Matt PhillipsUN
-C PittsUN
-C. PojeUN
-Baron RadcliffUN
-Paxton RigbyUN
-J RobertsUN
-Cort RoedigUN
-Cort - P RoedigUN
-Zac RyanUN
-B SchniederjansUN
-Oscar SerratosUN
-Tanner SheltonUN
-Will ShirahUN
-Will - P ShirahUN
-T SmithUN
-D SpingolaUN
-Brandt StallingsUN
-D StantonUN
-Jamie TaylorUN
-Jamie (P) TaylorUN
-B ThomasUN
-Connor (H) ThomasUN
-Connor (P) ThomasUN
-Cameron TurleyUN
-Cameron (P) TurleyUN

SEASON RECORD

50-9

Overall

36-4

Home

14-5

Away

0-0

Conference

11.0 PPG / 4.8 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Feb 13Bowling Green FalconsW 11-4
Feb 14Bowling Green FalconsW 27-4
Feb 14Bowling Green FalconsW 12-2
Feb 17Georgia Southern EaglesW 25-1
Feb 20Stony Brook SeawolvesW 14-5
Feb 21Stony Brook SeawolvesW 10-5
Feb 21Stony Brook SeawolvesW 6-5
Feb 22Stony Brook SeawolvesW 21-3
Feb 24Georgia State PanthersL 4-9
Feb 27Northwestern WildcatsW 17-3
Feb 28Northwestern WildcatsW 13-3
Mar 1Northwestern WildcatsW 14-6
Mar 3Georgia State PanthersW 4-1
Mar 6Virginia Tech HokiesW 16-1
Mar 7Virginia Tech HokiesW 14-5
Mar 8Virginia Tech HokiesL 6-9
Mar 10West Georgia WolvesW 14-0
Mar 12Clemson TigersW 10-0
Mar 14Clemson TigersW 9-3
Mar 14Clemson TigersL 7-13
Mar 17Auburn TigersL 2-9
Mar 20Pittsburgh PanthersW 11-9
Mar 21Pittsburgh PanthersL 9-14
Mar 22Pittsburgh PanthersW 12-4
Mar 27NC State WolfpackW 3-1
Mar 28NC State WolfpackW 6-4
Mar 29NC State WolfpackW 10-0
Mar 31Auburn TigersW 13-3
Apr 3California Golden BearsW 17-2
Apr 4California Golden BearsW 7-2
Apr 4California Golden BearsW 9-3
Apr 7Kennesaw State OwlsW 11-4
Apr 9Florida State SeminolesW 4-3
Apr 11Florida State SeminolesW 8-3
Apr 11Florida State SeminolesW 17-3
Apr 14Georgia Southern EaglesW 13-9
Apr 17North Carolina Tar HeelsL 2-5
Apr 18North Carolina Tar HeelsL 4-14
Apr 19North Carolina Tar HeelsW 5-2
Apr 21Georgia BulldogsW 14-4
Apr 24Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 6-5
Apr 25Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 14-11
Apr 26Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 6-5
Apr 28Kennesaw State OwlsW 10-7
May 1Xavier MusketeersL 4-8
May 2Xavier MusketeersW 7-5
May 3Xavier MusketeersW 14-6
May 8Duke Blue DevilsW 10-9
May 9Duke Blue DevilsW 15-2
May 10Duke Blue DevilsW 14-1
May 12Mercer BearsL 9-12
May 15Boston College EaglesW 9-0
May 15Boston College EaglesW 14-1
May 16Boston College EaglesW 15-2
May 21Virginia CavaliersW 16-10
May 23Miami HurricanesW 9-3
May 24North Carolina Tar HeelsW 13-6
May 29UIC FlamesW 22-5
May 30Oklahoma SoonersW 9-3
May 31TBD--

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Northwestern Baseball compete in?
Northwestern Wildcats Baseball competes in the Big Ten Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Northwestern play baseball home games?
Northwestern Baseball plays home games at Mac Nease Baseball Park in Evanston, IL.
Who is the head coach of Northwestern Baseball?
The head coach of Northwestern Wildcats Baseball is Staff.
When was Northwestern Baseball program established?
The establishment date for Northwestern Baseball is not currently available.