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

30-5

Overall

21-2

Home

9-3

Away

0-0

Conference

11.2 PPG / 4.2 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 Eagles--
Apr 17North Carolina Tar Heels--
Apr 18North Carolina Tar Heels--
Apr 19North Carolina Tar Heels--
Apr 21Georgia Bulldogs--
Apr 24Wake Forest Demon Deacons--
Apr 25Wake Forest Demon Deacons--
Apr 26Wake Forest Demon Deacons--
Apr 28Kennesaw State Owls--
May 1Xavier Musketeers--
May 2Xavier Musketeers--
May 3Xavier Musketeers--
May 8Duke Blue Devils--
May 9Duke Blue Devils--
May 10Duke Blue Devils--
May 12Mercer Bears--
May 14Boston College Eagles--
May 15Boston College Eagles--
May 16Boston College Eagles--

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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.