NAIA Ball

NAIA Baseball coverage. The NAIA Ball Podcast on Apple & Spotify! @robg1063 @gotdunks21 @tnor46 @_taylorthomas14. In loving memory of Cody Butler

[NAIA Ball @NAIABall]

It is with profound sadness and great trust in our lord that we inform you that Cody Butler our friend & creator of NAIA Ball has passed away at age 30.

Please consider donating to Cody’s funeral expenses here- https://t.co/t5MIBnc33a

We will also post arrangements & services.

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#NAIABall

[Tampa Bay Rays @RaysBaseball]

Alex Cook becomes the 200th player to make their Major League debut in Rays franchise history 🧑‍🍳

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Former GGC Grizzly Alex Cook becomes the first GGC big leaguer and is readying to make his big league debut! #NAIABall

[Marc Topkin @TBTimes_Rays]

RH Alex Cook warming to make his big-league debut for #Rays

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🚨 Minor League Updates

Orioles 10th rounder & former LSUS SS Carlos Sanchez is assigned to the FCL Orioles

Twins 13th rounder & former HIU SS Isaiah Lane is assigned to the FCL Twins

WIU RHP Noah Palmese was promoted to Toronto Single A on 7/19

Loyola LHP Stephen Still promoted to Baltimore High A on 7/28

UBC RHP Ryan Heppner was promoted to Braves Single A on 7/9

Reinhardt slugger Robert Phelps is hitting .269avg with a .793 OPS

The Masters RHP Ryan Mathiesen is 8-1 this season is 8-1 with a 3.34 ERA with the Astros Single A affiliate

#NAIABall

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Huntington (IN) RHP RJ Anglin transfers to @TroyTrojansBSB

Anglin recorded 245 strikeouts in 198 IP across 3 seasons for the Foresters and was named Crossroads League Newcomer Of The Year in 2024 and also helped them reach the Opening Round for the first time since 2019 this past year

@AnglinRj

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[rj_anglin @AnglinRj]

Committed! @TroyTrojansBSB

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SHAWN ROSS! BIG LEAGUE BOMB!!!!! #NAIABall

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

NO-DOUBTER. DOUBLE-DECKER. 2-RUNNER. 438 FOOTER.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates call up former Faulkner star Shawn Ross! #NAIABall

[Pittsburgh Pirates @Pirates]

We have made the following roster moves:

[Johnson Baseball @JURoyals_BB]

Got our guy🤝

Please welcome @DamonLessler as our new head coach!

Full release at https://t.co/Qf0xrbx6Xu
#RaiseTheRoar @NAIABall

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Congratulations to All-NAIA Ball First Team Selection and @DoaneBaseball alum Carter Roth on being named the MVP of the @wcbleague All-Star Game over the weekend!

Roth led the NAIA this season with 111 hits and led the Tigers with a .455 average en route to their first World Series appearance in program history

@DoaneAthletics

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[The WCBL @wcbleague]

After going 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, Carter Roth of the @mhmavericks is the MVP of the 2026 WCBL All-Star Game!

Congratulations Carter!

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Congratulations to former @VHawkBaseball alum Brandon Jaenke on signing with the Texas Rangers!

Jaenke spent 2022-2025 with the V-Hawks and holds the career strikeout record with 260 K in 199 IP and spent this past season at the University Of Minnesota

@BrandonJaenke @viterbovhawks

[Viterbo Baseball @VHawkBaseball]

Congratulations to Brandon Jaenke on signing a Free Agent contract with the Texas Rangers.

The former V-Hawk (2022-2025) is the all-time leader in strikeouts at Viterbo University.

Best of luck in this next chapter!

@NAIABall
@viterbovhawks

[Robby Gutierrez @Robg1063]

🚨Who’s looking for a GA / assistant? I’ve got a former All-NAIA Ball standout that is ready to roll right now. Shoot me a text or give me a call for more info

[Addison Rouse @Addy_Rouse]

Fired up for our guy! Dude bet on himself, fully bought into our program, & worked tirelessly to achieve his dream! We are extremely proud of you Harp!

@WarnerUBaseball @NAIABall

SPOTLIGHT: Royals Alumni Harper McLendon Signs Pro Baseball Contract https://t.co/PvjalGjYHh

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Great insight into the history of @cunebaseball that includes a matchup with the legends himself Bob Gibson

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[Concordia Bulldogs @cunebulldogs]

The first century of Concordia Baseball has been characterized by humble beginnings, battles with Bob Gibson, on-campus action between the berms, a shift to the GPAC and the modern era and the program's golden age. One of the next steps is a return to campus!

⚾ @cunebaseball HISTORICAL NARRATIVE ➡️ https://t.co/FjC1GZUu8k

[USW Athletics @USWAthletics]

ABCA Job Postings - Baseball Coaching Jobs - Presented by b4-app American Baseball Coaches Association https://t.co/MFMFV5Vvmr

[ACU BASEBALL FAMILY @ACUBaseball1]

@CoachChambers1 Finishing up Friday night of our Prospect Camp with players and families from 12 different states and 2 countries.
We Win Forever!
@ACUFirestorm @ABCA1945 @ACU_AZ @NAIABall @azc_obert @TopPreps @BUSShowcase @BUncommitted

[BPCU Baseball @bpcu_baseball]

🚨 NOW HIRING 🚨

Brewton-Parker Christian University is looking for an Asst Coach

Pitching / recruiting responsibilities
College coaching experience preferred. 18k plus housing

If interested email resume to
[email protected]

@naiaball @ABCA1945 @SkippersDugout
#NAIABaseball

[Tennessee Wesleyan Baseball @TWU_Baseball]

It a great getting to see our Frontier League All Stars Kobe Foster and Gage Vailes in action! So proud of you two! @FLProBaseball @NAIABall

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This could have some long term effects in our sport…

[Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered]

🚨 Breaking News | DHS has scrapped a long-standing policy that allowed international students to stay in the U.S. until they finish their program. The new rule will limit their stay to just 4 years unless they receive an extension.

Read the story ➡️ https://t.co/3ucw4Otqe3

[Addison Rouse @Addy_Rouse]

Unfortunate situation with an opponent discontinuing baseball at their institution…Looking to fill 3 games. February 18-20th weekend. Please email me if you have an opening & have interest in playing!

[email protected]

@NAIABall @SkippersDugout

[The Sun Conference @SunConference]

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 @FOXSports 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🤩

Former Sun Conference umpires Ryan Additon (3B) and Adam Beck (LF) are on the crew for the 2026 @MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia!

Both worked Sun Conference games from 2014–16 before reaching the Major Leagues! 👏

#TheSunStandard @NAIABall #NAIABaseball @PlayNAIA #collegebaseball #TheRightWayToPlay

[Taylor Thomas @_TaylorThomas14]

Adding to the @NAIABall hat collection with our friends up north @ubc_baseball 🇨🇦

Huge thanks to @_jamesbrock for sending me this one!