Southwest Minnesota State University Baseball

Jeremy Ische, the Head Baseball Coach, leads the Southwest Minnesota State University Baseball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) competes in NCAA Division II Baseball as a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Southwest Minnesota State University is a public school in Marshall, Minnesota with 8,214 undergraduates, a 62% acceptance rate and an average net price of $15,547 a year after aid.

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   Find the right coachEmail Jeremy Ische, the Head Baseball Coach and Jared Fry, the Assistant Baseball Coach. Southwest Minnesota State University has 3 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
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   Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
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   Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Jeremy can watch without scrolling.
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   Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Southwest Minnesota State University typically score 16–23 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
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   Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Southwest Minnesota State University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.