Defiance College Baseball
Defiance College (DC) · Defiance, Ohio · Private nonprofit university
Defiance College Baseball coaches
Coaches at Defiance College who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Defiance College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- defianceathletics.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.
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Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 31% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Defiance College in Defiance.
- Location
- Defiance, Ohio
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- United Church of Christ
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- defiance.edu
About Defiance College Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Shane Gardner, the Head Coach, leads the Defiance College Baseball staff of 4 coaches, verified September 2026. Defiance College (DC) competes in NAIA Baseball as a member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Defiance College is a small private school in Defiance, Ohio with 568 undergraduates, a 48% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,098 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Defiance College Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Shane Gardner, the Head Coach and Ben Babcock, the Assistant Coach. Defiance College has 4 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- 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. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Shane can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Defiance College typically score 18 – 21 on the ACT, and testing is neither required nor recommended. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Defiance College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Defiance College Baseball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Defiance College NAIA?
Yes. Defiance College competes in NAIA Baseball, in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
Is Defiance College public or private?
Defiance College is a private nonprofit school in Defiance, Ohio.
What conference is Defiance College Baseball in?
The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
Does Defiance College offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
Defiance College competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Defiance College Baseball have?
4 coaches, led by Shane Gardner, the Head Coach.
How much does Defiance College cost?
In-state tuition is $28,500 and out-of-state tuition is $28,500 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,098.
What is the Defiance College acceptance rate?
48% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Defiance College?
Admitted students typically score 18 – 21 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Defiance College Baseball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.