D3 Baseball - Region 7

Bryan Carney, a recent graduate from The University of Olivet, has been selected by the Houston Astros in the seventh round and the 211th overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. #GoCOMETS | #UONation | #d3baseball

🌟 Stu Fritz 🌟 For more than three decades, Stu Fritz served as the architect of one of NCAA Division III baseball's most consistent programs, leading @HopeCollegeBSB to sustained success over 31 seasons as head coach. Fritz retired in 2024 with a 674-500-3 (.574) career record, making him the winningest coach in program history while guiding the Flying Dutchmen to 10 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships — the second-most in conference history — and four NCAA Division III Tournament appearances. His teams won nearly two-thirds of their conference games, posting a 453-247 (.647) mark in MIAA play while establishing Hope as a perennial contender within the conference and the national NCAA Division III landscape. Fritz reached the 600-win milestone in 2021 and concluded his career having built one of the most successful eras in the history of Hope baseball. Beyond his accomplishments on the field, Fritz has dedicated himself to serving both his institution and the coaching profession. He has provided leadership at the national level as President of the American Baseball Coaches Association in 2020 and chaired the NCAA Championships National Committee. His influence on the game has also been felt overseas through coaching experiences in Puerto Rico, Australia, and the Czech Republic. Following his retirement from coaching, Fritz has continued his service to Hope College as an athletics philanthropy liaison, extending a legacy defined by education, mentorship, and leadership.