January 12, 2026
Notre Dame rebounded in 2025, going 32-21 after a 27-25 record in 2024.
They won five straight series in a month, scored 19 runs in one game, and took three consecutive ACC series, including defeating #17 Louisville.
Stiffler's first recruiting class in 2025 made an immediate impact, shaping practices and the offseason outlook.
The Irish are building something sustainable in South Bend.
Recruiting Assessment
The Foundation
- Notre Dame, Indiana (Midwest Region)
- 8,530 undergrad students
- Average GPA: 4.06
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
- 19.15% acceptance rate
- Average cost: $76,883/year
- Private nonprofit university
- Member of ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference)
The Legacy
- 2002 National Champions
- 21 College World Series appearances
- 2022 College World Series appearance (most recent)
- Historic Frank Eck Stadium
- Tradition of academic and athletic excellence
- 89-70 record over past three seasons under Stiffler
The Coach: Shawn Stiffler
- Fourth Season at Notre Dame
- 89-70 at Notre Dame (three seasons)
- 429-268 career record
- ABCA East-Region Coach of the Year (2015)
- Led VCU to first-ever Super Regional (2015)
- Built VCU into consistent 34+ win program
- Won 3 Atlantic 10 Championships
Why He Matters: Stiffler knows how to build programs. At VCU, he turned them into one of just seven programs nationally to win 34+ games in eight straight seasons. Now he's doing the same at Notre Dame.
The 2025 Season
- 32-21 overall (up from 27-25 in 2024)
- Won 5 consecutive series in one month
- 3 straight ACC series wins (including vs. #17 Louisville)
- Scored 19 runs in one game (most under Stiffler)
- 4 players earned All-ACC honors
- Went 7-12 in games decided by 2 runs or less (room to grow)
What It Means: Notre Dame is trending up. They're competitive in every game and learning how to win close contests.
The Pipeline
- 2002 National Championship team
- Multiple MLB draft picks under Stiffler
- Tradition of producing professional talent
- Recent players competing at highest levels
Why Notre Dame Now
- 5-win improvement in 2025
- Stiffler's recruiting classes are arriving
- 3 straight ACC series wins show momentum
- Historic program with championship tradition
- Elite academics (4.06 GPA requirement)
- ACC competition prepares you for everything
- Notre Dame degree opens doors everywhere
- Coach who knows how to build winners
This is a program on the rise with the right leadership.
What Coaches Want
Competitive players with 4.0+ GPAs who embrace Notre Dame's culture of excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
What It Means
Being part of Notre Dame baseball means competing for championships in the ACC while earning one of America's most respected degrees—preparing you for success in any field.
How We Help
Most families guess their way through recruiting, hoping the right email, showcase, or video gets noticed. We replace guesswork with a proven plan: the right timeline, targeted outreach, strategic exposure, and polished videos that stand out. Your athlete won't just be seen, they'll be pursued.
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To your son's success.
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About Alex
Meet your college baseball recruiting specialist: Alex Swenson.
As a high school baseball player, I navigated the college recruiting process all on my own. Despite average statistics, I landed a spot on a Division-1 baseball team Jacksonville University, where I became a 3-time team captain. Post-college, I became a D1 coach, scout, and recruiter at Georgetown University and Ole Miss, where we won an SEC championship.
After experiencing the process as both recruit and recruiter, I’ve successfully dissected the best strategies to connect with college coaches and draw offers from them.
After experiencing the process as both recruit and recruiter, I’ve successfully dissected the best strategies to connect with college coaches and draw offers from them.
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