March 2, 2026
Michigan kicked off 2025 by beating #2 Virginia in extra innings and sweeping Ohio State, including a historic 23-1 win.
They went undefeated against Ohio State and Michigan State, finishing 33-23 overall and 16-14 in Big Ten play.Coach Tracy Smith is building momentum in his fourth season, with Freshman All-American Tate Carey returning. Michigan adds nine transfers and eight freshmen for 2026, signaling a bright future.
If you're a parent looking to help your athlete reach the next level, Alex and Premier Athletes can help.
2027 Current Commits (Spots are still available):
- Carson Richter - OF
- Clark Bucher - OF
- Liam Delp - SS
- Colton Hyde - RHP
- Owen Konerko - 3B
- Luke Overbay - OF
- Logan Scheidt - C
- Lucas St-Laurent - RHP
- William Steinman - RHP
2028 Current Commits: Speaking with the coaching staff last week, they are actively evaluating and recruiting 2028 players.
* Disclaimer: Premier Athletes cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed. Commitments only include those that Premier is aware of.
The Foundation
- Ann Arbor, Michigan (One of America's best college towns)
- 28,000 students
- Big Ten Conference
- Ray Fisher Stadium at Wilpon Complex
- Tracy Smith: Fourth season
The Legacy
- 1 National Championship (1953)
- 35 Big Ten Championships (most in conference history)
- 3,111-1,872-38 all-time record (.623)
- Rich tradition of developing MLB talent
- Located in Ann Arbor—top-tier academics and athletics
The Coach: Tracy Smith
- Fourth Season at Michigan
- 94-72 at Michigan (three seasons)
- Former head coach at Arizona State (11 seasons)
- Led ASU to 2 College World Series appearances
- 434-261-1 career record
- Just hired Andrew Stone from Michigan State as assistant coach
Why He Matters: Smith built Arizona State into a consistent winner and is doing the same at Michigan. Year three showed real progress—beating top teams, dominating rivals, and developing pros like Mitch Voit (first-round pick).
The 2025 Season
- 33-23 overall, 16-14 Big Ten
- Beat #2 Virginia in extras to open season
- 23-1 win over Ohio State (largest margin in rivalry history)
- Swept Ohio State and Michigan State (6-0 combined)
- Benny Casillas led Big Ten with .401 batting average
- Mitch Voit: .346/.471/.668, 14 HRs, 60 RBIs (1st round pick, 38th overall to Mets)
- Tate Carey: 9-0 record, no-hitter vs Akron, Freshman All-American
What It Showed: Michigan can beat elite teams and dominate rivals. The pieces are coming together.The Stadium: Ray Fisher Stadium (Wilpon Complex)
- Historic Big Ten venue
- Professional-level facilities
- Ann Arbor atmosphere creates great home-field advantage
The 2026 Roster Reload
- 25 returning players 8 freshmen newcomers 9 transfer additions
- Key Returners: Tate Carey (Freshman All-American, 9-0, no-hitter), Kurt Barr (All-Big Ten 2024)
- Michigan is adding depth and talent for 2026—this roster is built to compete.
The Pipeline
- Mitch Voit: 1st round pick (38th overall) to Mets in 2025
- Consistent Big Ten draft picks
- Strong track record of developing Big Ten talent into pros
- Michigan degree + baseball development = powerful combination
How We Help:Most families see Michigan and think "impossible to get into." We help families understand that recruited athletes have a path that's different from general admissions.Michigan is actively building their roster—let's make sure your athlete is part of that conversation.Start Your Michigan JourneyIf your athlete wants Big Ten baseball with world-class academics in Ann Arbor, let's talk about how to position them for recruiting success.Schedule a call with me here.
To your son's success.
Alex Swenson
Former D1 Coach, Scout & Recruiter
P.S. I help high school baseball players get interest and offers from their top schools. Over 450 players committed:
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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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