SEWARD, Neb. – Winner of the 2024 GPAC regular season and postseason championships, the Concordia University, Nebraska Baseball program will open 2025 as the league favorite. The Bulldogs were pegged first in the 2025 GPAC Baseball Preseason Coaches’ Poll released on Thursday (Jan. 23). Concordia pulled in eight first-place votes and a total of 98 points in the conference poll. Head Coach Ryan Dupic’s squad also appeared at No. 20 in the NAIA preseason coaches’ poll unveiled back in November.
The 2025 edition of Concordia Baseball will have a different look to it after the program said goodbye to star outfielders Jay Adams, Alec Blakestad and Joey Grabanski. In terms of previous accolades, the top returners will be All-GPAC honorees in shortstop Jimmy Blumberg, pitcher Christian Gutierrez, DH Brad Hallock, second baseman Ty Nekoliczak, third baseman Jaidan Quinn, first baseman Matt Rhoades and catcher Tanner Tompkins. The 2024 Bulldogs advanced to the national tournament and completed the year with an overall record of 42-15. Quinn has been tabbed an NAIA Preseason All-American.
The 2025 regular season is scheduled to get underway the weekend of Feb. 8-9 with action at the home of the Oklahoma City University. For a detailed look at the 2025 Concordia Baseball team, check out our season preview linked HERE.
2025 GPAC Baseball Preseason Coaches’ Poll
(First-place votes in parentheses)
1. Concordia – 98 (8)
2. Doane – 93 (3)
3. Morningside – 79
4. Midland – 66
5. Mount Marty – 54
6. Northwestern – 51
7. Briar Cliff – 50
8. Dakota Wesleyan – 31
9. Waldorf – 28
10. Hastings – 21
11. Dordt – 16