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Longwood University Baseball

Recruiting guide

2026 Big South Conference Tournament Runner-Up

34-27 Overall Record

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Player Development Focus

The Longwood University Baseball program emphasizes player development through a holistic approach that focuses on skill acquisition, strength and power output, mindset, and leadership.

Pitching staff comparison from year one to year two under Pitching Coach Eric Miles

The Longwood Baseball staff utilizes multiple forms of technology, advanced development tools, and the latest training strategies to maximize each player’s athletic potential.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach Ray Noe

7 years of NCAA Division I coaching experience

Previously lead assistant and recruiting coordinator at Virginia Military Institute

15 years of coaching experience

Pitching Coach Eric Miles

8 years of experience in NCAA Division I baseball

5 years of coaching experience

Previously at Campbell University & Florence-Darlington Tech

Former Pitching Coach in Coastal Plains League

Recruiting Coordinator/Hitting Coach Harrison Stevens

7 years of coaching experience

High School (Head Coach), NAIA, NCAA DII and NCAA DI experience

Previously at Ball State University

Director of Pitching Development & Pitching Analytics Brandon Hill

3 years of NCAA Division I experience

sports performance coach Josh Acker

4 years of collegiate strength coaching experience

Master of Science in Behavioral Science from Cameron University

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Travels with baseball program to all away trips and coordinates strength, power, and speed development

Player Testimonials

"Playing for Longwood under Ray Noe brought back a love for baseball that was fading away. The passion & energy he & the rest of the coaching staff feed into the team elevates you as a player & as a person. They create relationships & environments where you’ll learn to grow, adapt, & overcome any challenges, all while sharing the same goal of hoisting the Big South trophy at the end of the year." -Joe Castrichini, Class of 2026
"As a graduate transfer, the Longwood baseball program and staff took me in with open arms. They committed to making me a better player and more mature individual. All while having the most fun I've ever had on a baseball field." -Myles Webb, Class of 2025
"From day one, the new coaching staff believed in me and gave me the freedom to be myself on the field. That trust built my confidence and helped me grow as both a player and a person. I'll always be grateful for the culture they created - one built on belief, hard work, and genuine love for the game." -Guillermo Garcia Jr. Class of 2025
"As a two-time transfer, I was looking for a place where I could get opportunities and play the style of baseball that fits me best. The coaching staff and community made that possible from day one, supporting my growth both on and off the field. What I find special about Longwood is the culture. It’s a tight-knit group led by a young staff that is fully invested in the success of its players. That shared drive and energy make it an incredible place to compete and develop." -Tré Keels, Class of 2026
"Over the last two years under the new coaching staff and pitching coach Eric Miles, I can easily say that I got exponentially better as a pitcher. It has been awesome to watch our program go from a below average team in the Big South, to one win away from winning it all. I truly believe under Ray Noe the Longwood baseball program will continue to be a contender for the conference championship." -Wyatt Bunch, Class of 2026
“Playing for Longwood and Ray Noe brought back the spark for playing baseball again. The energy and passion of the coaching staff are infectious, which helps us as players get better every day. You’ll also create relationships that help you grow not only as baseball players, but as men that will last a lifetime.” -Josh Cottrill, Class of 2026
"Playing for multiple coaching staffs during my career was an interesting experience, and I am lucky to have gotten to be a part of the beginning of the Ray Noe era. His staff focused on process and development over immediate results, and it allowed me to have the most successful year of my career. I have no doubt they will continue to grow this program into the contender it deserves to be!" -James Nelson, Class of 2025
"Playing baseball at Longwood University for Ray Noe and his staff was a dream come true. I grew so much as a player and as a person throughout my time with this program, and I am forever grateful for the memories and friendships that I made during my journey at Longwood!" -Ried Dittner, Class of 2025

Facilities

Brand new AstroTurf playing surface (Summer 2025)

Stadium Trackman V3 System

Trackman Portable B1 System

AWRE Stadium Camera System (8 Total Cameras: 6 Stadium & 2 Portable)

Stadium Video Board

Player Locker Room Connected to Dugout

Stadium Lights

Fully Renovated/Refurbished Pomp Sports Performance Center

Longwood University Academic Degrees

Popular Majors:

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing,

Kinesiology

Psychology

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Computer Science

Communication Studies

Education: Health & Physical Ed, History & Social Science Secondary Ed, Elementary Ed

Digital Media

Real Estate

Graduate Programs/Master's Degrees

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

All online - 1 & 2 year options

Health & Physical Education

Educational Leadership

Team Apparel and Equipment

Nike Apparel Sponsorship

Marucci On-Field Equipment Sponsorship

Fielding Gloves, Bats, Batting Gloves, Protective Equipment

Lancer MLB Draft picks

Michael Tucker

1992 First Round (10th Overall) Pick by Kansas City Royals

12-Year Major League Career

Played for the Royals, Braves, Reds, Cubs, Giants and Phillies

Mark Montgomery: 11th Round Draft Pick by the New York Yankees in 2011 - 8-year professional career with the Yankees and Cardinals

Kyri Washington: 23rd Round Draft Pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2015

Michael Osinski: 31st Round Draft Pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2017

Kevin Warunek: 18th Round Draft Pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2024

Logan Berrier: Free Agent Sign by Detroit Tigers Organization in 2025

Longwood University

Founded in 1839, Longwood is a proud, historic Virginia public university. We are a place rich with tradition, where a beautiful campus and committed faculty inspire students to become citizen leaders and establish valuable and meaningful connections.

Farmville, Virginia

Photo by George Burruss
"A prospering college town, Farmville spans across Central Virginia’s Prince Edward and Cumberland counties, by the headwaters of the Appomattox River. Besides housing Longwood University’s main campus, this seat of government of Prince Edward County has multiple interesting sites such as the High Bridge Trail State Park, Dick Cross Wildlife Management Area, Twin Lakes State Park, and the next-door Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park." WorldAtlas.com

Farmville is centrally located in Virginia:

65 miles west of Richmond

48 miles east of Lynchburg

70 miles south of Charlottesville

150 miles from Washington, D.C. and Virginia Beach

"Stroll Main Street for an eclectic mix of boutiques, coffee shops, art museums, breweries, and taco shacks. There’s a little something for everyone here, even outdoor adventurers, thanks to the town’s close proximity to three state parks." Southern Living, 2024
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