Xavier University Baseball
Xavier University (XU) · Chicago, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Xavier University Baseball coaches
Coaches at Xavier University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
The program
Where Xavier University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- goxavier.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 16 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 57% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Xavier University in Chicago.
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- sxu.edu
About Xavier University Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Billy O'Conner, the Head Coach, leads the Xavier University Baseball staff of 7 coaches, verified October 2026. Xavier University (XU) competes in NAIA Baseball as a member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Xavier University is a private school in Chicago, Illinois with 3,485 undergraduates, a 84% acceptance rate and an average net price of $11,943 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Xavier University Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Billy O'Conner, the Head Coach and Ethan Landon, the Pitching Coach. Xavier University has 7 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Billy can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Xavier University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Email Coach BillyHow baseball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Xavier University Baseball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Xavier University NAIA?
Yes. Xavier University competes in NAIA Baseball, in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Xavier University public or private?
Xavier University is a private nonprofit school in Chicago, Illinois.
What conference is Xavier University Baseball in?
The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Xavier University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
Xavier University competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Xavier University Baseball have?
7 coaches, led by Billy O'Conner, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Xavier University Baseball?
Billy O'Conner is the Head Coach.
Who is the recruiting coordinator for Xavier University Baseball?
Riley Bertram, Assistant Coach - Recruiting Coordinator.
When can Xavier University Baseball coaches contact recruits?
NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Xavier University Baseball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Xavier University cost?
In-state tuition is $37,755 and out-of-state tuition is $37,755 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,943.
What is the Xavier University acceptance rate?
84% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Xavier University Baseball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
