Gardner-Webb University Baseball
Gardner-Webb University (GWU) · Boiling Springs, North Carolina · Private nonprofit university
Gardner-Webb University Baseball coaches
Coaches at Gardner-Webb University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
The program
Where Gardner-Webb University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Big South Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- gwusports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 55% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs.
- Location
- Boiling Springs, North Carolina
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Southern Baptist
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- gardner-webb.edu
About Gardner-Webb University Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Jim Chester, the Head Coach, leads the Gardner-Webb University Baseball staff of 7 coaches, verified November 2026. Gardner-Webb University (GWU) competes in NCAA Division I Baseball as a member of the Big South Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I baseball coaches can start messaging recruits on August 1 before junior year and calling on September 1 of junior year. Gardner-Webb University is a private school in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with 3,104 undergraduates, a 77% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Gardner-Webb University Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Jim Chester, the Head Coach and Brady Doorey, the Director of Player Development. Gardner-Webb 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. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Jim can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Gardner-Webb University typically score 975–1198 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Gardner-Webb University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Jim Chester at Gardner-Webb University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach JimHow baseball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Gardner-Webb University Baseball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Gardner-Webb University D1?
Yes. Gardner-Webb University competes in NCAA Division I Baseball, in the Big South Conference.
Is Gardner-Webb University public or private?
Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit school in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
What conference is Gardner-Webb University Baseball in?
The Big South Conference.
Does Gardner-Webb University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
Gardner-Webb University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Gardner-Webb University Baseball have?
7 coaches, led by Jim Chester, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Gardner-Webb University Baseball?
Jim Chester is the Head Coach.
When can Gardner-Webb University Baseball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I baseball coaches can start messaging recruits on August 1 before junior year and calling on September 1 of junior year. 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 Gardner-Webb 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 Gardner-Webb University cost?
In-state tuition is $33,770 and out-of-state tuition is $33,770 a year.
What is the Gardner-Webb University acceptance rate?
77% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Gardner-Webb University?
Admitted students typically score 975–1198 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Gardner-Webb 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.
