Nebraska Wesleyan University Men's Baseball

Jeff Christy enters his second season as the head coach of the Nebraska Wesleyan baseball program in 2025. Christy is the twelfth head coach in the program's history and brings with him a wealth of experience in collegiate and professional baseball. In his first season Jeff Christy coached the black and gold to a winning season and the A-R-C Conference championship game.  Before joining Nebraska Wesleyan, Christy served as an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska from 2019 to 2023, where he oversaw pitching and catching, contributed to recruiting efforts, and helped develop players who went on to have successful professional careers, including reaching the MLB. Christy's coaching career also includes stints as a Volunteer Assistant Coach at Texas A&M University and as an Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Central Oklahoma. He also managed the Derby Twins, a collegiate summer league team, and spent time as a professional baseball player in the Minnesota Twins organization. As Nebraska Wesleyan's baseball coach, Christy is dedicated to developing players on and off the field. "It is a passion of mine to develop baseball players on and off the field and help these young men grow to be the individuals they aspire to be," Christy says. "We will play hard, work to develop a multidimensional team in all facets of the game, and be great teammates. Combine these elements with the great education provided at Nebraska Wesleyan, and I believe we can build a successful program." Christy will be leading the team into a new era as Nebraska Wesleyan's baseball program transitions to a state-of-the-art stadium at the Sandhills Global Youth Complex in the spring of 2025. The facility will feature a full turf field and provide an enhanced experience for both players and fans. Christy is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska, and is excited to bring his experience and passion for the game back to his home state.

Mitch Lawson starts off his first year at Nebraska Wesleyan as the assistant baseball coach in 2026. Laurie brings Division II coaching experience, and comes to Lincoln following time on staff at Southwest Minnesota State University. At SMSU, he held the role of assistant coach. Lawson assisted in running and organizing practices, and was heavily involved in recruiting. Prior to his time as a Mustang, Lawson served as an assistant coach at Upper Iowa, where he earned his Master of Sports Administration in 2023. Lawson earned bachelor degrees in Kinesiology and Exercise Science as well as Finance from Cornell College in 2021. He played on the baseball team for four years, 

Bennett joined the Nebraska Wesleyan coaching staff in 2022. A native of Parker, Colo., Bennett played outfield for the Prairie Wolves from 2019-22. Bennett was a four year starter in the outfield at Nebraska Wesleyan.  He received his bachelor's degree in Sport Management in 2022.