Ohio Wesleyan University Men's Baseball

Tyler Mott begins his 19th season as head baseball coach at Ohio Wesleyan University. The Battling Bishops compiled a record of 8-28 during the 2025 season. In 2016, Ohio Wesleyan finished second in the NCAC West Division, received an NCAA Division III tournament bid, and finished with a record of 27-16. The 2015 Bishops shared the NCAC West title, placed third in the NCAC tournament, and finished with a record of 28-13. In 2012, the Battling Bishops finished third in the NCAC tournament on the way to a 23-18 overall record, Ohio Wesleyan's 27th consecutive winning season. The 2011 Bishops compiled a record of 11-5 in NCAC play, advanced to the championship game of the NCAC tournament, and had an overall record of 25-16.  Mott shared NCAC Coach of the Year honors. In 2009, the Bishops shared the NCAC West Division crown and finished with a 24-16 overall record. Mott had a spectacular season in his head coaching debut, guiding the Bishops to a 29-19 record, the team’s second straight NCAC championship, and a berth in the NCAA Division III playoffs. His colleagues recognized his accomplishments by voting him NCAC Coach of the Year. A 2004 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan, Mott served as pitching coach at Marietta College for 3 seasons before returning to his alma mater. He helped the Pioneers win the 2006 NCAA Division III championship and make a return appearance in the Division III World Series in 2007. “It’s a dream come true,” Mott said. “Ohio Wesleyan has been a special place for me since my freshman year in college. I had a chance to coach at Marietta and learn a lot, and the timing worked out well. I couldn’t ask for a better situation. Coach Ingles started a great tradition, and I’m honored to be able to carry it on.” During his Battling Bishop playing career, Mott earned first-team All-America honors after batting .408 and compiling a 12-1 record in 2003. He was a 4-time all-region selection and earned All-NCAC honors at pitcher, first base, third base and designated hitter. He continued his education while at Marietta, earning a master of arts in liberal learning in 2006. Mott is a native of Grove City, Ohio, and attended Grove City High School.  He and his wife, Megan, have 3 children, Mollie, Mason, and Maddie.   Mott's Career Coaching Record   Year School Record Pct 2008 Ohio Wesleyan 29-19-0 .604 2009 Ohio Wesleyan 24-16-0 .600 2010 Ohio Wesleyan 20-19-0 .513 2011 Ohio Wesleyan 25-16-0 .610 2012 Ohio Wesleyan 23-18-0 .561 2013 Ohio Wesleyan 18-19-0 .486 2014 Ohio Wesleyan 13-26-0 .333 2015 Ohio Wesleyan 28-13-0 .683 2016 Ohio Wesleyan 27-16-0 .628 2017 Ohio Wesleyan 14-26-0 .350 2018 Ohio Wesleyan 19-20-0 .487 2019 Ohio Wesleyan 15-22-1 .408 2020 Ohio Wesleyan 4- 4-0 .500 2021 Ohio Wesleyan 8-23-0 .258 2022 Ohio Wesleyan 10-28-0 .263 2023 Ohio Wesleyan 18-21-0 .462 2024 Ohio Wesleyan 20-19-0 .513 2025 Ohio Wesleyan 8-28-0 .222 Career 18 years 323-353-1 .478

Jon Koepf begins his fifth season as associate head coach of the Ohio Wesleyan University baseball team and his ninth season as a member of the Battling Bishop baseball coaching staff.  He coaches the Bishop defense and serves as the team's recruiting coordinator. Koepf came to Ohio Wesleyan after one season at Indiana-South Bend, where he served as recruiting coordinator and hitting coach.  He was named interim head coach in midseason and went on to guide the Titans to their first-ever Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament appearance. Prior to IU-SB, Koepf was a graduate assistant at the University of Rio Grande for 2 seasons, working with the hitters and helping the RedStorm win a pair of conference titles and make NAIA national tournament appearances both years.  He also served as the hitting coach and the third-base coach for the Lorain County Ironmen of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League in 2016. Koepf is a graduate of Notre Dame (Ohio) College.  He was an infielder for head coach Len Barker from 2010-13, leading the Falcons in hitting in 2013, posting a .977 fielding percentage his junior season, and serving as a team captain.  He completed his degree in middle childhood education in 2014 and continued his education with a master's degree in coaching leadership from Rio Grande in 2016. Koepf is a native of Elyria, Ohio.  

Brandon Szink begins his fifth season as an assistant coach of the Ohio Wesleyan University baseball team. Szink came to Ohio Wesleyan from St. Petersburg (Fla,) College, where he served as an assistant coach, working with the Titan infield.  Prior to coaching at St. Petersburg, Szink served a brief stint in the player development department for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020. He also works as director of baseball operations and player development at Bo Jackson's Elite Sports in Columbus, specializing in infield defense and hitting instruction.  Szink moved up to director of baseball operations and player development after working for 4 years as the assistant director of baseball operations.  He also manages the Bo Jackson Elite travel organization and helps guide players through the college baseball recruiting process.  Prior to that, Szink served as a program coordinator, coach, and general manager for ACE Baseball, a player development and coaches education program in Cleveland.  He also worked as an instructor in the Cleveland Indians Youth Baseball Development Program for 2 summers. Szink is a 2013 graduate of Notre Dame (Ohio) College, where he played infield and majored in sports management.  He is a native of Canton, Ohio.  

Jeremy Carper enters his second season as a volunteer assistant coach with the Ohio Wesleyan University baseball program, bringing energy and expertise to multiple facets of the game. Carper plays a key role in developing the Bishops’ outfield unit, refining infield defense, and advancing base-running strategies. He also works closely with the team’s catchers and serves as the first base coach during games, providing real-time guidance and motivation. Before joining Ohio Wesleyan, Carper built a strong coaching foundation at Thomas Worthington High School, where he led the junior varsity A team to a 12-7 record in his first season as head coach. His experience includes assisting the freshman and varsity programs, focusing on defensive fundamentals and overall player development. Beyond the high school level, Carper has been instrumental in shaping young talent through travel baseball, serving as head coach for the Boss Aces 16U fall team and the Columbus Cobras Carper 16U and 17U summer teams. Carper’s commitment to leadership and growth extends beyond the diamond. A 2013 graduate of Notre Dame College (Ohio), he earned a degree in sports management with a minor in coaching while competing as an infielder for the Falcons. He further enhanced his leadership skills through The Rising Leaders Program at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business in 2016 and recently completed his master’s degree in leadership with a concentration in business administration at Ohio Christian University in January 2026. A Columbus native and Grove City High School alumnus, Carper is passionate about developing athletes both on and off the field, fostering a culture of accountability, resilience, and excellence.  

Jon Koepf begins his third season as associate head coach of the Ohio Wesleyan University baseball team and his seventh season as a member of the Battling Bishop baseball coaching staff.  He coaches the Bishop defense and serves as the team's recruiting coordinator. Koepf came to Ohio Wesleyan after one season at Indiana-South Bend, where he served as recruiting coordinator and hitting coach.  He was named interim head coach in midseason and went on to guide the Titans to their first-ever Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament appearance. Prior to IU-SB, Koepf was a graduate assistant at the University of Rio Grande for 2 seasons, working with the hitters and helping the RedStorm win a pair of conference titles and make NAIA national tournament appearances both years.  He also served as the hitting coach and the third-base coach for the Lorain County Ironmen of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League in 2016. Koepf is a graduate of Notre Dame (Ohio) College.  He was an infielder for head coach Len Barker from 2010-13, leading the Falcons in hitting in 2013, posting a .977 fielding percentage his junior season, and serving as a team captain.  He completed his degree in middle childhood education in 2014 and continued his education with a master's degree in coaching leadership from Rio Grande in 2016. Koepf is a native of Elyria, Ohio.