Baseball

COLONIAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

2007, 2014, 2017, 2019

PIAA DISTRICT XI CHAMPIONS – 2014, 2019

PIAA AAA STATE FINALIST – 2019

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Mike Bedics ’93

Contact: mbedics@ndcrusaders.org

Bio:

Michael Bedics, a proud alumnus of Notre Dame High School, Class of 1993, is entering his 20th season as the head coach of the Crusaders baseball team. A dedicated and accomplished leader, Coach Bedics has guided the program to unprecedented success, solidifying his legacy as one of the most celebrated coaches in school history.
Under his leadership, Coach Bedics has achieve remarkable milestones including 260 career wins, the most in Notre Dame baseball history. Numerous Coach of the Year Honors, including:

  • Express-Times Coach of the Year (2008, 2013, 2014)
  • Colonial League Coach of the Year (2008)
  • The Morning Call Coach of the Year (2014, 2019)
  • Lehigh Valley Live Coach of the Year (2019)
  • The Morning Call Team of the Year: (2014, 2019)

Coach Bedics has a proven track record of developing talent, with over 60 players advancing to play college baseball at all levels and four players achieving their dreams of professional baseball. His commitment to excellence, both on and off the field, has made him a cornerstone of Notre Dame athletics.

Assistant Coaches:

Tim Hurd, Matt Garza, Butch Keretz ’79, Keith Buss

 

Schedule

Full schedule here: 2025 Baseball Schedule

 

Baseball Facility

The Crusaders play at Lou Cecala Field, on the campus of Notre Dame. It has recently been renovated to include a press box, batting cage, bullpen mounds and a sprinkler system. It is considered one of the best fields in the Colonial League. The team also has access to an indoor practice facility with indoor pitching mounds and a drop down batting cage.

 

Team Philosophy

​Philosophy of Coaching
Winning comes when all coaches, players, parents, and school administrators work together for the betterment of the team. A successful program is established when players commit themselves to hard work and discipline.

Philosophy of Defense
Our defense is based on the team concept. Team defense starts with the word “attitude.” If we are to be successful, every Crusader must want to play defense aggressively. Aggressive defensive play is the direct result of a desire on the part of every member of the baseball program to be involved every time an opponent hits the ball or tries to advance a base runner. Confidence, a vital ingredient in aggressive defense, is a result of a player learning what to do to stop the opponent from scoring.

Movement and communication on the part of the whole team is necessary on every attempt by an opponent to advance a runner or score. Players will be instructed and drilled on game situations so that they will learn through practice what to do in virtually every situation that may occur in a game. This knowledge and these practiced skills will build each player’s confidence and allow the Crusaders to play fundamentally sound defense.

Philosophy of Offense
Notre Dame Baseball is about taking the extra base on a hit, putting pressure on the opponent’s defense, and taking advantage of the opponent’s lack of execution. Crusader hitters must be ready and willing to offer a “team at-bat” every time they step into the batter’s box. They may be called upon to take a pitch or lay down a sacrifice bunt in order to advance a runner. Every player is expected to learn how to bunt and to seriously practice this skill at every opportunity. Hitters must be ready to confidently attack the baseball. They must know the strike zone, adjust to the umpire each day, and strive to swing at strikes.