University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Baseball

Dan Hartleb enters his 21st season as head coach at Illinois and 36th season on the Illini coaching staff in 2026. Hartleb is the winningest coach in school history,

Adam Christ enters his 11th season as an assistant coach for the Fighting Illini in 2026, working with the hitters, serving as the third base coach, and leading

Cam McDonald enters his third year on the Illinois baseball staff in 2026. A five-year letterwinner of the program, McDonald joined the staff following the completion

Curt Courtwright is in his eighth season as an assistant coach at the University of Illinois in 2026, working with the outfielders and serving as the first base

Diego Acosta enters his first season as the Illinois baseball program's director of operations and analytics. Acosta, a former student manager and bullpen catcher

Dillon Napoleon enters his first season with the Fighting Illini in 2026 after being named Illinois’ pitching coach in June 2025. Napoleon joins the Fighting Illini

Began at Illinois: September, 2023   Education: Aleck earned his bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science & Strategic Communication from TCU in 2015 and

Began at Illinois: July, 2009 Education: Halpin completed his undergraduate degree in athletic training at Illinois State University, and his graduate degree