Wildcats Baseball Embarks on Fresh Campaign

Team seeks to improve on 24-18 record under new head coach

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Linfield Wildcats baseball team is starting a new season after a 24-18 record last year and the departure of their head coach. Under first-year coach Jordan Harlow, the team is focused on improving and playing to their own high standards, rather than just beating other teams. The team has shown offensive firepower but inconsistent pitching so far, and is working to build a strong team-first mentality and championship culture.

Why it matters

Linfield baseball is a perennial Northwest Conference contender, and their performance this season will set the tone for the rest of their conference schedule and postseason aspirations. The transition to a new head coach also presents an opportunity for the team to establish a new identity and playing style.

The details

The Wildcats opened their season with a sweep against Eastern Oregon, showing potential for improvement from last year's 24-18 record. However, they split a 4-game series against La Verne, with the offense scoring at least 5 runs per game but the pitching struggling at times. Coach Harlow is preaching a "win the next pitch" mentality focused on continuous improvement rather than just beating opponents. The team's strength lies in its position players and a "team-first" mentality that the players have bought into under Harlow's leadership.

  • The Wildcats' last season ended with two losses in the Northwest Conference tournament.
  • This is the first season under new head coach Jordan Harlow.
  • The team opened the season with a sweep against Eastern Oregon.
  • The team split a 4-game series against La Verne over the past weekend.
  • The Wildcats return home to take on George Fox starting Saturday.

The players

Jordan Harlow

The Wildcats' first-year head coach who is instilling a new team-first mentality focused on continuous improvement.

Wyatt Hurley

A senior accounting and finance major who is a utility player for the Wildcats and exemplifies the team's "team-first" approach.

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What they’re saying

“At the end of every day we evaluate our practice and ask ourselves if we improved from the day before. We talk less about beating other teams and more about playing to the standard we have set for ourselves.”

— Jordan Harlow, Head Coach (The Linfield Review)

“Our comradery this year is amazing. Regardless of the guy, or their age, everyone has a role and is there for one another and that can be seen day in and day out.”

— Wyatt Hurley, Utility Player (The Linfield Review)

“[It means] focusing on the little things and not looking too far ahead of ourselves.”

— Wyatt Hurley, Utility Player (The Linfield Review)

What’s next

The Wildcats return home to take on George Fox at home for three games starting Saturday.

The takeaway

Linfield baseball is embracing a new team-first mentality under first-year coach Jordan Harlow, focusing on continuous improvement and playing to their own high standards rather than just beating opponents. This championship mindset could pay dividends as the Wildcats look to bounce back from last season and contend in the Northwest Conference.