New Big Rapids baseball coach eager to get team on the field

Alec Gary takes over as varsity baseball coach, looks to build on team's success

Mar. 23, 2026 at 9:50am

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Alec Gary, the new varsity baseball coach at Big Rapids High School, is excited to get his players on the field and start the season after taking over the program last fall. The team has been practicing indoors during the offseason and is looking forward to getting outside and playing some "real baseball" once spring break is over.

Why it matters

Big Rapids is the defending champion in the Central State Activities Association Red Division, so there is high expectations for the team this season. The transition to a new coach can sometimes be challenging, but Gary is confident that his players are adapting well to his coaching philosophy.

The details

The Big Rapids varsity baseball team has 16 players on the roster, with an additional 12 on the junior varsity team. The team has been practicing indoors in the auxiliary gym, working on fundamentals and getting ready for the season. They will have their final indoor practice on Thursday before taking Friday off for spring break. The season will open on April 10 with a road game at Ludington, followed by a doubleheader at Kent City on April 14. The home opener is scheduled for April 16 against White Cloud.

  • The team will practice indoors until Thursday, March 31, before taking Friday off for spring break.
  • The season will open on April 10 with a road game at Ludington.
  • The team will play a doubleheader at Kent City on April 14.
  • The home opener is scheduled for April 16 against White Cloud.

The players

Alec Gary

The new varsity baseball coach at Big Rapids High School, taking over the program last fall.

David Frost

The coach of the Big Rapids junior varsity baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“We're working on our fundamentals and getting ready for when we get out on the field.”

— Alec Gary, Big Rapids Varsity Baseball Coach

“With spring sports, you're always fighting the weather. You can only do so much inside, so we're looking forward to getting outside and playing some real baseball.”

— Alec Gary, Big Rapids Varsity Baseball Coach

What’s next

The team will return from spring break on April 9 and begin preparing for their first games of the season.

The takeaway

The transition to a new baseball coach at Big Rapids High School appears to be going smoothly, as the team prepares to build on their success from last season and looks forward to getting outside and playing games once the weather allows.