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The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference and NAIA Ball Media: A Partnership for 2025 Baseball Season

2024-11-22

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and NAIA Ball Media have joined forces, marking a significant milestone in the world of college baseball. This partnership aims to provide in-depth coverage of the conference throughout the 2025 baseball season, bringing the excitement and passion of KCAC baseball to a wider audience.

Thrilled with the Partnership

Rob Gutierrez, President of NAIA Ball, expressed his excitement about the partnership. "The KCAC brings great passion, fanbases, coaches, players, and alumni. It is the perfect partnership for us as we move into the 2025 season. On a large scale, this will be one of the biggest operations we’ve ever done—every coach will get airtime, every program will be highlighted, and the KCAC will be at the center of in-depth coverage."This partnership is not only significant for NAIA Ball but also for the KCAC. Ted Breidenthal, commissioner of the KCAC, remarked, "The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference is thrilled to partner with NAIA Ball to provide extensive coverage of our 13 conference baseball programs. This will provide great exposure for our student-athletes, coaches, and programs beyond our traditional fan base. With coverage beginning in the preseason and lasting through our conference tournament in Joplin in May, fans will receive quality coverage of the conference for months to come."

NAIA Ball Media: A Brief Overview

NAIA Ball was founded eight years ago by the late Cody Butler. In 2018, Butler and Robby Gutierrez launched the NAIA Ball Podcast. Since then, NAIA Ball has become a prominent name in the world of NAIA baseball. It exclusively covers NAIA baseball across the national landscape and has been recognized as an iTunes Sports Top 100 podcast, featured in Baseball America, and is an annual guest on the American Baseball Coaches Association podcast.The staff of NAIA Ball includes Conner Darnell (Columbia College), Taylor Thomas (Southwestern Christian), Tyler Norris (McPherson College), and Robby Gutierrez (Northwood-TX/Keiser). They utilize various platforms such as Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, and their website to reach a wider audience.

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference: A Legacy

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and sponsors 28 varsity sports. Founded in 1890, it is the second oldest intercollegiate athletic conference in the country. With 14 member institutions, the KCAC emphasizes commitment, cooperation, high achievement, and working towards a common goal in the act of competition.To keep up with the latest conference news, fans can follow the KCAC on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram using the handle @kcacsports. This ensures that they stay updated on all the latest developments in KCAC baseball.The partnership between the KCAC and NAIA Ball Media is set to bring a new level of excitement and coverage to college baseball. With in-depth coverage of the conference throughout the 2025 season, fans can look forward to an unforgettable experience. Whether it's through individual coach interviews, weekly in-season articles, or comprehensive coverage of the postseason and conference tournament, the KCAC and NAIA Ball Media are committed to providing the best possible coverage for baseball fans.