Al Ready, the head coach of the University of Indianapolis baseball program, has been named the 2026 ABCA/ATEC Midwest Region Coach of the Year, adding to a streak of four straight regional honors that began in 2023.
A milestone in consistency
He becomes the first skipper in the Midwest to achieve four consecutive regional recognitions since 2003, a testament to his ability to sustain excellence year after year.
Under Ready’s direction, the Greyhounds surged to 18 wins in their final 22 regular‑season games, a performance that secured an at‑large berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Postseason surge
The team then rattled off six straight victories, highlighted by a super‑regional sweep at the fourth‑seeded Grand Valley State, and captured the regional trophy for the third time in the past four years.
Since 2023, Ready’s squads have compiled a 21‑4 record in both regional and super‑regional contests, underscoring his knack for translating regular‑season success into tournament dominance.
Looking ahead
The upcoming weeks will test whether the Greyhounds can ride this momentum deeper into the national tournament, with analysts already pointing to Ready’s strategic adjustments as a key factor in their continued success.