North Central College Baseball

Ed Mathey '86 joined the North Central College baseball coaching staff in November 2014 in his second stint guiding the Cardinal program, previously manning the

Connor Christman M'23 joined the North Central College baseball coaching staff in 2021 as a graduate assistant. In August of 2023, Christman was elevated to his

Dave Otto joined the North Central College baseball coaching staff as an assistant coach prior to the 2025 season. Drafted in the second round of the 1985 MLB

Joe Keenan joined the North Central College staff prior to the 2018 season as an assistant baseball coach. Keenan spent 28 years on the coaching staff at Northwestern

Michael Patterson '23 joined the North Central College athletics department as an athletic facilities and event management graduate assistant in August 2024. Patterson

Michael Duckhorn joined the Cardinal coaching staff prior to the 2023 season. Most recently, Duckhorn coached baseball for Hinsdale South High School from 2019-2022. Before that, he was the owner/operator of Ducky World Baseball Training Center in Villa Park, Illinois. Duckhorn founded and managed the baseball training facility for children and young adults. Duckhorn attended Lubbock Christian University in Texas. He now resides in Orland Park.

Tim Peraino '82 re-joined the Cardinal coaching staff in 2015 as an assistant coach, primarily focusing with the hitters and infielders. Peraino graduated from North Central College in 1982 with a bachelor's degree and a concentration in secondary education. After graduating, Peraino played semi-professional baseball for the Indianapolis Clowns from 1983-1984 before going to Australia to coach from 1986-1988 where he led his team to a league championship. After his playing days, Peraino has been coaching and teaching young athletes at all levels. He began his career at Gordon Tech High School before heading to St. Benedicts High School. Peraino then returned to North Central and was an assistant coach from 1991-1998. While coaching he has given hitting lessons for kids ranging from 8-14 year olds, and has coached the Lemont Indians travel teams from 2002-2008. He currently works for Lowery Macdonnell as a Sales Representative for school supplies, office furniture and equipment, and resides in Lemont, Ill. with his wife Karin and their two children.

Tim Stoddard joined the North Central baseball coaching staff as an assistant coach prior to the 2016 season, primarily working with the pitching staff. Stoddard