NAIAGolden State Athletic Conference (GSAC)

Ottawa University Arizona Baseball

NAIA program with structured developmental team and growing competitive presence in GSAC; emphasis on building program depth.

Ottawa University Arizona is a NAIA baseball program in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) located in Surprise, AZ. Head coach Tim Montez has led the program for 8+ years. Freshmen earn 17% of at-bats and 5% of innings pitched. 4% of players stay all four years. After college, 8% of alumni enter operations — top employers include America Roofing,, Archetype, Tulsa Little League Baseball. Ottawa University Arizona has a 40% acceptance rate and 3.1 average GPA and costs approximately $35,880 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Ottawa University Arizona Baseball?

Freshmen at Ottawa University Arizona earn 17% of total at-bats and 5% of innings pitched — below the NAIA average of 20%. Sophomores receive 14%, juniors 31%, and seniors 38%. The median hitter records 48 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 5% of innings pitched, sophomores 6%, juniors 48%, and seniors 41%. The median pitcher throws 13.2 innings per season.

Based on 2-4 years of publicly available roster and statistics data.

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 17%So 14%Jr 31%Sr 38%

Median at-bats per hitter: 48

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 5%So 6%Jr 48%Sr 41%

Median innings per pitcher: 13.2

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Ottawa University Arizona Baseball?

4% of freshmen who join Ottawa University Arizona baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 56%. On average, players spend 1.6 seasons on the Ottawa University Arizona roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

4%
Stay 4 years
56%
Leave after year 1
1.6
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Ottawa University Arizona Baseball Players Do After College?

8% of Ottawa University Arizona baseball alumni go into operations, the most common career path among the 25 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include professional baseball (5%), medical and health (5%), coaching (5%). Top employers include America Roofing,, Archetype, Tulsa Little League Baseball, PRO SPORT PHYSICAL THERAPY, The PHX Real Estate Collective.

Career Category Breakdown

operations8%
professional baseball5%
medical and health5%
coaching5%
sales3%

Based on LinkedIn data for 25 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Ottawa University Arizona Baseball?

Tim Montez is the head baseball coach at Ottawa University Arizona and has been with the program for 8+ years. Ottawa University Arizona competes in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) as a NAIA program in Surprise, AZ.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Ottawa University Arizona?

Ottawa University Arizona has a 40% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.12 for admitted students.

40%
Acceptance rate
3.12
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Ottawa University Arizona?

Attending Ottawa University Arizona costs approximately $35,880 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$36k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is Ottawa University Arizona Baseball?

Ottawa University Arizona is a NAIA baseball program competing in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC), located in Surprise, AZ. NAIA National Tournament Opening Round 2024; GSAC Tournament appearances

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