CMU names Bischel new head baseball coach

New CMU head baseball coach Jordan Bischel speaks during Thursday’s news conference. He is just the sixth head baseball coach at CMU dating back to 1953. (Sun Photo by JIM LAHDE)On Thursday afternoon Central Michigan University introduced Jordan Bischel as its new head baseball coach at a press conference from the John G. Kulhavi Events Center.

Bischel replaces Steve Jaksa who retired from his post on June 1 after 16 years at the helm.

Bischel comes to CMU after a four-year stint at Northwood University in Midland. During his run with the Timberwolves he compiled a record of 137-76 and won back-to-back GLIAC regular season and tournament titles in 2017-18. The two-time GLIAC ‘Coach of the…