Traverse City’s field manager is Todd Reid.

Reid’s coaching career spans over 25 years, with significant achievements at both the NCAA Division III and NAIA levels. He is the all-time winningest coach at both Eastern Nazarene College and Olivet Nazarene University, amassing over 500 career victories. In addition to his coaching prowess, Reid is a two-time Conference Coach of the Year, earning the honor in 2004 and 2016. His influence extends far beyond the collegiate level, having mentored dozens of players who have gone on to play professionally, including notable former Pit Spitters Luke Little, who debuted for the Chicago Cubs in 2023, Spencer Schwellenbach who debuted for the Atlanta Braves in 2024, Tommy Troy, first round draft pick for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023, and several others.

In 2019, Reid stepped down from his head coaching role at Olivet Nazarene University to lead the university’s Sport Management and Recreation & Sports programs full-time. However, his passion for coaching led him to join the Pit Spitters, reuniting with former Pit Spitters field manager, Josh Rebandt, and continuing their successful partnership from their days at Olivet, where they led the Tigers to a conference championship and an NAIA National Tournament appearance.

In addition to his coaching and teaching responsibilities, Reid completed his Ed.D. in Global Sport Leadership at East Tennessee State University in 2023. His dissertation focused on the impact of team-building activities on college baseball teams, with a special emphasis on their correlation to both winning and the student-athlete experience. Several former Pit Spitters were instrumental in his research, further deepening his connection to the organization.

Reid is married to Wendy Reid, Director of Athletics at Trinity Christian College in Palos Height, IL, and has three daughters; Maddux, Mia, and Montana, and a husky, Mookie (Betts). They reside in Bourbonnais, IL near the campus of Olivet Nazarene where he teaches. You can often find him at the lakes, rivers, trails, or dunes around Traverse City in his free time doing “research” for his future classes.

For inquiries regarding summer playing opportunties with the Pit Spitters, please contact Coach Reid at ToddR@PitSpitters.com, for the most up-to-date information and quickest response.