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.

New to the coaching staff this season, A Muskegon, MI native, Gillings brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to Turtle Creek Stadium.

Gillings was a standout player at Muskegon Catholic Central, where he earned All-State honors as a catcher and secured a place in the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame. He continued his playing career at Aquinas College, serving as a four-year starting catcher and cementing his name in the program’s record books as a top defensive performer. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Sports Management while making a lasting impact behind the plate.

Gillings began his coaching career, by spending two summers leading 17U travel teams for Grand Rapids Elite, one of Michigan’s premier showcase organizations. He is currently in his first year with the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, where he serves as Catching Coach, Director of Operations, and Graduate Assistant Coach while pursuing his MBA.

With his deep knowledge of the game, leadership experience, and passion for player development, Gillings is poised to make an immediate impact with the team.

New to the coaching staff this season, Trevor Santor, brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the team. As a dynamic outfielder, Santor earned a starting role as a freshman at Grand Canyon University (NCAA DII), where he made an immediate impact, hitting .384 in 99 at-bats with 14 stolen bases and earning PacWest Player of the Week honors. He continued his strong offensive performance until a lower back injury led to a redshirt season during his sophomore year. Across his GCU career, he hit .362 with 17 stolen bases before transferring to Arizona Christian University (NAIA) in 2012.

At ACU, Santor remained committed to his dream of playing professional baseball. However, he faced another major setback after a collision with a brick wall while tracking down a fly ball. Demonstrating resilience, he returned just three months later and finished two strong seasons, hitting .297 in 294 at-bats with 20 doubles and five home runs. He capped off his collegiate career with a spot on the NCCAA All-Tournament Team.

Following his playing days, Santor transitioned into coaching, where he has spent over a decade mentoring student-athletes, primarily at the college level. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Olivet Nazarene University, where he first teamed up with Traverse City Skipper Todd Reid as his graduate assistant. During their two seasons together, they led ONU to a record 16 games above .500 in 102 contests.

Currently, Santor resides in Peoria, Arizona, where he serves as an Assistant Baseball Coach for Arizona Christian University, one of the top-ranked NAIA programs in the nation. In addition to coaching, he is a Professor of Sport Management and the Director of the Firestorm Recreation Center. With a deep passion for player development, leadership, and faith-driven mentorship, Santor is excited to bring his experience and energy to Traverse City this summer.