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, Chad Patrick, who debuted for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2025, 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.

Returning to Traverse City for the 2025 season, the Pit Spitters are excited to welcome back Rocky Mauriello as pitching coach. Mauriello previously served in the same role during the 2021 and 2022 seasons, helping guide the Pit Spitters to a championship in 2021 and bringing a wealth of experience and passion for player development.

Mauriello is currently the pitching coach at his alma mater, Maryville College in Tennessee, where he helped guide the Scots to a conference championship in 2024. His diverse coaching background spans NAIA, Division I Junior College, Division I, Division III, and Independent League professional baseball, offering a well-rounded and seasoned perspective to the Pit Spitters’ coaching staff.

Off the field, Rocky lives in Maryville with his wife, Katie, and their rescue pup, Roxy. He stays actively involved in his community through Campus Outreach, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and his local church, Foothills.

New to the coaching staff for the 2025 season, Ryan Gillings brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to Turtle Creek Stadium. A native of Muskegon, MI, Gillings adds energy and expertise to the Pit Spitters’ dugout.

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 Pit Spitters.