Western Illinois Leathernecks baseball
| Western Illinois Leathernecks baseball | |
|---|---|
| 2025 Western Illinois Leathernecks baseball team | |
| Founded | 1903–04 |
| Conference history | Interstate Intercollegiate Athletic (1948–1970) Independent (1971–1984) Summit League (1985–2023) |
| University | Western Illinois University |
| Athletic director | Paul Bubb |
| Head coach | Terry Davis (1st season) |
| Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Location | Macomb, Illinois |
| Home stadium | Alfred D. Boyer Stadium (Capacity: 500) |
| Nickname | Leathernecks |
| Colors | Purple and gold |
| NCAA tournament appearances | |
| NAIA: 1957, 1968, 1969, 1970 NCAA DII: 1965, 1974, 1978 | |
| Conference regular season champions | |
| IIAC: 1965, 1969 Mid-Cont: 1984 | |
The Western Illinois Leathernecks baseball team is the varsity intercollegiate baseball program of Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, United States. The team is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, which is part of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I. Western Illinois’ first baseball team was fielded in 1903-04. The team plays its home games at Alfred D. Boyer Stadium, located on Western Illinois's campus. The Leathernecks are coached by Terry Davis. The Leathernecks became a member of the Ohio Valley Conference on July 1, 2023.