Will Gimbel joined Lakeland University in the fall of 2026 and enters his first season as a graduate assistant coach with the Muskies baseball program in 2026–27.
Gimbel joins the Muskies after a four-year collegiate baseball career at Trine University, where he appeared in 33 games as a pitcher, including 25 starts. Over his career, he recorded 140.2 innings pitched, 88 strikeouts, and three wins. He also demonstrated his leadership abilities by serving as a team captain during both his junior and senior seasons.
As a senior in 2026, Gimbel made 10 appearances, all starts, and recorded a career-high 57.2 innings pitched with 30 strikeouts. He also completed one game during his final collegiate season.
Following his playing career, Gimbel gained experience in professional baseball as a baseball operations intern with the Joliet Slammers. In this role, he develops hitter and pitcher scouting reports, analyzes pitch data and performance metrics, and assists with game preparation and player evaluation. He also supports daily baseball operations, helping the coaching staff prepare for competition through detailed scouting and analytics.
During his final seasons at Trine, Gimbel served as a baseball team assistant and intern. In this role, he analyzed player performance and game data, created advance scouting reports, and managed in-game statistical tracking. He also assisted with practice preparation, equipment management, and daily team operations, gaining valuable experience in the behind-the-scenes responsibilities of a collegiate baseball program.
Gimbel graduated from Trine University in May 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, earning a double major in sports management and finance. He graduated cum laude and was recognized on the President’s List and Dean’s List. He also earned Rapsodo certification and has experience working with TrackMan, Blast Motion, Synergy, and R programming.
In addition to his baseball experience, Gimbel has worked as a baseball umpire with Illinois Sports Officials, Inc., officiating high school and elite-level youth games since 2022. He also previously coached youth basketball, assisting with player development, practice instruction, and in-game coaching.
