Coaches
Jeff Mejia, Head Coach
Jeffrey Mejia begins his first season at the helm at Merrimack College in 2027, as he was named the eighth head coach in team history in June 2026.
Mejia comes to Merrimack from Northern Essex Community College where he served as an assistant athletic director and head baseball coach.
Under Mejia's leadership, Northern Essex proved to be one of the most consistent programs in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) winning more than 70 percent of their games since 2012 (362-154). During his tenure, the Knights were nationally ranked 13 times, made the regional championships 11 times and advanced to the NJCAA World Series 10 times, concluding the 2016 season as the national runner-up.
His team's success resulted in well-deserved individual accolades for Mejia, who was recognized as the NJCAA New England Region XI Coach of the Year 11 times and NJCAA Northeast District Coach of the Year 10 times.
"I am incredibly honored and excited to be named the next head baseball coach at Merrimack College," Mejia said. "I want to thank athletic director Joe Foley, athletic administration and the leadership team for trusting me with the future of this program. Merrimack has a fantastic tradition of athletic and academic excellence, and I am eager to build upon that foundation."
"Jeff arrives at Merrimack as one of the most successful coaches not only in New England, but in all of college baseball," Merrimack athletic director Joe Foley said. "Throughout the search process, it became clear that his vision, leadership and commitment to student-athlete success align perfectly with what we're building at Merrimack."
Mejia has a proven track record of identifying and developing talent. He had 138 players transition from NJCAA to NCAA baseball, including 28 players who went on to play Division I. Mejia also coached two players who were drafted into Major League Baseball.
"Our goal from day one will be to develop high-character student-athletes who compete with passion, discipline, and integrity both on the field and in the classroom," Mejia said. "My family and I are thrilled to join the Warriors community, and I cannot wait to get to work with our players to compete for championships."
Brandon Bingel, Assistant Coach
Brandon is entering his first season as Pitching Coach at Merrimack College.
Previously, Bingel spent two seasons as Bentley University's pitching coach. In his two seasons with Bentley, the Falcons went 77-32. In his second season, as Bentley’s pitching coach produced historic results in 2026. The Falcons captured the program’s first Northeast-10 title and first NCAA Regional title, and advanced to the NCAA Division II World Series for the first time in program history.
The 2026 pitching staff rewrote the Bentley record book. Pat Heber and Sam Belliveau each won 10 games — the most ever in a single season by a Falcon. The pitching staff ranked #2 in NCAA DII in strikeouts (529) and #4 in K/BB ratio. Individually, Sophomore Zach Eigenbrod set the single-season strikeout record with 106 (4th in NCAA DII) and tied the program mark for strikeouts in a game with 15. While Pat Heber received All-American honors finishing his career as Bentley’s all-time leader in wins (23) and strikeout leader (285).
As a player, Bingel was a two-way standout at Bryant University from 2014 to 2016, appearing in 34 games on the mound, including 20 starts, going 15-8 with a 3.84 ERA. He played in 157 games overall and started at seven different positions, posting a career slash line of .287/.365/.449 with 139 hits, 21 doubles, five triples, 16 home runs and 89 RBI across three collegiate seasons. He earned Division I All-New England First Team honors twice and was a two-time All-NEC First Team selection.
Bingel was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2016 and was named a Minor League Baseball All-Star after opening his professional career with 19 consecutive scoreless innings. He continued as a two-way player in his final professional season, hitting .308/.419/.404 in 95 games as a utility player. He was inducted into the St. John’s Prep Hall of Fame in 2024.
Nicholas White, Assistant Coach
- 2x JUCO All-American at Northern Essex Community College, helping the Knights get back to a World Series
- 2 year starter and Captain at the University of Maine
- Member of the 2023 America East All Tournament Team, helping the Black Bears win the America East Conference Tournament and earn a regional birth at Miami
- Graduated with a Bachelors in Sports Management from UMaine in 2024
- Spent last 2 seasons on UMaine Coaching Staff working with the outfielders, hitters and baserunners
- Helped coach 14 America East All-Conference Players during time at Maine
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