In August of 2021, Gage Bley began his second year as a Graduate Assistant baseball coach at Messiah University. Bley comes to Messiah after graduating from Wilmington College in December of 2019 with a B.A. in Special Education.
During the pandemic-shortened 2021 season, Bley aided in guiding the Falcons to 12 wins, clinching a spot in the MAC Commonwealth Tournament. Bley was primarily responsible for coaching first base, leading Messiah to a conference-best 65 stolen bases. On occasion, Bley coached third base.
While at Wilmington, Gage was a four-year member of the varsity baseball team. Bley experienced success on the diamond throughout his collegiate playing career, compiling 74 career RBIs with a .292 career batting average. During his senior year, Gage earned First Team All-OAC and Second Team All-Mideast Region honors after ending the season with a .395 average.
Bley is from Harrison, Ohio.