Jeff Maack helped build Oklahoma City University’s winning tradition in baseball, becoming a two-time all-American and leading the Chiefs to the first NAIA World Series appearances in the program’s history from 1985-88.
Maack became the first former OCU athlete chosen for induction into the NAIA Hall of Fame.
Originally from Bedford, Texas, Maack set 12 individual season and career records playing for OCU, four of which stand today. He still holds the NAIA career record with 27 triples. Maack posted career numbers of a .413 batting average, 243 runs, 319 hits, 74 doubles, 45 home runs, 200 RBIs and 63 stolen bases.
Maack established nine of his school records his senior year at OCU in 1988. Maack hit .402 with 30 doubles, 10 triples, 18 homers and 94 RBIs in earning first-team all-American accolades in addition to all-district and all-area. Maack led the Chiefs to a 54-23 showing, District 9 and Area III championships and a fourth-place finish in the NAIA World Series in 1988.
As a junior, Maack had a .467 average, 81 runs, 108 hits, 25 doubles, 10 triples, 20 homers and 61 RBIs in becoming a first-team all-American. Maack helped OCU qualify for its first World Series in 1986, Maack’s sophomore year. The Chiefs captured the District 9 and Area III titles that year.
“He came to the ballpark every day and contributed,” said OCU coach Denney Crabaugh, who served as assistant to Charley Lodes during Maack's career. “He was definitely a team guy and a person everyone looked up to. He still remains one of the best ball players to come through our program. He played an instrumental role in putting OCU baseball on the map nationally.”
