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Auburn University Baseball

D1 baseball program in Auburn, AL. Member of the Southeastern Conference.

Auburn University is a D1 baseball program in the Southeastern Conference located in Auburn, AL. Head coach Butch Thompson has led the program. Freshmen earn 17% of at-bats and 28% of innings pitched. 10% of players stay all four years. After college, 11% of alumni enter professional baseball — top employers include Northrop Grumman, Auburn University, NextHome,. Auburn University has a 46% acceptance rate and 4.1 average GPA and costs approximately $35,972 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Auburn University Baseball?

Freshmen at Auburn University earn 17% of total at-bats and 28% of innings pitched — below the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 15%, juniors 44%, and seniors 24%. The median hitter records 123 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 28% of innings pitched, sophomores 23%, juniors 34%, and seniors 15%. The median pitcher throws 27.1 innings per season.

Based on 2-4 years of publicly available roster and statistics data.

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 17%So 15%Jr 44%Sr 24%

Median at-bats per hitter: 123

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 28%So 23%Jr 34%Sr 15%

Median innings per pitcher: 27.1

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Auburn University Baseball?

10% of freshmen who join Auburn University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D1 average of 28%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 37%. On average, players spend 2.1 seasons on the Auburn University roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

10%
Stay 4 years
37%
Leave after year 1
2.1
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Auburn University Baseball Players Do After College?

11% of Auburn University baseball alumni go into professional baseball, the most common career path among the 57 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include finance (10%), engineering (8%), operations (7%). Top employers include Northrop Grumman, Auburn University, NextHome,, Marathon Petroleum, Auburn Athletics Department.

Career Category Breakdown

professional baseball11%
finance10%
engineering8%
operations7%
tech sales5%

Based on LinkedIn data for 57 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Auburn University Baseball?

Butch Thompson is the head baseball coach at Auburn University. Auburn University competes in the Southeastern Conference as a D1 program in Auburn, AL.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Auburn University?

Auburn University has a 46% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 4.09 for admitted students.

46%
Acceptance rate
4.09
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Auburn University?

Attending Auburn University costs approximately $35,972 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$36k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is Auburn University Baseball?

Auburn University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Southeastern Conference, located in Auburn, AL.

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