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Barton College Baseball

D2 baseball program in Wilson, NC. Member of the Conference Carolinas.

Barton College is a D2 baseball program in the Conference Carolinas located in Wilson, NC. Head coach Matt Padgett has led the program for <3 years. Freshmen earn 22% of at-bats and 25% of innings pitched. 14% of players stay all four years. After college, 7% of alumni enter tech sales — top employers include Orange Rural Fire Department, YMCA of NWNC, Trash Talk USA,. Barton College has a 96% acceptance rate and 3.2 average GPA and costs approximately $11,935 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Barton College Baseball?

Freshmen at Barton College earn 22% of total at-bats and 25% of innings pitched — above the D2 average of 13%. Sophomores receive 18%, juniors 31%, and seniors 30%. The median hitter records 67 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 25% of innings pitched, sophomores 27%, juniors 33%, and seniors 16%. The median pitcher throws 15.2 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 22%So 18%Jr 31%Sr 30%

Median at-bats per hitter: 67

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 25%So 27%Jr 33%Sr 16%

Median innings per pitcher: 15.2

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Barton College Baseball?

14% of freshmen who join Barton College baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D2 average of 32%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 48%. On average, players spend 1.9 seasons on the Barton College roster.

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

14%
Stay 4 years
48%
Leave after year 1
1.9
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Barton College Baseball Players Do After College?

7% of Barton College baseball alumni go into tech sales, the most common career path among the 64 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include operations (6%), education (6%), medical and health (6%). Top employers include Orange Rural Fire Department, YMCA of NWNC, Trash Talk USA,, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, Barton College.

Career Category Breakdown

tech sales7%
operations6%
education6%
medical and health6%
finance6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 64 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Barton College Baseball?

Matt Padgett is the head baseball coach at Barton College and has been with the program for <3 years. Barton College competes in the Conference Carolinas as a D2 program in Wilson, NC.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Barton College?

Barton College has a 96% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.19 for admitted students, with a 49% graduation rate — below the D2 average of 52%. 65% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Barton College is 1,020 students.

96%
Acceptance rate
3.19
Average GPA
20
Average ACT
49%
Graduation rate
65%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Barton College?

Attending Barton College costs approximately $35,600 per year, with the average student receiving $23,665 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $11,935 per year. 37% of students at Barton College receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$36kAid: $24kNet: $12k
Aid covers 66%37% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Barton College Baseball?

Barton College is a D2 baseball program competing in the Conference Carolinas, located in Wilson, NC.

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