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Baylor University Baseball

D1 baseball program in Waco, TX. Member of the Big 12 Conference.

Baylor University is a D1 baseball program in the Big 12 Conference located in Waco, TX. Head coach Mitch Thompson has led the program. Freshmen earn 14% of at-bats and 14% of innings pitched. 47% of players stay all four years. After college, 22% of alumni enter finance — top employers include Bowen Electric, Meritum Energy Holdings, OneSource Building Technologies. Baylor University has a 50% acceptance rate and 3.6 average GPA and costs approximately $20,962 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Baylor University Baseball?

Freshmen at Baylor University earn 14% of total at-bats and 14% of innings pitched — below the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 31%, juniors 34%, and seniors 22%. The median hitter records 61.5 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 14% of innings pitched, sophomores 40%, juniors 27%, and seniors 20%. The median pitcher throws 21.6 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 14%So 31%Jr 34%Sr 22%

Median at-bats per hitter: 61.5

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 14%So 40%Jr 27%Sr 20%

Median innings per pitcher: 21.6

Roster Retention

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

47% of freshmen who join Baylor University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the D1 average of 28%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 31%. On average, players spend 2.8 seasons on the Baylor University roster.

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

47%
Stay 4 years
31%
Leave after year 1
2.8
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Baylor University Baseball Players Do After College?

22% of Baylor University baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 36 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include tech sales (9%), professional baseball (7%), operations (5%). Top employers include Bowen Electric, Meritum Energy Holdings, OneSource Building Technologies, Dallas Water Doctor, M&G plc.

Career Category Breakdown

finance22%
tech sales9%
professional baseball7%
operations5%
medical and health3%

Based on LinkedIn data for 36 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Baylor University Baseball?

Mitch Thompson is the head baseball coach at Baylor University. Baylor University competes in the Big 12 Conference as a D1 program in Waco, TX.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Baylor University?

Baylor University has a 50% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.64 for admitted students, with a 79% graduation rate — below the D1 average of 80%. 90% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Baylor University is 20,626 students.

50%
Acceptance rate
3.64
Average GPA
1310
Average SAT
79%
Graduation rate
90%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

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

Attending Baylor University costs approximately $52,262 per year, with the average student receiving $31,300 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $20,962 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$52kAid: $31kNet: $21k
Aid covers 60%

Program History & Division

What Division Is Baylor University Baseball?

Baylor University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big 12 Conference, located in Waco, TX.

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