NAIACrossroads League

Bethel University (IN) Baseball

NAIA baseball program in Mishawaka, IN. Member of the Crossroads League.

Bethel University (IN) is a NAIA baseball program in the Crossroads League located in Mishawaka, IN. Head coach Brian Raabe has led the program. Freshmen earn 18% of at-bats and 18% of innings pitched. 30% of players stay all four years. After college, 17% of alumni enter finance — top employers include Forklifts of Minnesota, Continuum Wealth Advisors,, Bethel University. Bethel University (IN) has a 99% acceptance rate and 3.4 average GPA and costs approximately $13,594 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Bethel University (IN) Baseball?

Freshmen at Bethel University (IN) earn 18% of total at-bats and 18% of innings pitched — below the NAIA average of 20%. Sophomores receive 23%, juniors 31%, and seniors 28%. The median hitter records 47 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 18% of innings pitched, sophomores 26%, juniors 31%, and seniors 25%. The median pitcher throws 15.1 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 18%So 23%Jr 31%Sr 28%

Median at-bats per hitter: 47

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 18%So 26%Jr 31%Sr 25%

Median innings per pitcher: 15.1

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Bethel University (IN) Baseball?

30% of freshmen who join Bethel University (IN) baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 29%. On average, players spend 2.6 seasons on the Bethel University (IN) roster.

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

30%
Stay 4 years
29%
Leave after year 1
2.6
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Bethel University (IN) Baseball Players Do After College?

17% of Bethel University (IN) baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 63 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include marketing (7%), tech sales (7%), sales (7%). Top employers include Forklifts of Minnesota, Continuum Wealth Advisors,, Bethel University, Anoka, Wells Fargo.

Career Category Breakdown

finance17%
marketing7%
tech sales7%
sales7%
engineering6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 63 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Bethel University (IN) Baseball?

Brian Raabe is the head baseball coach at Bethel University (IN). Bethel University (IN) competes in the Crossroads League as a NAIA program in Mishawaka, IN.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Bethel University (IN)?

Bethel University (IN) has a 99% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.42 for admitted students, with a 57% graduation rate — above the NAIA average of 45%. 70% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Bethel University (IN) is 1,069 students.

99%
Acceptance rate
3.42
Average GPA
1073
Average SAT
57%
Graduation rate
70%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Bethel University (IN)?

Attending Bethel University (IN) costs approximately $33,320 per year, with the average student receiving $19,726 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $13,594 per year. 35% of students at Bethel University (IN) receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$33kAid: $20kNet: $14k
Aid covers 59%35% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Bethel University (IN) Baseball?

Bethel University (IN) is a NAIA baseball program competing in the Crossroads League, located in Mishawaka, IN.

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