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Bethune-Cookman University Baseball

D1 baseball program in Daytona Beach, FL. Member of the SWAC.

Bethune-Cookman University is a D1 baseball program in the SWAC located in Daytona Beach, FL. Head coach Jonathan Hernandez has led the program. Freshmen earn 15% of at-bats and 21% of innings pitched. 31% of players stay all four years. After college, 3% of alumni enter coaching — top employers include D1 Downtown Orlando, Bethune, Cookman University. Bachelor's degree Criminal Justice. 2016 - 2019. Activities and Societies: Collegiate Baseball.. Bethune-Cookman University has a 45% acceptance rate and 3.3 average GPA and costs approximately $17,000 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Bethune-Cookman University Baseball?

Freshmen at Bethune-Cookman University earn 15% of total at-bats and 21% of innings pitched — below the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 15%, juniors 37%, and seniors 34%. The median hitter records 97 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 21% of innings pitched, sophomores 19%, juniors 31%, and seniors 29%. The median pitcher throws 24.2 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 15%So 15%Jr 37%Sr 34%

Median at-bats per hitter: 97

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 21%So 19%Jr 31%Sr 29%

Median innings per pitcher: 24.2

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Bethune-Cookman University Baseball?

31% of freshmen who join Bethune-Cookman 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 42%. On average, players spend 2.3 seasons on the Bethune-Cookman University roster.

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

31%
Stay 4 years
42%
Leave after year 1
2.3
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Bethune-Cookman University Baseball Players Do After College?

3% of Bethune-Cookman University baseball alumni go into coaching, the most common career path among the 72 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include military (3%), professional baseball (3%), tech sales (3%). Top employers include D1 Downtown Orlando, Bethune, Cookman University. Bachelor's degree Criminal Justice. 2016 - 2019. Activities and Societies: Collegiate Baseball., Stryker.

Career Category Breakdown

coaching3%
military3%
professional baseball3%
tech sales3%

Based on LinkedIn data for 72 tracked alumni, 2016-2025 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Bethune-Cookman University Baseball?

Jonathan Hernandez is the head baseball coach at Bethune-Cookman University. Bethune-Cookman University competes in the SWAC as a D1 program in Daytona Beach, FL.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Bethune-Cookman University?

Bethune-Cookman University has a 45% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.25 for admitted students.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Bethune-Cookman University is 2,700 students.

45%
Acceptance rate
3.25
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Bethune-Cookman University?

Attending Bethune-Cookman University costs approximately $17,000 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

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Program History & Division

What Division Is Bethune-Cookman University Baseball?

Bethune-Cookman University is a D1 baseball program competing in the SWAC, located in Daytona Beach, FL.

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