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Butler University Baseball

D1 baseball program in Indianapolis, IN. Member of the BIG EAST Conference.

Butler University is a D1 baseball program in the BIG EAST Conference located in Indianapolis, IN. Head coach Blake Beemer has led the program. Freshmen earn 13% of at-bats and 19% of innings pitched. 32% of players stay all four years. After college, 11% of alumni enter tech sales — top employers include BMO Capital Markets, ADP, Crowe. Butler University has a 86% acceptance rate and 3.9 average GPA and costs approximately $47,560 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Butler University Baseball?

Freshmen at Butler University earn 13% of total at-bats and 19% of innings pitched — below the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 23%, juniors 38%, and seniors 26%. The median hitter records 68 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 19% of innings pitched, sophomores 21%, juniors 36%, and seniors 23%. The median pitcher throws 17.2 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 13%So 23%Jr 38%Sr 26%

Median at-bats per hitter: 68

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 19%So 21%Jr 36%Sr 23%

Median innings per pitcher: 17.2

Roster Retention

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

32% of freshmen who join Butler 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 8%. On average, players spend 3.1 seasons on the Butler University roster.

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

32%
Stay 4 years
8%
Leave after year 1
3.1
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Butler University Baseball Players Do After College?

11% of Butler University baseball alumni go into tech sales, the most common career path among the 37 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include finance (9%), engineering (9%), operations (9%). Top employers include BMO Capital Markets, ADP, Crowe, Wilton Police Dept, EY-Parthenon.

Career Category Breakdown

tech sales11%
finance9%
engineering9%
operations9%
insurance5%

Based on LinkedIn data for 37 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Butler University Baseball?

Blake Beemer is the head baseball coach at Butler University. Butler University competes in the BIG EAST Conference as a D1 program in Indianapolis, IN.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Butler University?

Butler University has a 86% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.86 for admitted students.

86%
Acceptance rate
3.86
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

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

Attending Butler University costs approximately $47,560 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$48k
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Program History & Division

What Division Is Butler University Baseball?

Butler University is a D1 baseball program competing in the BIG EAST Conference, located in Indianapolis, IN.

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