D3Midwest Conference

Grinnell College Baseball

D3 Midwest Conference program with strong academic-athletic balance, recent postseason qualification.

Grinnell College is a D3 baseball program in the Midwest Conference located in Grinnell, IA. Head coach Tim Hollibaugh has led the program for 8+ years. Freshmen earn 14% of at-bats and 24% of innings pitched. 34% of players stay all four years. After college, 9% of alumni enter engineering — top employers include Grinnell College, Wofford College, 10th Judicial District. Grinnell College has a 13% acceptance rate and 4.0 average GPA and costs approximately $49,254 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Grinnell College Baseball?

Freshmen at Grinnell College earn 14% of total at-bats and 24% of innings pitched — below the D3 average of 18%. Sophomores receive 21%, juniors 28%, and seniors 37%. The median hitter records 36 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 24% of innings pitched, sophomores 24%, juniors 23%, and seniors 28%. The median pitcher throws 13.1 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 14%So 21%Jr 28%Sr 37%

Median at-bats per hitter: 36

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 24%So 24%Jr 23%Sr 28%

Median innings per pitcher: 13.1

Roster Retention

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

34% of freshmen who join Grinnell College baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D3 average of 36%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 7%. On average, players spend 3.1 seasons on the Grinnell College roster.

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

34%
Stay 4 years
7%
Leave after year 1
3.1
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Grinnell College Baseball Players Do After College?

9% of Grinnell College baseball alumni go into engineering, the most common career path among the 44 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include finance (8%), coaching (8%), medical and health (6%). Top employers include Grinnell College, Wofford College, 10th Judicial District, Rotunda, Ruyle Mechanical Services.

Career Category Breakdown

engineering9%
finance8%
coaching8%
medical and health6%
tech sales6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 44 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Grinnell College Baseball?

Tim Hollibaugh is the head baseball coach at Grinnell College and has been with the program for 8+ years. Grinnell College competes in the Midwest Conference as a D3 program in Grinnell, IA.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Grinnell College?

Grinnell College has a 13% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 4.05 for admitted students, with a 88% graduation rate — above the D3 average of 69%. 93% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. Grinnell College is particularly known for Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, Research & Experimental Psychology.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Grinnell College is 1,705 students.

13%
Acceptance rate
4.05
Average GPA
1486
Average SAT
32
Average ACT
88%
Graduation rate
93%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

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

Attending Grinnell College costs approximately $64,862 per year, with the average student receiving $15,608 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $49,254 per year. 17% of students at Grinnell College receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$65kAid: $16kNet: $49k
Aid covers 24%17% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Grinnell College Baseball?

Grinnell College is a D3 baseball program competing in the Midwest Conference, located in Grinnell, IA. Qualified for Midwest Conference Tournament 2025

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