D3New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC)

Hamilton College Baseball

D3 program with growing postseason presence under long-tenured coach, emphasis on development.

Hamilton College is a D3 baseball program in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) located in Clinton, NY. Head coach Tim Byrnes has led the program for 8+ years. Freshmen earn 5% of at-bats and 2% of innings pitched. After college, 28% of alumni enter finance — top employers include Goldman Sachs, Hamilton College, Qualtrics. Hamilton College has a 12% acceptance rate and 4.1 average GPA and costs approximately $37,426 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Hamilton College Baseball?

Freshmen at Hamilton College earn 5% of total at-bats and 2% of innings pitched — below the D3 average of 18%. Sophomores receive 40%, juniors 39%, and seniors 16%. The median hitter records 35 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 2% of innings pitched, sophomores 32%, juniors 38%, and seniors 29%. The median pitcher throws 10.2 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 5%So 40%Jr 39%Sr 16%

Median at-bats per hitter: 35

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 2%So 32%Jr 38%Sr 29%

Median innings per pitcher: 10.2

Career Outcomes

What Do Hamilton College Baseball Players Do After College?

28% of Hamilton College baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path. Other top career paths include marketing (7%), consulting (5%), medical and health (3%). Top employers include Goldman Sachs, Hamilton College, Qualtrics, Hamilton College Baseball, Inova Primary Care.

Career Category Breakdown

finance28%
marketing7%
consulting5%
medical and health3%
operations3%

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Hamilton College Baseball?

Tim Byrnes is the head baseball coach at Hamilton College and has been with the program for 8+ years. Hamilton College competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) as a D3 program in Clinton, NY.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Hamilton College?

Hamilton College has a 12% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 4.11 for admitted students, with a 92% graduation rate — above the D3 average of 69%. 96% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. Hamilton College is particularly known for Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Mathematics.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Hamilton College is 2,045 students.

12%
Acceptance rate
4.11
Average GPA
1487
Average SAT
34
Average ACT
92%
Graduation rate
96%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

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

Attending Hamilton College costs approximately $65,740 per year, with the average student receiving $28,314 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $37,426 per year. 18% of students at Hamilton College receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$66kAid: $28kNet: $37k
Aid covers 43%18% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Hamilton College Baseball?

Hamilton College is a D3 baseball program competing in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), located in Clinton, NY. NESCAC postseason appearances 2022–2024; program-record 21 wins and first NESCAC finals in 2022; 2023 quarterfinal; 2024 postseason qualification

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