Playing Time Data
Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Harvard University Baseball?
Freshmen at Harvard University earn 20% of total at-bats and 17% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 26%, juniors 31%, and seniors 24%. The median hitter records 68 at-bats per season.
On the pitching side, freshmen account for 17% of innings pitched, sophomores 27%, juniors 32%, 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
Median at-bats per hitter: 68
Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class
Median innings per pitcher: 15.1
Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Harvard University Baseball?
56% of freshmen who join Harvard 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 3%. On average, players spend 3.4 seasons on the Harvard University roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Harvard University Baseball Players Do After College?
20% of Harvard University baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 36 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include professional baseball (9%), medical and health (7%), tech sales (7%). Top employers include New York, DBD Investment Bank, Silversmith Capital Partners, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 36 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Harvard University Baseball?
Bill Decker is the head baseball coach at Harvard University and has been with the program for 10+ years. Harvard University competes in the Ivy League as a D1 program in Cambridge, MA.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Harvard University?
Harvard University has a 3% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 4.20 for admitted students, with a 98% graduation rate — above the D1 average of 80%. 98% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
Total undergraduate enrollment at Harvard University is 7,110 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Harvard University?
Attending Harvard University costs approximately $59,076 per year, with the average student receiving $59,000 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $76 per year. 55% of students at Harvard University receive financial aid.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Harvard University Baseball?
Harvard University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Ivy League, located in Cambridge, MA.
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