Playing Time Data
Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Hillsdale College Baseball?
Freshmen at Hillsdale College earn 12% of total at-bats and 25% of innings pitched — below the D2 average of 13%. Sophomores receive 26%, juniors 26%, and seniors 36%. The median hitter records 52 at-bats per season.
On the pitching side, freshmen account for 25% of innings pitched, sophomores 29%, juniors 19%, and seniors 27%. The median pitcher throws 15.2 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: 52
Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class
Median innings per pitcher: 15.2
Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Hillsdale College Baseball?
66% of freshmen who join Hillsdale College baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the D2 average of 32%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 13%. On average, players spend 3.3 seasons on the Hillsdale College roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Hillsdale College Baseball Players Do After College?
22% of Hillsdale College baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 38 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include tech sales (16%), consulting (13%), engineering (11%). Top employers include Gary SouthShore RailCats, TFO Wealth Partners, Bass Underwriters, Deloitte, Amazon.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 38 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Hillsdale College Baseball?
Tom Vessella is the head baseball coach at Hillsdale College and has been with the program for 3-7 years. Hillsdale College competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G‑MAC) as a D2 program in Hillsdale, MI.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Hillsdale College?
Hillsdale College has a 21% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.93 for admitted students, with a 63% graduation rate — above the D2 average of 52%. 61% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
Total undergraduate enrollment at Hillsdale College is 32 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Hillsdale College?
Attending Hillsdale College costs approximately $33,189 per year, with the average student receiving $15,148 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $18,041 per year. 64% of students at Hillsdale College receive financial aid.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Hillsdale College Baseball?
Hillsdale College is a D2 baseball program competing in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G‑MAC), located in Hillsdale, MI.
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