D2South Atlantic Conference

Lenoir-Rhyne University Baseball

D2 baseball program in Hickory, NC. Member of the South Atlantic Conference.

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a D2 baseball program in the South Atlantic Conference located in Hickory, NC. Head coach Chris Ramirez has led the program. Freshmen earn 18% of at-bats and 12% of innings pitched. 30% of players stay all four years. After college, 13% of alumni enter coaching — top employers include Lenoir-Rhyne University, US Army, South Caldwell High School. Lenoir-Rhyne University has a 81% acceptance rate and 3.4 average GPA and costs approximately $7,507 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Lenoir-Rhyne University Baseball?

Freshmen at Lenoir-Rhyne University earn 18% of total at-bats and 12% of innings pitched — above the D2 average of 13%. Sophomores receive 20%, juniors 28%, and seniors 34%. The median hitter records 41 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 12% of innings pitched, sophomores 25%, juniors 33%, and seniors 30%. 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

Fr 18%So 20%Jr 28%Sr 34%

Median at-bats per hitter: 41

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 12%So 25%Jr 33%Sr 30%

Median innings per pitcher: 15.2

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Lenoir-Rhyne University Baseball?

30% of freshmen who join Lenoir-Rhyne University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D2 average of 32%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 40%. On average, players spend 2.4 seasons on the Lenoir-Rhyne University roster.

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

30%
Stay 4 years
40%
Leave after year 1
2.4
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Lenoir-Rhyne University Baseball Players Do After College?

13% of Lenoir-Rhyne University baseball alumni go into coaching, the most common career path among the 73 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include education (9%), tech sales (8%), finance (8%). Top employers include Lenoir-Rhyne University, US Army, South Caldwell High School, WCA, LiftOne.

Career Category Breakdown

coaching13%
education9%
tech sales8%
finance8%
construction6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 73 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Lenoir-Rhyne University Baseball?

Chris Ramirez is the head baseball coach at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Lenoir-Rhyne University competes in the South Atlantic Conference as a D2 program in Hickory, NC.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Lenoir-Rhyne University has a 81% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.39 for admitted students, with a 51% graduation rate — below the D2 average of 52%. 71% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Lenoir-Rhyne University is 1,348 students.

81%
Acceptance rate
3.39
Average GPA
51%
Graduation rate
71%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Attending Lenoir-Rhyne University costs approximately $30,900 per year, with the average student receiving $23,393 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $7,507 per year. 40% of students at Lenoir-Rhyne University receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$31kAid: $23kNet: $8k
Aid covers 76%40% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Lenoir-Rhyne University Baseball?

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a D2 baseball program competing in the South Atlantic Conference, located in Hickory, NC.

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