Playing Time Data
Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Michigan State University Baseball?
Freshmen at Michigan State University earn 19% of total at-bats and 12% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 27%, juniors 29%, and seniors 25%. The median hitter records 80 at-bats per season.
On the pitching side, freshmen account for 12% of innings pitched, sophomores 33%, juniors 37%, and seniors 17%. The median pitcher throws 24.6 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: 80
Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class
Median innings per pitcher: 24.6
Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Michigan State University Baseball?
61% of freshmen who join Michigan State University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the D1 average of 38%. The one-and-done rate — freshmen who are gone from this roster after their first season, whether they quit, were cut, or transferred — is 9%. On average, players spend 3.1 seasons on the Michigan State University roster.
Tracking the 2016-2019 and 2022-2023 freshman classes across this program’s rosters. Players who transfer out count as leaving; the four-year rate uses only classes with a full four-year window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Michigan State University Baseball Players Do After College?
14% of Michigan State University baseball alumni go into operations, the most common career path among the 34 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include tech sales (12%), engineering (10%), finance (7%). Top employers include ODL,, Horizons HR Services, Tyson Foods, Akoya Biosciences, Roncelli,.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 34 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Michigan State University Baseball?
Jake Boss is the head baseball coach at Michigan State University. Michigan State University competes in the Big Ten Conference as a D1 program in East Lansing, MI.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Michigan State University?
Michigan State University has a 85% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.74 for admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Michigan State University?
Attending Michigan State University costs approximately $46,094 per year.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Michigan State University Baseball?
Michigan State University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big Ten Conference, located in East Lansing, MI.
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