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Michigan State University Baseball

D1 baseball program in East Lansing, MI. Member of the Big Ten Conference.

Michigan State University is a D1 baseball program in the Big Ten Conference located in East Lansing, MI. Head coach Jake Boss has led the program. Freshmen earn 19% of at-bats and 12% of innings pitched. 44% of players stay all four years. After college, 14% of alumni enter operations — top employers include ODL,, Horizons HR Services, Tyson Foods. Michigan State University has a 85% acceptance rate and 3.7 average GPA and costs approximately $46,094 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

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

Fr 19%So 27%Jr 29%Sr 25%

Median at-bats per hitter: 80

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 12%So 33%Jr 37%Sr 17%

Median innings per pitcher: 24.6

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Michigan State University Baseball?

44% of freshmen who join Michigan State 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 9%. On average, players spend 3.1 seasons on the Michigan State University roster.

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

44%
Stay 4 years
9%
Leave after year 1
3.1
Avg seasons

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

operations14%
tech sales12%
engineering10%
finance7%
entrepreneurship5%

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.

85%
Acceptance rate
3.74
Average GPA

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

$46k
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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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