Playing Time Data
Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Northwestern University Baseball?
Freshmen at Northwestern University earn 27% of total at-bats and 31% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 25%, juniors 25%, and seniors 23%. The median hitter records 94 at-bats per season.
On the pitching side, freshmen account for 31% of innings pitched, sophomores 28%, juniors 20%, and seniors 21%. The median pitcher throws 22 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: 94
Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class
Median innings per pitcher: 22
Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Northwestern University Baseball?
38% of freshmen who join Northwestern 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 3.2 seasons on the Northwestern University roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Northwestern University Baseball Players Do After College?
27% of Northwestern University baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 32 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include professional baseball (10%), operations (9%), consulting (7%). Top employers include Northwestern University, Stream Realty Partners, WH Trading, Blackstone, Techstars & Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Accelerator.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 32 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Northwestern University Baseball?
Jim Foster is the head baseball coach at Northwestern University. Northwestern University competes in the Big Ten Conference as a D1 program in Evanston, IL.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Northwestern University?
Northwestern University has a 7% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 4.17 for admitted students, with a 95% graduation rate — above the D1 average of 80%. 97% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
Total undergraduate enrollment at Northwestern University is 22,104 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Northwestern University?
Attending Northwestern University costs approximately $65,997 per year.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Northwestern University Baseball?
Northwestern University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big Ten Conference, located in Evanston, IL.
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