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Ohio State University Baseball

D1 baseball program in , OH. Member of the Big Ten Conference.

Ohio State University is a D1 baseball program in the Big Ten Conference located in , OH. Head coach Justin Haire has led the program. Freshmen earn 6% of at-bats and 8% of innings pitched. 16% of players stay all four years. After college, 11% of alumni enter professional baseball — top employers include Detroit Tigers, ImTheJay, Kroger. Ohio State University has a 61% acceptance rate and 3.8 average GPA and costs approximately $42,423 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Ohio State University Baseball?

Freshmen at Ohio State University earn 6% of total at-bats and 8% of innings pitched — below the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 0%, juniors 28%, and seniors 66%. The median hitter records 98 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 8% of innings pitched, sophomores 0%, juniors 25%, and seniors 67%. The median pitcher throws 23.1 innings per season.

Based on 2-4 years of publicly available roster and statistics data.

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 6%So 0%Jr 28%Sr 66%

Median at-bats per hitter: 98

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 8%So 0%Jr 25%Sr 67%

Median innings per pitcher: 23.1

Roster Retention

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

16% of freshmen who join Ohio State University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D1 average of 28%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 42%. On average, players spend 2.2 seasons on the Ohio State University roster.

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

16%
Stay 4 years
42%
Leave after year 1
2.2
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Ohio State University Baseball Players Do After College?

11% of Ohio State University baseball alumni go into professional baseball, the most common career path among the 19 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include tech sales (11%), finance (11%), sales (8%). Top employers include Detroit Tigers, ImTheJay, Kroger, Outrigger Industrial, Motz.

Career Category Breakdown

professional baseball11%
tech sales11%
finance11%
sales8%
real estate6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 19 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Ohio State University Baseball?

Justin Haire is the head baseball coach at Ohio State University. Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten Conference as a D1 program in , OH.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Ohio State University?

Ohio State University has a 61% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.84 for admitted students.

61%
Acceptance rate
3.84
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Ohio State University?

Attending Ohio State University costs approximately $42,423 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$42k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is Ohio State University Baseball?

Ohio State University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big Ten Conference, located in , OH.

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