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Purdue University Baseball

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

Purdue University is a D1 baseball program in the Big Ten Conference located in , IN. Head coach Greg Goff has led the program. Freshmen earn 23% of at-bats and 22% of innings pitched. 24% of players stay all four years. After college, 14% of alumni enter finance — top employers include Purdue University, Stryker, First Trust. Purdue University has a 50% acceptance rate and 3.8 average GPA and costs approximately $28,794 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Purdue University Baseball?

Freshmen at Purdue University earn 23% of total at-bats and 22% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 23%, juniors 30%, and seniors 24%. The median hitter records 86 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 22% of innings pitched, sophomores 23%, juniors 31%, and seniors 24%. The median pitcher throws 28 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 23%So 23%Jr 30%Sr 24%

Median at-bats per hitter: 86

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 22%So 23%Jr 31%Sr 24%

Median innings per pitcher: 28

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Purdue University Baseball?

24% of freshmen who join Purdue 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 33%. On average, players spend 2.4 seasons on the Purdue University roster.

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

24%
Stay 4 years
33%
Leave after year 1
2.4
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Purdue University Baseball Players Do After College?

14% of Purdue University baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 42 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include operations (9%), engineering (9%), tech sales (9%). Top employers include Purdue University, Stryker, First Trust, Wells Fargo, Alpha Appraisal Group.

Career Category Breakdown

finance14%
operations9%
engineering9%
tech sales9%
real estate6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 42 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Purdue University Baseball?

Greg Goff is the head baseball coach at Purdue University. Purdue University competes in the Big Ten Conference as a D1 program in , IN.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Purdue University?

Purdue University has a 50% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.76 for admitted students.

50%
Acceptance rate
3.76
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Purdue University?

Attending Purdue University costs approximately $28,794 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$29k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is Purdue University Baseball?

Purdue University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big Ten Conference, located in , IN.

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