D3Liberty League

Skidmore College Baseball

D3 Liberty League program with consistent division success and academic emphasis.

Skidmore College is a D3 baseball program in the Liberty League located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Head coach Ron Plourde has led the program for 8+ years. Freshmen earn 19% of at-bats and 24% of innings pitched. 45% of players stay all four years. After college, 16% of alumni enter finance — top employers include Nickelodeon, Benjamin Moore, MLB. Skidmore College has a 23% acceptance rate and 3.9 average GPA and costs approximately $30,449 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Skidmore College Baseball?

Freshmen at Skidmore College earn 19% of total at-bats and 24% of innings pitched — above the D3 average of 18%. Sophomores receive 24%, juniors 27%, and seniors 30%. The median hitter records 45 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 24% of innings pitched, sophomores 27%, juniors 31%, and seniors 18%. The median pitcher throws 15.1 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 19%So 24%Jr 27%Sr 30%

Median at-bats per hitter: 45

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 24%So 27%Jr 31%Sr 18%

Median innings per pitcher: 15.1

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Skidmore College Baseball?

45% of freshmen who join Skidmore College baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the D3 average of 36%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 13%. On average, players spend 3.2 seasons on the Skidmore College roster.

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

45%
Stay 4 years
13%
Leave after year 1
3.2
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Skidmore College Baseball Players Do After College?

16% of Skidmore College baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 31 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include sales (9%), tech sales (6%), consulting (6%). Top employers include Nickelodeon, Benjamin Moore, MLB, Alliant Insurance Services, Toronto Blue Jays.

Career Category Breakdown

finance16%
sales9%
tech sales6%
consulting6%
operations6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 31 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Skidmore College Baseball?

Ron Plourde is the head baseball coach at Skidmore College and has been with the program for 8+ years. Skidmore College competes in the Liberty League as a D3 program in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Skidmore College?

Skidmore College has a 23% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.92 for admitted students, with a 83% graduation rate — above the D3 average of 69%. 89% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Skidmore College is 2,760 students.

23%
Acceptance rate
3.92
Average GPA
1388
Average SAT
31
Average ACT
83%
Graduation rate
89%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Skidmore College?

Attending Skidmore College costs approximately $65,030 per year, with the average student receiving $34,581 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $30,449 per year. 14% of students at Skidmore College receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$65kAid: $35kNet: $30k
Aid covers 53%14% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Skidmore College Baseball?

Skidmore College is a D3 baseball program competing in the Liberty League, located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Liberty League East division winner; participated in Liberty League Crossover Series 2024 and 2025

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