Playing Time Data
Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Southern University Baseball?
Freshmen at Southern University earn 21% of total at-bats and 15% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 20%, juniors 33%, and seniors 26%. The median hitter records 70 at-bats per season.
On the pitching side, freshmen account for 15% of innings pitched, sophomores 30%, juniors 37%, and seniors 17%. The median pitcher throws 20.1 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: 70
Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class
Median innings per pitcher: 20.1
Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Southern University Baseball?
37% of freshmen who join Southern 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 24%. On average, players spend 2.7 seasons on the Southern University roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do Southern University Baseball Players Do After College?
6% of Southern University baseball alumni go into trades, the most common career path among the 66 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Top employers include Baton Rouge Alum, Baton Rouge.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 66 tracked alumni, 2016-2025 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches Southern University Baseball?
Kerrick Jackson is the head baseball coach at Southern University. Southern University competes in the SWAC as a D1 program in Baton Rouge, LA.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at Southern University?
Southern University has a 55% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 2.90 for admitted students.
Total undergraduate enrollment at Southern University is 6,095 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Southern University?
Attending Southern University costs approximately $16,580 per year.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is Southern University Baseball?
Southern University is a D1 baseball program competing in the SWAC, located in Baton Rouge, LA.
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