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Texas Tech University Baseball

D1 baseball program in Lubbock, TX. Member of the Big 12 Conference.

Texas Tech University is a D1 baseball program in the Big 12 Conference located in Lubbock, TX. Head coach Tim Tadlock has led the program. Freshmen earn 25% of at-bats and 31% of innings pitched. 20% of players stay all four years. After college, 11% of alumni enter professional baseball — top employers include Akerman LLP, Colorado Rockies, Newmark. Texas Tech University has a 73% acceptance rate and 3.6 average GPA and costs approximately $24,157 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Texas Tech University Baseball?

Freshmen at Texas Tech University earn 25% of total at-bats and 31% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 34%, juniors 26%, and seniors 14%. The median hitter records 88 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 31% of innings pitched, sophomores 33%, juniors 33%, and seniors 4%. The median pitcher throws 18 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 25%So 34%Jr 26%Sr 14%

Median at-bats per hitter: 88

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 31%So 33%Jr 33%Sr 4%

Median innings per pitcher: 18

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Texas Tech University Baseball?

20% of freshmen who join Texas Tech 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 20%. On average, players spend 2.5 seasons on the Texas Tech University roster.

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

20%
Stay 4 years
20%
Leave after year 1
2.5
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Texas Tech University Baseball Players Do After College?

11% of Texas Tech University baseball alumni go into professional baseball, the most common career path among the 20 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include real estate (9%), operations (9%), tech sales (9%). Top employers include Akerman LLP, Colorado Rockies, Newmark, Sanctuary Home Mortgage, J&W Services.

Career Category Breakdown

professional baseball11%
real estate9%
operations9%
tech sales9%
medical and health6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 20 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Texas Tech University Baseball?

Tim Tadlock is the head baseball coach at Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University competes in the Big 12 Conference as a D1 program in Lubbock, TX.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Texas Tech University?

Texas Tech University has a 73% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.62 for admitted students.

73%
Acceptance rate
3.62
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Texas Tech University?

Attending Texas Tech University costs approximately $24,157 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

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Program History & Division

What Division Is Texas Tech University Baseball?

Texas Tech University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big 12 Conference, located in Lubbock, TX.

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