Playing Time Data
Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at UC Davis Baseball?
Freshmen at UC Davis earn 16% of total at-bats and 25% of innings pitched — below the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 25%, juniors 29%, and seniors 31%. The median hitter records 79 at-bats per season.
On the pitching side, freshmen account for 25% of innings pitched, sophomores 20%, juniors 28%, and seniors 26%. The median pitcher throws 19.6 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: 79
Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class
Median innings per pitcher: 19.6
Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at UC Davis Baseball?
41% of freshmen who join UC Davis 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 20%. On average, players spend 2.7 seasons on the UC Davis roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do UC Davis Baseball Players Do After College?
7% of UC Davis baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 54 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include medical and health (4%), tech sales (4%), engineering (4%). Top employers include Silicon Valley Bank, D-bat Mesa, Scheels, Fidelity Investments, New York Life.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 54 tracked alumni, 2016-2024 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches UC Davis Baseball?
Matt Vaughn is the head baseball coach at UC Davis and has been with the program for 5+ years. UC Davis competes in the Big West Conference as a D1 program in Davis, CA.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at UC Davis?
UC Davis has a 37% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 4.03 for admitted students, with a 86% graduation rate — above the D1 average of 80%. 93% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.
Total undergraduate enrollment at UC Davis is 31,162 students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at UC Davis?
Attending UC Davis costs approximately $44,408 per year, with the average student receiving $20,000 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $24,408 per year. 69% of students at UC Davis receive financial aid.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is UC Davis Baseball?
UC Davis is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big West Conference, located in Davis, CA.
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