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UC Irvine Baseball

D1 baseball program in Irvine, CA. Member of the Big West Conference.

UC Irvine is a D1 baseball program in the Big West Conference located in Irvine, CA. Head coach Ben Orloff has led the program. 34% of players stay all four years. After college, 8% of alumni enter professional baseball — top employers include Minnesota Twins, UC Irvine, Amgen. UC Irvine has a 29% acceptance rate and 3.9 average GPA and costs approximately $48,325 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at UC Irvine Baseball?

34% of freshmen who join UC Irvine 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 Irvine roster.

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

34%
Stay 4 years
20%
Leave after year 1
2.7
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do UC Irvine Baseball Players Do After College?

8% of UC Irvine baseball alumni go into professional baseball, the most common career path among the 54 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include real estate (7%), sales (5%), coaching (5%). Top employers include Minnesota Twins, UC Irvine, Amgen, Chicago White Sox, Amergy Disposal.

Career Category Breakdown

professional baseball8%
real estate7%
sales5%
coaching5%
finance5%

Based on LinkedIn data for 54 tracked alumni, 2016-2024 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches UC Irvine Baseball?

Ben Orloff is the head baseball coach at UC Irvine. UC Irvine competes in the Big West Conference as a D1 program in Irvine, CA.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at UC Irvine?

UC Irvine has a 29% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.90 for admitted students.

29%
Acceptance rate
3.90
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at UC Irvine?

Attending UC Irvine costs approximately $48,325 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$48k
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Program History & Division

What Division Is UC Irvine Baseball?

UC Irvine is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big West Conference, located in Irvine, CA.

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