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United States Naval Academy Baseball

D1 baseball program in Annapolis, MD. Member of the Patriot League.

United States Naval Academy is a D1 baseball program in the Patriot League located in Annapolis, MD. Head coach Paul Kostacopoulos has led the program for 15+ years. Freshmen earn 18% of at-bats and 22% of innings pitched. 29% of players stay all four years. After college, 25% of alumni enter military — top employers include US Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy. United States Naval Academy has a 8% acceptance rate and 3.8 average GPA and costs approximately $0 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at United States Naval Academy Baseball?

Freshmen at United States Naval Academy earn 18% of total at-bats and 22% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 24%, juniors 29%, and seniors 29%. The median hitter records 59 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 22% of innings pitched, sophomores 25%, juniors 22%, and seniors 31%. The median pitcher throws 19.2 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 18%So 24%Jr 29%Sr 29%

Median at-bats per hitter: 59

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 22%So 25%Jr 22%Sr 31%

Median innings per pitcher: 19.2

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at United States Naval Academy Baseball?

29% of freshmen who join United States Naval Academy 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 22%. On average, players spend 2.6 seasons on the United States Naval Academy roster.

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

29%
Stay 4 years
22%
Leave after year 1
2.6
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do United States Naval Academy Baseball Players Do After College?

25% of United States Naval Academy baseball alumni go into military, the most common career path among the 65 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include marketing (4%), engineering (4%), consulting (4%). Top employers include US Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Accenture.

Career Category Breakdown

military25%
marketing4%
engineering4%
consulting4%
tech sales4%

Based on LinkedIn data for 65 tracked alumni, 2016-2024 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches United States Naval Academy Baseball?

Paul Kostacopoulos is the head baseball coach at United States Naval Academy and has been with the program for 15+ years. United States Naval Academy competes in the Patriot League as a D1 program in Annapolis, MD.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at United States Naval Academy?

United States Naval Academy has a 8% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.75 for admitted students, with a 90% graduation rate — above the D1 average of 80%. 97% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at United States Naval Academy is 4,594 students.

8%
Acceptance rate
3.75
Average GPA
1350
Average SAT
31
Average ACT
90%
Graduation rate
97%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at United States Naval Academy?

Attending United States Naval Academy costs approximately $0 per year, with the average student receiving $0 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately — per year. 0% of students at United States Naval Academy receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$0kAid: $0kNet:
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Aid covers 0%0% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is United States Naval Academy Baseball?

United States Naval Academy is a D1 baseball program competing in the Patriot League, located in Annapolis, MD.

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