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University of Arkansas Baseball

D1 baseball program in Fayetteville, AR. Member of the Southeastern Conference.

University of Arkansas is a D1 baseball program in the Southeastern Conference located in Fayetteville, AR. Head coach Dave Van Horn has led the program. Freshmen earn 20% of at-bats and 23% of innings pitched. 31% of players stay all four years. After college, 26% of alumni enter coaching — top employers include University of Arkansas, OUTFRONT Media, JB Hunt. University of Arkansas has a 74% acceptance rate and 3.8 average GPA and costs approximately $31,550 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at University of Arkansas Baseball?

Freshmen at University of Arkansas earn 20% of total at-bats and 23% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 29%, juniors 32%, and seniors 20%. The median hitter records 133 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 23% of innings pitched, sophomores 29%, juniors 41%, and seniors 7%. The median pitcher throws 25.1 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 20%So 29%Jr 32%Sr 20%

Median at-bats per hitter: 133

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 23%So 29%Jr 41%Sr 7%

Median innings per pitcher: 25.1

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at University of Arkansas Baseball?

31% of freshmen who join University of Arkansas 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 21%. On average, players spend 3.1 seasons on the University of Arkansas roster.

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

31%
Stay 4 years
21%
Leave after year 1
3.1
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do University of Arkansas Baseball Players Do After College?

26% of University of Arkansas baseball alumni go into coaching, the most common career path among the 73 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include tech sales (11%), education (5%), operations (5%). Top employers include University of Arkansas, OUTFRONT Media, JB Hunt.

Career Category Breakdown

coaching26%
tech sales11%
education5%
operations5%

Based on LinkedIn data for 73 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches University of Arkansas Baseball?

Dave Van Horn is the head baseball coach at University of Arkansas. University of Arkansas competes in the Southeastern Conference as a D1 program in Fayetteville, AR.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at University of Arkansas?

University of Arkansas has a 74% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.82 for admitted students.

74%
Acceptance rate
3.82
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at University of Arkansas?

Attending University of Arkansas costs approximately $31,550 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$32k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is University of Arkansas Baseball?

University of Arkansas is a D1 baseball program competing in the Southeastern Conference, located in Fayetteville, AR.

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