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University of Houston Baseball

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

University of Houston is a D1 baseball program in the Big 12 Conference located in Houston, TX. Head coach Todd Whitting has led the program. Freshmen earn 20% of at-bats and 11% of innings pitched. 21% of players stay all four years. After college, 11% of alumni enter professional baseball — top employers include USI Insurance Services, University of Houston, Vestis. University of Houston has a 74% acceptance rate and 3.5 average GPA and costs approximately $22,909 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at University of Houston Baseball?

Freshmen at University of Houston earn 20% of total at-bats and 11% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 23%, juniors 41%, and seniors 17%. The median hitter records 70.5 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 11% of innings pitched, sophomores 33%, juniors 37%, and seniors 19%. The median pitcher throws 20.6 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 20%So 23%Jr 41%Sr 17%

Median at-bats per hitter: 70.5

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 11%So 33%Jr 37%Sr 19%

Median innings per pitcher: 20.6

Roster Retention

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

21% of freshmen who join University of Houston 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 35%. On average, players spend 2.3 seasons on the University of Houston roster.

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

21%
Stay 4 years
35%
Leave after year 1
2.3
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do University of Houston Baseball Players Do After College?

11% of University of Houston baseball alumni go into professional baseball, the most common career path among the 43 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include finance (9%), tech sales (7%), coaching (7%). Top employers include USI Insurance Services, University of Houston, Vestis, Northwestern State University, Allied Group.

Career Category Breakdown

professional baseball11%
finance9%
tech sales7%
coaching7%
education5%

Based on LinkedIn data for 43 tracked alumni, 2016-2019 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches University of Houston Baseball?

Todd Whitting is the head baseball coach at University of Houston. University of Houston competes in the Big 12 Conference as a D1 program in Houston, TX.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at University of Houston?

University of Houston has a 74% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.49 for admitted students.

74%
Acceptance rate
3.49
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

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

Attending University of Houston costs approximately $22,909 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$23k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is University of Houston Baseball?

University of Houston is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big 12 Conference, located in Houston, TX.

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