Playing Time Data
Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at University of Illinois Baseball?
Freshmen at University of Illinois earn 24% of total at-bats and 21% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 20%, juniors 36%, and seniors 21%. The median hitter records 96.5 at-bats per season.
On the pitching side, freshmen account for 21% of innings pitched, sophomores 27%, juniors 28%, and seniors 24%. 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
Median at-bats per hitter: 96.5
Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class
Median innings per pitcher: 25.1
Roster Retention
How Many Players Stay All Four Years at University of Illinois Baseball?
44% of freshmen who join University of Illinois 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 9%. On average, players spend 3.1 seasons on the University of Illinois roster.
Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.
Career Outcomes
What Do University of Illinois Baseball Players Do After College?
18% of University of Illinois baseball alumni go into finance, the most common career path among the 34 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include tech sales (11%), operations (9%), professional baseball (9%). Top employers include CMT Digital, Fortinet, Canes Illinois, Brecksville-Broadview Hts. City Schools, Burns & McDonnell.
Career Category Breakdown
Based on LinkedIn data for 34 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.
Coaching Staff
Who Coaches University of Illinois Baseball?
Dan Hartleb is the head baseball coach at University of Illinois. University of Illinois competes in the Missouri Valley Conference as a D1 program in Normal, IL.
Academics & Admissions
What Are the Academics Like at University of Illinois?
University of Illinois has a 42% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.85 for admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at University of Illinois?
Attending University of Illinois costs approximately $41,021 per year.
Tuition vs. Financial Aid
Program History & Division
What Division Is University of Illinois Baseball?
University of Illinois is a D1 baseball program competing in the Missouri Valley Conference, located in Normal, IL.
Is University of Illinois the right fit?
On a free 15-minute call, we’ll review your son’s profile against University of Illinois’s data and suggest the best paths forward.
Find Your Son’s Target SchoolsNearby Programs