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University of Kentucky Baseball

D1 baseball program in Lexington, KY. Member of the Southeastern Conference.

University of Kentucky is a D1 baseball program in the Southeastern Conference located in Lexington, KY. Head coach Nick Mingione has led the program. Freshmen earn 7% of at-bats and 23% of innings pitched. 7% of players stay all four years. After college, 23% of alumni enter tech sales — top employers include University of Kentucky, Seattle Mariners, Fundraising University. University of Kentucky has a 93% acceptance rate and 3.6 average GPA and costs approximately $33,729 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at University of Kentucky Baseball?

Freshmen at University of Kentucky earn 7% of total at-bats and 23% of innings pitched — below the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 21%, juniors 46%, and seniors 26%. The median hitter records 100 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 23% of innings pitched, sophomores 29%, juniors 31%, and seniors 17%. The median pitcher throws 22 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 7%So 21%Jr 46%Sr 26%

Median at-bats per hitter: 100

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 23%So 29%Jr 31%Sr 17%

Median innings per pitcher: 22

Roster Retention

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

7% of freshmen who join University of Kentucky 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 30%. On average, players spend 2.1 seasons on the University of Kentucky roster.

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

7%
Stay 4 years
30%
Leave after year 1
2.1
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do University of Kentucky Baseball Players Do After College?

23% of University of Kentucky baseball alumni go into tech sales, the most common career path among the 43 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include coaching (7%), professional baseball (7%), sales (7%). Top employers include University of Kentucky, Seattle Mariners, Fundraising University, Troppito Miller Griffin, Autobahn Porsche.

Career Category Breakdown

tech sales23%
coaching7%
professional baseball7%
sales7%
medical and health7%

Based on LinkedIn data for 43 tracked alumni, 2018-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches University of Kentucky Baseball?

Nick Mingione is the head baseball coach at University of Kentucky. University of Kentucky competes in the Southeastern Conference as a D1 program in Lexington, KY.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at University of Kentucky?

University of Kentucky has a 93% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.58 for admitted students.

93%
Acceptance rate
3.58
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

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

Attending University of Kentucky costs approximately $33,729 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$34k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is University of Kentucky Baseball?

University of Kentucky is a D1 baseball program competing in the Southeastern Conference, located in Lexington, KY.

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