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University of Puget Sound Baseball

D3 baseball program in Tacoma, WA. Member of the Northwest Conference.

University of Puget Sound is a D3 baseball program in the Northwest Conference located in Tacoma, WA. Head coach Jeff Halstead has led the program for 8+ years. Freshmen earn 16% of at-bats and 21% of innings pitched. After college, 9% of alumni enter consulting — top employers include University of Puget Sound, USI Insurance Services, Financial Planning Association of San Gabriel Valley. University of Puget Sound has a 76% acceptance rate and 3.6 average GPA and costs approximately $20,980 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at University of Puget Sound Baseball?

Freshmen at University of Puget Sound earn 16% of total at-bats and 21% of innings pitched — below the D3 average of 18%. Sophomores receive 19%, juniors 29%, and seniors 37%. The median hitter records 36 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 21% of innings pitched, sophomores 18%, juniors 37%, and seniors 24%. The median pitcher throws 10.2 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 16%So 19%Jr 29%Sr 37%

Median at-bats per hitter: 36

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 21%So 18%Jr 37%Sr 24%

Median innings per pitcher: 10.2

Career Outcomes

What Do University of Puget Sound Baseball Players Do After College?

9% of University of Puget Sound baseball alumni go into consulting, the most common career path. Other top career paths include engineering (9%), finance (7%), medical and health (7%). Top employers include University of Puget Sound, USI Insurance Services, Financial Planning Association of San Gabriel Valley, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Comcast.

Career Category Breakdown

consulting9%
engineering9%
finance7%
medical and health7%
coaching4%

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches University of Puget Sound Baseball?

Jeff Halstead is the head baseball coach at University of Puget Sound and has been with the program for 8+ years. University of Puget Sound competes in the Northwest Conference as a D3 program in Tacoma, WA.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at University of Puget Sound?

University of Puget Sound has a 76% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.63 for admitted students, with a 72% graduation rate — above the D3 average of 69%. 81% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at University of Puget Sound is 1,631 students.

76%
Acceptance rate
3.63
Average GPA
1332
Average SAT
29
Average ACT
72%
Graduation rate
81%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

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

Attending University of Puget Sound costs approximately $59,900 per year, with the average student receiving $38,920 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $20,980 per year. 17% of students at University of Puget Sound receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$60kAid: $39kNet: $21k
Aid covers 65%17% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is University of Puget Sound Baseball?

University of Puget Sound is a D3 baseball program competing in the Northwest Conference, located in Tacoma, WA. First postseason win in DIII history; reached NWC Tournament semifinals in 2025

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