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University of South Carolina Baseball

D1 baseball program in Orangeburg, SC. Member of the Southeastern Conference.

University of South Carolina is a D1 baseball program in the Southeastern Conference located in Orangeburg, SC. Head coach Paul Mainieri has led the program. Freshmen earn 16% of at-bats and 31% of innings pitched. 16% of players stay all four years. After college, 10% of alumni enter professional baseball — top employers include GUD Baseball, Apex Insurance Advisors, Bossier Parish Community College. University of South Carolina has a 61% acceptance rate and 3.7 average GPA and costs approximately $37,706 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at University of South Carolina Baseball?

Freshmen at University of South Carolina earn 16% of total at-bats and 31% of innings pitched — below the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 28%, juniors 33%, and seniors 23%. The median hitter records 111 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 31% of innings pitched, sophomores 27%, juniors 35%, and seniors 8%. The median pitcher throws 25.2 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 16%So 28%Jr 33%Sr 23%

Median at-bats per hitter: 111

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 31%So 27%Jr 35%Sr 8%

Median innings per pitcher: 25.2

Roster Retention

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

16% of freshmen who join University of South Carolina 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 2.2 seasons on the University of South Carolina roster.

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

16%
Stay 4 years
35%
Leave after year 1
2.2
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do University of South Carolina Baseball Players Do After College?

10% of University of South Carolina baseball alumni go into professional baseball, the most common career path among the 57 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include coaching (10%), operations (10%), tech sales (8%). Top employers include GUD Baseball, Apex Insurance Advisors, Bossier Parish Community College, ZOLL Medical, Cleveland Indians.

Career Category Breakdown

professional baseball10%
coaching10%
operations10%
tech sales8%
consulting6%

Based on LinkedIn data for 57 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches University of South Carolina Baseball?

Paul Mainieri is the head baseball coach at University of South Carolina. University of South Carolina competes in the Southeastern Conference as a D1 program in Orangeburg, SC.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at University of South Carolina?

University of South Carolina has a 61% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.69 for admitted students.

61%
Acceptance rate
3.69
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

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

Attending University of South Carolina costs approximately $37,706 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$38k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is University of South Carolina Baseball?

University of South Carolina is a D1 baseball program competing in the Southeastern Conference, located in Orangeburg, SC.

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