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Williams Baptist University Baseball

NAIA baseball program in Walnut Ridge, AR. Member of the .

Williams Baptist University is a NAIA baseball program located in Walnut Ridge, AR. Head coach Stephen Abanathy has led the program. 21% of players stay all four years. After college, 14% of alumni enter coaching — top employers include Los Angeles Dodgers, Powerscreen Caribbean, Merrill. Williams Baptist University has a 59% acceptance rate and 3.2 average GPA and costs approximately $4,455 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Williams Baptist University Baseball?

21% of freshmen who join Williams Baptist University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the NAIA average of 29%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 41%. On average, players spend 2.2 seasons on the Williams Baptist University roster.

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

21%
Stay 4 years
41%
Leave after year 1
2.2
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Williams Baptist University Baseball Players Do After College?

14% of Williams Baptist University baseball alumni go into coaching, the most common career path among the 22 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include legal (14%), operations (14%), consulting (14%). Top employers include Los Angeles Dodgers, Powerscreen Caribbean, Merrill, Tulip Hill Healthcare, Hytrol.

Career Category Breakdown

coaching14%
legal14%
operations14%
consulting14%
medical and health14%

Based on LinkedIn data for 22 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Williams Baptist University Baseball?

Stephen Abanathy is the head baseball coach at Williams Baptist University.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Williams Baptist University?

Williams Baptist University has a 59% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.20 for admitted students, with a 40% graduation rate — below the NAIA average of 45%. 50% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Williams Baptist University is 490 students.

59%
Acceptance rate
3.20
Average GPA
1018
Average SAT
22
Average ACT
40%
Graduation rate
50%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Williams Baptist University?

Attending Williams Baptist University costs approximately $20,330 per year, with the average student receiving $15,875 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $4,455 per year. 47% of students at Williams Baptist University receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$20kAid: $16kNet: $4k
Aid covers 78%47% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Williams Baptist University Baseball?

Williams Baptist University is a NAIA baseball program, located in Walnut Ridge, AR.

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