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Winthrop University Baseball

D1 baseball program in Rock Hill, SC. Member of the Big South Conference.

Winthrop University is a D1 baseball program in the Big South Conference located in Rock Hill, SC. Head coach Mike McGuire has led the program. Freshmen earn 7% of at-bats and 19% of innings pitched. 54% of players stay all four years. After college, 14% of alumni enter medical and health — top employers include Preferred Materials,, Westwood, Boston Scientific. Winthrop University has a 75% acceptance rate and 3.4 average GPA and costs approximately $30,196 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at Winthrop University Baseball?

Freshmen at Winthrop University earn 7% of total at-bats and 19% of innings pitched — below the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 20%, juniors 32%, and seniors 40%. The median hitter records 82 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 19% of innings pitched, sophomores 27%, juniors 25%, and seniors 29%. The median pitcher throws 24.2 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 7%So 20%Jr 32%Sr 40%

Median at-bats per hitter: 82

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 19%So 27%Jr 25%Sr 29%

Median innings per pitcher: 24.2

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Winthrop University Baseball?

54% of freshmen who join Winthrop University 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 23%. On average, players spend 3.1 seasons on the Winthrop University roster.

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

54%
Stay 4 years
23%
Leave after year 1
3.1
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Winthrop University Baseball Players Do After College?

14% of Winthrop University baseball alumni go into medical and health, the most common career path among the 26 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include tech sales (11%), construction (8%), operations (6%). Top employers include Preferred Materials,, Westwood, Boston Scientific, 84 Lumber, FedEx Ground.

Career Category Breakdown

medical and health14%
tech sales11%
construction8%
operations6%
coaching3%

Based on LinkedIn data for 26 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Winthrop University Baseball?

Mike McGuire is the head baseball coach at Winthrop University. Winthrop University competes in the Big South Conference as a D1 program in Rock Hill, SC.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Winthrop University?

Winthrop University has a 75% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.40 for admitted students.

75%
Acceptance rate
3.40
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Winthrop University?

Attending Winthrop University costs approximately $30,196 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$30k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is Winthrop University Baseball?

Winthrop University is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big South Conference, located in Rock Hill, SC.

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