College Baseball Scholarships and Recruiting
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How do I get a baseball scholarship? Baseball scholarships are only awarded to the top baseball players at the each division level. It takes more than just a rocket arm and powerful bat. You need to be a good student and a high character individual for coaches to take a chance on you. Here is a step by step guide on getting a baseball scholarship. |
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How do I get a college baseball scout to see me? To get college baseball scouts and coaches to watch you isn’t very difficult in baseball. However, having them watch you doesn’t translate directly into receiving a scholarship. Baseball don’t scouts travel to camps and showcases to find new talent – they are there to watch players they are already interested in. Learn more about how to get coaches to come watch you. |
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How do I improve my chances of earning a college baseball scholarship? College baseball coaches have thousands of athletes to choose from when making scholarship decisions. If you do not communicate with coaches in the proper way they will erase you off their recruiting board without your knowledge. Use the following information as a tool to give you an edge on the other recruits. |
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How do I get recruited for a baseball scholarship? To get recruited for a baseball scholarship you must be attending camps and showcases each summer. However, just showing up won’t get you discovered; coaches need to know you are there. Follow these steps to improve your recruiting prospects. |
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What are the academic requirements to be eligible for a baseball scholarship? The minimum academic requirements to receive college baseball scholarships are governed by the NCAA and NAIA. You need to factor in your grades, classes and test scores. Here are the detailed academic requirements for the NCAA and NAIA. |
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What are the qualifications and requirements to receive a college baseball scholarship? These are the general guidelines for what coaches look for in a baseball player. If you fall outside of these general requirements it will be more difficult to earn a scholarship, but still possible.Pitchers
Position Players
Statistical requirements (i.e. – batting average, homeruns, ERA, K, etc.) for both position players and pitchers are not listed here because these numbers depend largely on the level of competition around you. For example, it can be more impressive for a player to hit .300 in a tough league than for a player to hit .400 in a very easy league. Similarly, it is more impressive for a pitcher to have a 3.00 ERA in a tough league than to have a 2.00 ERA in an easy league. High School Recognitions NCAA D1: All-State, 1st Team All-League, League MVP, 4 year starter NCAA D2: All-Conference, 2nd Team All-Conference, 3 year starter NCAA D3/NAIA: All-Conference 2nd team, Honorable Mention, 2 year starter NJCAA: Honorable Mention, 2 year starter, Most-Improved |
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How many baseball scholarships are available and what schools offer them? College baseball scholarships are offered at the NCAA Division 1, NCAA Division 2, NJCAA, and NAIA levels. NCAA Division 3 does not offer athletic scholarships but offers other forms of financial aid.Number of College Baseball ProgramsNCAA D1: 298NCAA D2: 238*NCAA D3: 365 NAIA: 205 NJCAA: 512 Total: 1,618 *NCAA Division 3 schools do not offer athletic scholarships, but do offer other forms of financial aid. Number of scholarships offered per team, per year, by Division: Not all school that are eligible to offer scholarships will choose to do so. For example, Ivy League schools choose not to offer athletic scholarships. Baseball is an equivalency sport which means all scholarships are NOT full scholarships. For example, in NCAA D1, coaches can divide the value of the 11.7 scholarships available to them between as many players as they see fit. NCAA D1: 11.7 NCAA D2: 9 NAIA: 12 NJCAA: 24 |
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Who are the top college baseball teams in each division? The top baseball colleges in each division change from year to year. Teams are ranked only by their athletic performance – academics are not included in the rankings.NCAA D1:Vanderbilt, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Arizona State, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida State, North Carolina, TCU, Georgia Tech, Arkansas, Cal State Fullerton, Fresno State, LSU, Clemson, Arizona, Stanford, UCLA, UC IrvineNCAA D2:Emporia State, Mount Olive, West Florida, Grand Valley State, Central Missouri, Sonoma State, Georgia College, Cal State Chico, Franklin Pierce, St. Cloud State, Mercyhurst, UNC Pembroke, North AlabamaNCAA D3:Shenandoah, Christopher Newport, Heidelberg, Marietta, Kean, Texas-Tyler, Linfield, Chapman, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Whitewater, Pomona-Pitzer, St. Scholastica, Eastern Connecticut, George Fox, Augustana, Johns HopkinsNAIA: Oklahoma City University, Lee University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Brewton-Parker College, Fresno Pacific University, Union University, Louisiana State University Shreveport, California Baptist University, Faulkner University, Northwood University, Rogers State University, Union College, Southern Polytechnic State University, Lewis-Clark State College, Cumberland University |
IMPORTANT: NAIA Rule Changes. You must now register with the NAIA Clearinghouse.
What are full ride scholarships?
