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Ball State University Baseball Recruiting
Ball State University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the MAC. Its roster (as listed May 2026) has 40 players. The head coach is Rich Maloney. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can Ball State University coaches contact you?
Roster makeup
Roster as listed May 2026.
Players listed at more than one position count in each.
Transfers in, 2023–2026
Prior level not recorded for 41 of 49 transfers.
Top feeder school: Heartland CC
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
13 players drafted from Ball State University in those years. Most recent:
- Tyler Schweitzer — 2022, round 5 (Chicago White Sox)
- Zach Cole — 2022, round 10 (Houston Astros)
- Chayce McDermott — 2021, round 4 (Houston Astros)
- Kyle Nicolas — 2020, round 2 (Miami Marlins)
- Drey Jameson — 2019, round 1 (Arizona Diamondbacks)
Academics and cost
Acceptance rate86%
Average net price$14,940
In-state tuition$11,082
Out-of-state tuition$29,630
Graduation rate62%
Average GPA3.10
Average SAT1110
Average ACT24
School sizeLarge school
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Rich Maloney, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).