Eastern Illinois University Baseball Recruiting
Eastern Illinois University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Ohio Valley. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 40 players. The head coach is Jason Anderson. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can Eastern Illinois University coaches contact you?
Roster makeup
Roster as listed September 2026.
Players listed at more than one position count in each.
By class
Seniors and graduate students, by position
The spots most likely to open up after this season.
Transfers in, 2023–2026
Prior level not recorded for 30 of 38 transfers.
Top feeder school: Lake Land
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
8 players drafted from Eastern Illinois University in those years. Most recent:
- Hayden Birdsong — 2022, round 6 (San Francisco Giants)
- Trey Sweeney — 2021, round 1 (New York Yankees)
- Will Klein — 2020, round 5 (Kansas City Royals)
- Michael YaSenka — 2019, round 17 (St. Louis Cardinals)
- Jimmy Govern — 2019, round 30 (Kansas City Royals)
Academics and cost
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Jason Anderson, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).