Houston Christian University Baseball Recruiting
Houston Christian University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Big 12. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 41 players. The head coach is Clay VanderLaan. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can Houston Christian 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 34 of 47 transfers.
Top feeder school: Grayson County
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
6 players drafted from Houston Christian University in those years. Most recent:
- Kyle Gruller — 2020 (Houston Astros)
- Tyler Depreta-Johnson — 2018, round 35 (Texas Rangers)
- Addison Russ — 2017, round 19 (Philadelphia Phillies)
- Zach Nehrir — 2015, round 16 (Arizona Diamondbacks)
- Samm Wiggins — 2015 (Tampa Bay Rays)
Academics and cost
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Clay VanderLaan, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).