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Illinois State University Baseball Recruiting
Illinois State University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Missouri Valley. Its roster (as listed May 2026) has 48 players. The head coach is Steve Holm. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can Illinois 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 29 of 42 transfers.
Top feeder school: Parkland
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
13 players drafted from Illinois State University in those years. Most recent:
- Ryan Cermak — 2022, round 2 (Tampa Bay Rays)
- Nick Gile — 2022 (Colorado Rockies)
- Colton Johnson — 2021, round 16 (Oakland Athletics)
- Hayden Jones — 2021 (Cincinnati Reds)
- John Rave — 2019, round 5 (Kansas City Royals)
Academics and cost
Acceptance rate88%
Average net price$19,398
In-state tuition$16,144
Out-of-state tuition$28,210
Graduation rate65%
Average GPA2.85
Average SAT1100
Average ACT24
School sizeLarge school
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Steve Holm, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).