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Northern Kentucky University Baseball Recruiting

Atlantic Sun · Highland Heights, Kentucky · More in Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Atlantic Sun. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 36 players. The head coach is Dizzy Peyton. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.

When can Northern Kentucky University coaches contact you?

Roster makeup

Roster as listed September 2026.

Pitchers18
Catchers4
Infielders9
Outfielders5
Utility0

Players listed at more than one position count in each.

By class

Freshmen2
Sophomores5
Juniors15
Seniors9
Graduate students5

Seniors and graduate students, by position

The spots most likely to open up after this season.

Pitchers10
Catchers0
Infielders3
Outfielders1
Utility0

Transfers in, 2023–2026

Total transfers48
From NCAA D119
From NCAA D31
Prior level not recorded28

Prior level not recorded for 28 of 48 transfers.

Top feeder school: Central Arizona

MLB draft picks, 2015–2022

3 players drafted from Northern Kentucky University in those years. Most recent:

Academics and cost

Acceptance rate68%
Average net price$8,191
In-state tuition$11,088
Out-of-state tuition$21,912
Graduation rate52%
Average GPA3.05
Average SAT1097
Average ACT23
School sizeMedium school

Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.

Coaching staff

Dizzy Peyton, Head Coach

Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).

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