Rice University Baseball Recruiting
Rice University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the American. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 42 players. The head coach is David Pierce. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can Rice 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 20 of 34 transfers.
Top feeder school: Texas Tech
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
26 players drafted from Rice University in those years. Most recent:
- Roel Garcia — 2022, round 14 (Tampa Bay Rays)
- Cooper Chandler — 2022 (Baltimore Orioles)
- Trei Cruz — 2020, round 3 (Detroit Tigers)
- Matt Canterino — 2019, round 2 (Minnesota Twins)
- Evan Kravetz — 2019, round 5 (Cincinnati Reds)
Academics and cost
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
David Pierce, Bixby Family Head Baseball Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).