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Samford University Baseball Recruiting

Southern · Birmingham, Alabama · More in Alabama

Samford University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Southern. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 38 players. The head coach is Tony David. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.

When can Samford University coaches contact you?

Roster makeup

Roster as listed September 2026.

Pitchers22
Catchers4
Infielders11
Outfielders7
Utility0

Players listed at more than one position count in each.

By class

Freshmen11
Sophomores8
Juniors9
Seniors9
Graduate students1

Seniors and graduate students, by position

The spots most likely to open up after this season.

Pitchers6
Catchers1
Infielders2
Outfielders2
Utility0

Transfers in, 2023–2026

Total transfers27
From NCAA D16
Prior level not recorded21

Prior level not recorded for 21 of 27 transfers.

Top feeder school: Shelton State CC

MLB draft picks, 2015–2022

17 players drafted from Samford University in those years. Most recent:

Academics and cost

Acceptance rate82%
Average net price$32,622
In-state tuition$40,150
Out-of-state tuition$40,150
Graduation rate77%
Average GPA3.70
Average SAT1195
Average ACT26
School sizeMedium school

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

Coaching staff

Tony David, Head Coach

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

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