Southern Illinois University Baseball Recruiting
Southern Illinois University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Missouri Valley. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 35 players. The head coach is Lance Rhodes. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can Southern Illinois 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 54 of 71 transfers.
Top feeder school: SW Illinois College
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
10 players drafted from Southern Illinois University in those years. Most recent:
- Tristan Peters — 2021, round 7 (Milwaukee Brewers)
- Justin Yeager — 2019, round 33 (Atlanta Braves)
- Michael Baird — 2018, round 23 (St. Louis Cardinals)
- Connor Kopach — 2018, round 25 (Seattle Mariners)
- Allen Montgomery — 2018 (Pittsburgh Pirates)
Academics and cost
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Lance Rhodes, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).