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Western Kentucky University Baseball Recruiting
Western Kentucky University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Conference USA. Its roster (as listed May 2026) has 61 players. The head coach is Marc Rardin. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can Western Kentucky 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 49 of 69 transfers.
Top feeder school: Iowa Western
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
9 players drafted from Western Kentucky University in those years. Most recent:
- Mason Vinyard — 2022 (New York Yankees)
- Jake Sanford — 2019, round 3 (New York Yankees)
- Ben Morrison — 2018, round 10 (Los Angeles Angels)
- Jacob Rhinesmith — 2018, round 18 (Washington Nationals)
- Ryan Thurston — 2018 (Toronto Blue Jays)
Academics and cost
Acceptance rate94%
Average net price$10,990
In-state tuition$11,652
Out-of-state tuition$27,000
Graduation rate56%
Average GPA2.85
Average SAT971
School sizeLarge school
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Marc Rardin, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).