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William Carey University Baseball Recruiting

Gulf South Conference · Hattiesburg, Mississippi · More in Mississippi

William Carey University plays NAIA baseball in the Gulf South Conference. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 37 players. The head coach is Bobby Halford. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.

When can William Carey University coaches contact you?

Roster makeup

Roster as listed September 2026.

Pitchers18
Catchers6
Infielders10
Outfielders12
Utility0

Players listed at more than one position count in each.

By class

Freshmen9
Sophomores2
Juniors18
Seniors8
Graduate students0

Seniors and graduate students, by position

The spots most likely to open up after this season.

Pitchers3
Catchers1
Infielders3
Outfielders4
Utility0

Transfers in, 2023–2026

Total transfers34
From NCAA D14
From NCAA D21
Prior level not recorded29

Prior level not recorded for 29 of 34 transfers.

Top feeder school: SW Mississippi CC

MLB draft picks, 2015–2022

3 players drafted from William Carey University in those years. Most recent:

Academics and cost

Acceptance rate60%
Average net price$14,258
In-state tuition$15,480
Out-of-state tuition$15,480
Graduation rate60%
Average GPA3.25
Average SAT1150
Average ACT25
School sizeMedium school

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

Coaching staff

Bobby Halford, Head Coach

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

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