D2 Baseball Recruiting Requirements
Updated October 2026 · Rules checked October 30, 2026
Division II has 251 baseball programs in 2026-27, and about 2.6% of high school players reach it. It offers athletic scholarships and a high level of play. Here are the numbers D2 recruits typically show, the academic rules, scholarship limits and contact dates.
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D2 at a glance
| Schools with baseball (2026-27) | 251 |
|---|---|
| High school players who reach this level | 2.6% |
| Athletic scholarships | 9.0 per team, usually split into partial awards (NCAA) |
| Academic rule | 16 core courses and a 2.2 core GPA (NCAA) |
| Coaches can start contact | June 15 before junior year (NCAA) |
Numbers D2 recruits typically show
These ranges describe players finishing high school. Younger players are expected to be lower, and the Baseball Future evaluation adjusts for age and competition. Being inside a range doesn’t guarantee an offer, and players are recruited outside them.
| Position | Peak exit velo (mph) | 60-yard dash (sec) | Throwing velo (mph) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortstop / 2B | 87–94 | 6.65–7.00 | 82–88 |
| Third base | 88–96 | 7.00–7.40 | 80–88 |
| First base | 88–96 | 7.00–7.45 | Not scored |
| Catcher | 88–95 | 7.00–7.50 | 73–80 |
| Center field | 88–95 | 6.60–7.00 | 82–90 |
| Corner outfield | 88–95 | 6.65–7.00 | 82–90 |
Pitchers and catchers
| Pitcher | Peak | Sitting |
|---|---|---|
| Right-hander | 84–92 | 82–90 |
| Left-hander | 82–90 | 80–88 |
Typical D2 pitcher height is 5’11” to 6’3”. Catchers usually show a pop time of 1.90–2.10 seconds.
More detail by position: exit velocity, pitching velocity and 60-yard dash and pop times.
To compare every position across all five levels on one page, see college baseball recruiting standards by position.
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Grades and eligibility
- Finish 16 NCAA-approved core courses with at least a 2.2 core GPA, and graduate.
- The NCAA’s Division II page lists no test-score requirement. NCAA Division II requirements
- Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
- The NCAA lists Division II under the same age-based five-year eligibility rules as Division I. NCAA age-based rule
Scholarships
- Each Division II baseball program can award up to 9.0 equivalency scholarships. NCAA Division II scholarships
- Equivalency means the total can be split into partial awards across the roster.
- Many families combine athletic aid with academic scholarships and need-based aid.
When D2 coaches can contact you
- Calls and in-person contact off campus: from June 15 before his junior year of high school. NCAA Division II rule
- He can email coaches and attend camps before that date.
Who D2 fits
- His numbers sit in the D2 ranges or close to D1 entry.
- He wants athletic aid and a high level of play, with more schools to choose from than D1 alone.
- Grades meet the 2.2 core GPA rule with room to spare.
Not sure yet? See how coaches compare players across levels, or check his numbers against every level with the free evaluation.
Compare the other levels
D1 Baseball Recruiting Requirements
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380 NCAA schools, no athletic scholarships, admission set by each schoolNAIA Baseball Recruiting
12 scholarships per team, its own eligibility rules, few contact limitsJUCO Baseball Recruiting
two-year colleges, a path to play now and transfer laterCommon questions
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When can D2 baseball coaches contact recruits?
Official rules come from the NCAA and NAIA pages linked above, checked October 30, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with each school and the NCAA or NAIA Eligibility Center. Position ranges are Baseball Future estimates for planning, not NCAA standards; players are recruited above and below them. Baseball Future is not affiliated with the NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA or CCCAA.