The Most Influential Colleges in Baseball Today

The Most Influential Colleges in Baseball Today
By Dr. Jed Macosko and Dr. Winston Ewert
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Find the colleges and universities that have the biggest impact in baseball based on the influence of their alumni in baseball. See which schools have proven histories of attracting and cultivating some of the most influential athletes today.

The best colleges and universities for baseball are largely concentrated in the Western United States. The top college athletics programs for baseball can be found at notable warm-weather schools like the University of Southern California, Arizona State University, and UCLA. USC owes its ranking to a trio of MLB legends in slugging first baseman Mark McGwire and flamethrowing Hall of Fame pitchers Randy Johnson and Tom Seaver. Ranking second on the list, Arizona is the alma mater of Hall of Fame postseason legend Reggie Jackson, as well as Red Sox superstar Dustin Pedroia, and all-time home run king, Barry Bonds.

Most Influential Colleges in Baseball

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  1. University of California, Berkeley
    2. 87%
  2. Stanford University
    3. 86%
  3. University of Michigan
    4. 83%
  4. University of California, Los Angeles
    5. 78%
  5. University of Minnesota
    6. 74%
  6. University of Texas at Austin
    7. 73%
  7. University of Southern California
    8. 72%
  8. University of Virginia
    9. 72%
  9. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    10. 67%
  10. University of Notre Dame
    11. 67%
  1. Arizona State University
    2. 88%
  2. University of Arizona
    3. 87%
  3. University of the Pacific
    4. 79%
  4. Mississippi State University
    5. 76%
  5. University of Tennessee
    6. 75%
  6. University of Minnesota
    7. 73%
  7. Louisiana State University
    8. 71%
  8. Auburn University
    9. 71%
  9. Texas A&M University
    10. 64%
  10. California State University, Long Beach
    11. 47%
  1. San Diego State University
    2. 27 to 1
  2. California State University, Long Beach
    3. 24 to 1
  3. Louisiana State University
    4. 22 to 1
  4. Florida State University
    5. 21 to 1
  5. Auburn University
    6. 20 to 1
  6. Texas A&M University
    7. 19 to 1
  7. Georgia Tech
    8. 19 to 1
  8. University of California, Berkeley
    9. 19 to 1
  9. University of California, Los Angeles
    10. 18 to 1
  10. Arizona State University
    11. 18 to 1
  1. University of Southern California
    2. $61,503
  2. University of Notre Dame
    3. $58,843
  3. Vanderbilt University
    4. $56,966
  4. Stanford University
    5. $56,169
  5. University of Miami
    6. $54,760
  6. Rice University
    7. $52,895
  7. University of the Pacific
    8. $52,352
  8. University of Michigan
    9. $16,865
  9. University of Virginia
    10. $16,547
  10. University of Minnesota
    11. $13,532
  1. University of Southern California
    2. $60,446
  2. University of Notre Dame
    3. $58,190
  3. Stanford University
    4. $54,315
  4. Vanderbilt University
    5. $51,600
  5. University of the Pacific
    6. $50,128
  6. Rice University
    7. $49,279
  7. University of Miami
    8. $39,834
  8. University of Michigan
    9. $24,902
  9. University of Minnesota
    10. $17,844
  10. University of Virginia
    11. $17,674
  1. California State University, Long Beach
    2. 42%
  2. Mississippi State University
    3. 45%
  3. University of the Pacific
    4. 45%
  4. San Diego State University
    5. 51%
  5. Auburn University
    6. 54%
  6. University of Tennessee
    7. 58%
  7. Louisiana State University
    8. 59%
  8. Georgia Tech
    9. 59%
  9. Arizona State University
    10. 61%
  10. Texas A&M University
    11. 61%
  1. Stanford University
    2. 4%
  2. Vanderbilt University
    3. 7%
  3. Rice University
    4. 9%
  4. University of California, Los Angeles
    5. 11%
  5. University of Southern California
    6. 13%
  6. University of California, Berkeley
    7. 14%
  7. University of Notre Dame
    8. 15%
  8. Georgia Tech
    9. 16%
  9. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    10. 20%
  10. University of Michigan
    11. 20%
  1. Stanford University
    2. 4 to 1
  2. Rice University
    3. 6 to 1
  3. Vanderbilt University
    4. 8 to 1
  4. University of Southern California
    5. 9 to 1
  5. University of Notre Dame
    6. 9 to 1
  6. University of Michigan
    7. 11 to 1
  7. University of Miami
    8. 12 to 1
  8. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    9. 13 to 1
  9. University of the Pacific
    10. 14 to 1
  10. University of Virginia
    11. 15 to 1
  1. Florida State University
    2. $4,640
  2. San Diego State University
    3. $5,742
  3. California State University, Long Beach
    4. $5,742
  4. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    5. $7,019
  5. Louisiana State University
    6. $8,038
  6. Texas A&M University
    7. $8,578
  7. Mississippi State University
    8. $9,110
  8. Auburn University
    9. $10,080
  9. Georgia Tech
    10. $10,258
  10. Arizona State University
    11. $10,710
  1. Texas A&M University
    2. $6,885
  2. San Diego State University
    3. $7,176
  3. California State University, Long Beach
    4. $7,176
  4. Mississippi State University
    5. $9,110
  5. Louisiana State University
    6. $9,132
  6. Florida State University
    7. $9,684
  7. Auburn University
    8. $10,080
  8. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    9. $10,552
  9. University of California, Los Angeles
    10. $11,442
  10. University of California, Berkeley
    11. $11,442

Featured Programs

The Most Influential Colleges in Baseball Today

  1. #1

    University of Southern California

    Los Angeles , CA
    #13 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #16 Best Universities in the US Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #18 50 Best Graduate Schools Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #2 Best Private Colleges in California 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $62K

    Acceptance

    13%

    Graduation

    92%

    Student body

    38K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1435/32

    University of Southern California’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Randy Johnson
    2. Mark McGwire
    3. Tom Seaver
    4. Aaron Boone
    5. Bill Buckner
    6. Fred Lynn
    7. Bret Boone
    8. Mark Prior
    9. Bobby Valentine
    10. Steve Busby
    11. Ian Kennedy
    12. Morgan Ensberg
    13. Jeff Cirillo
    14. Bill Lee
    15. Lucas Duda
    16. Tom House
    17. Jason Lane
    18. Tommy Milone
    19. Chad Moeller
    20. Anthony Reyes
    21. Ron Fairly
    22. Brian Bannister
    23. Brad Boxberger
    24. Ryan Cook
    25. Bobby Kielty
    26. Barry Zito
    27. Justin Lehr
    28. Jim Barr
    29. Roy Smalley III
    30. Mark Smith
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Jack Del Rio
    2. Larry Himes
    3. Jeff Smulyan
    4. Damon Oppenheimer
    5. Dave Engle
    6. Brent Strom
    7. Bob Lillis
    8. Garrett Stubbs
    9. Grant Green
    10. Dan Bane
    11. Frank Sullivan
    12. Tim Tolman
    13. Stu Pederson
    14. John Jackson
    15. Johnny James
    16. Gabe Alvarez
    17. Steve Kemp
    18. Johnny Werhas
    19. Kent Hadley
    20. Jack Brewer
    21. Steve Smyth
    22. Jason Brown
    23. Gary Sutherland
    24. Jim McAnany
    25. Rudy Regalado
    26. Bobby Mitchell
    27. Nick Buss
    28. Mike Gillespie
    29. Rex Johnston
    30. Rod Boxberger
    31. Ray Lamb
    32. Dan Hubbs
    33. Danny Coulombe
    34. Ken Peters
    35. Wally Wolf
    36. Art Mazmanian
    37. Bud Hollowell
    38. Jeff Wetherby
    39. Chris Smith
    40. Hank Workman
    41. DeChon Burns
    42. Eric Raich
    43. Chad Smith
    44. Bill Thom
    45. Anthony Vasquez
    46. Gary Holman
    47. Ed Putman
    48. Wes Rachels
    49. Tom Satriano
    50. Wally Hood
    51. Randy Scarbery
    52. Ken Yasuda
    53. Harvey Branch
    54. Jim Conroy
    55. Jeff Schattinger
    56. Len Gabrielson
    57. Dan Ardell
    58. Buddy Pritchard
    59. Roy Engle
    60. Derryck Thornton
  2. #2

    Arizona State University

    Tempe , AZ
    #22 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #22 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Arizona 2023 #2 Best Research Universities in Arizona 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $11K

    Acceptance

    88%

    Graduation

    66%

    Student body

    73K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1210/24

    Arizona State University’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Barry Bonds
    2. Reggie Jackson
    3. Dustin Pedroia
    4. Rick Monday
    5. Don Wakamatsu
    6. Brody Stevens
    7. Dennis Sarfate
    8. Bobby Valentine
    9. Andre Ethier
    10. Mike Leake
    11. Austin Barnes
    12. Sal Bando
    13. Tony Barnette
    14. Kevin Tillman
    15. Kole Calhoun
    16. Mitch Jones
    17. Andrew Romine
    18. Eric Sogard
    19. Tyler Hoechlin
    20. Fernando Viña
    21. Tuffy Gosewisch
    22. Lenny Randle
    23. Kevin Romine
    24. Jeff Larish
    25. Todd Steverson
    26. Brady Rodgers
    27. Josh Spence
    28. Jeff Pentland
    29. Joe Arnold
    30. Roger Metzger
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Lerrin LaGrow
    2. Seth Blair
    3. Darrell Jackson
    4. Drew Maggi
    5. Gabe Molina
    6. Jake Elmore
    7. Ed Vande Berg
    8. Paul Powell
    9. Eric Helfand
    10. Craig Swan
    11. Jason Urquidez
    12. Jim Umbarger
    13. Ryan Burr
    14. Ike Diogu
    15. Andrew Aplin
    16. Tim Spehr
    17. Sterling Slaughter
    18. Fred Rico
    19. Ricky Nelson
    20. Ryan Kellogg
    21. Mike Benjamin
    22. Larry Fritz
    23. Tim Esmay
    24. Tim Smith
    25. Mike Schwabe
    26. Adam McCreery
    27. Ryan Bradley
    28. Ricky Peters
    29. Eric Valenzuela
    30. Cory Hahn
    31. Bob Pate
    32. Chris Beasley
    33. Jerry Maddox
    34. Jim Lentine
    35. Jim Otten
    36. Elma Steck
    37. Joe Decker
    38. Stan Holmes
    39. Jack Smitheran
    40. Alika Williams
    41. Ralph Dickenson
    42. Ron Davini
    43. Hadley Hicks
    44. Robbie McClellan
    45. John Dolinsek

    Arizona State University’s Online Degrees

    BA in Applied Science
    Degree Concentrations
    • Project Management
    • Health Sciences
    • Required Credits: 111-120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Business
    Degree Concentrations
    • Communication
    • Sustainability
    • Required Credits: 114-120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Educational Studies
    Degree Concentrations
    • Business
    • Community Health
    • Family and Human Development
    • Global Studies
    • Health Innovations
    • Personal Health
    • Political Science
    • Organizational Leadership
    • Required Credits: 114-120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  3. #3

    University of California, Los Angeles

    Los Angeles , CA
    #3 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #3 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #3 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #3 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $13K

    Acceptance

    11%

    Graduation

    92%

    Student body

    46K

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    UCLA’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    University’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Chase Utley
    2. Gerrit Cole
    3. Eric Karros
    4. Troy Glaus
    5. Dave Roberts
    6. Trevor Bauer
    7. Brandon Crawford
    8. Todd Zeile
    9. Chris Chambliss
    10. Jeff Conine
    11. Eric Byrnes
    12. Cody Decker
    13. Lynn Compton
    14. Ron Roenicke
    15. Garrett Atkins
    16. Casey Janssen
    17. Mike Gallego
    18. Jack Gifford
    19. Andy Lopez
    20. Don Slaught
    21. Mike Magnante
    22. Jim Parque
    23. Josh Roenicke
    24. James Kaprielian
    25. Adam Plutko
    26. Ben Francisco
    27. Mike Fyhrie
    28. Adam Melhuse
    29. Eric Valent
    30. Griffin Canning
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Shane Mack
    2. Glenn Mickens
    3. Bob Hamelin
    4. Matt McLain
    5. Rob Rasmussen
    6. David Huff
    7. David Berg
    8. Matt Grace
    9. Jermaine Curtis
    10. Gail Hopkins
    11. Bill Bonham
    12. Kevin Kramer
    13. Jack Santora
    14. Tim Leary
    15. Trevor Brown
    16. Rich Amaral
    17. Luis Gómez
    18. Chris Pritchett
    19. Tom Jacquez
    20. Tyson Brummett
    21. Pat Dodson
    22. Dave Rucker
    23. Laird Hayes
    24. Pat Valaika
    25. Dave Baker
    26. Lindsay Meggs
    27. Bobby Floyd
    28. Mike Young
    29. Michael Toglia
    30. Mike Edwards
    31. Colin Ward
    32. Frank Ernaga
    33. Bob Adams
    34. George Stanich
    35. Randy Schwartz
    36. Garrett Mitchell
    37. Marshall Edwards
    38. Gary Adcock
  4. #4

    Stanford University

    Stanford , CA
    #2 Best Universities in the US Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #2 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #2 50 Best Graduate Schools Ranked for Prospective Students in 2023 #3 Best Universities in the World 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $56K

    Acceptance

    4%

    Graduation

    96%

    Student body

    13K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1495/33

    Stanford University’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Mike Mussina
    2. A. J. Hinch
    3. John Elway
    4. Jeremy Guthrie
    5. Jed Lowrie
    6. Carlos Quentin
    7. Bob Boone
    8. Sam Fuld
    9. Mark Appel
    10. Jack McDowell
    11. Rick Helling
    12. Drew Storen
    13. Kenny Williams
    14. Jody Gerut
    15. Greg Reynolds
    16. Tyler Gaffney
    17. Ryan Garko
    18. Jeffrey Hammonds
    19. Chad Hutchinson
    20. Michael Taylor
    21. Cal Quantrill
    22. Jason Castro
    23. Jim Lonborg
    24. Nico Hoerner
    25. Rubén Amaro Jr.
    26. John Lynch
    27. Justin Wayne
    28. Mike Aldrete
    29. Stephen Piscotty
    30. Bobby Brown
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Joe Borchard
    2. David McCarty
    3. Tommy Edman
    4. John Hester
    5. Brian Dallimore
    6. Toby Gerhart
    7. Cord Phelps
    8. Austin Wilson
    9. Ed Sprague Jr.
    10. Steve Dunning
    11. Danny Putnam
    12. Jeremy Bleich
    13. Jeff Ballard
    14. Tony Cogan
    15. Austin Slater
    16. Alex Blandino
    17. Brian Johnson
    18. Andrew Lorraine
    19. Frank Duffy
    20. Mark Marquess
    21. Mike Gosling
    22. Chris Reed
    23. Dave Frost
    24. John Mayberry Jr.
    25. Jason Middlebrook
    26. Dusty Allen
    27. Erik Davis
    28. David Esquer
    29. Paul Carey
    30. Kris Bubic
    31. Scott Snodgress
    32. John Gall
    33. Chuck Essegian
    34. Dave Meier
    35. Donny Lucy
    36. Willie Adams
    37. Harvey Shank
    38. Bob Gallagher
    39. Drew Jackson
    40. David Smith
    41. Lee Plemel
    42. Steve Davis
    43. Al Osuna
    44. Jeff Austin
    45. Ron Witmeyer
    46. John Ramos
    47. Chris Carter
    48. Bob Kammeyer
    49. Steve Hovley
    50. Sandy Vance
    51. John Hudgins
    52. Eric Hardgrave
    53. Paul Zuvella
    54. Jason Young
    55. Lloyd Merriman
    56. Mark Machtolf
    57. Colin Walsh
    58. Stan Spencer
    59. Dave Melton
    60. Mark Davis
    61. Bob Reece
    62. Steve Chitren
    63. Jacob Wilson
    64. Pete Hamm
    65. Bill Wakefield
    66. Darrell Sutherland
    67. Jim Hibbs
    68. Brian Sackinsky
    69. Norman Livermore
  5. #5

    University of Texas at Austin

    Austin , TX
    #4 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #5 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #6 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #10 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    29%

    Graduation

    88%

    Student body

    45K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1340/29

    UT Austin’s Most Influential Baseball Payers

    1. Roger Clemens
    2. Ron Gardenhire
    3. Dennis Cook
    4. Calvin Schiraldi
    5. Ricky Williams
    6. Omar Quintanilla
    7. Brandon Workman
    8. Corey Knebel
    9. Taylor Jungmann
    10. Stephen Larkin
    11. Shane Halter
    12. Calvin Murray
    13. Woodrow Landfair
    14. Phil Seibel
    15. Spike Owen
    16. Mike Brumley
    17. Reid Ryan
    18. Stephen Randolph
    19. James Russell
    20. Curtis Thigpen
    21. David Maroul
    22. J. B. Cox
    23. Bobby Cuellar
    24. Andrew McKirahan
    25. Kyle Russell
    26. Rudy Jaramillo
    27. Quan Cosby
    28. Shane Reynolds
    29. Chase Lambin
    30. Bruce Ruffin
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Cliff Gustafson
    2. Jim Acker
    3. Mark Payton
    4. Charlie Gorin
    5. Hoby Milner
    6. John Curtiss
    7. Mark Petkovsek
    8. Dustin Majewski
    9. Josh Prince
    10. Jerry Don Gleaton
    11. José Tolentino
    12. Kip Harkrider
    13. Jose Flores
    14. Mickey Reichenbach
    15. Karl Pagel
    16. Jeff Hearron
    17. Ernie Koy
    18. Dave Chalk
    19. Codey McElroy
    20. Brandon Fahey
    21. Billy Bates
    22. Max Alvis
    23. Ricky Wright
    24. Andre Robertson
    25. Randy Jackson
    26. Rich Wortham
    27. Kenn Kasparek
    28. Jim Gideon
    29. Bob Kearney
    30. Gary Moore
    31. Mike Hollimon
    32. Kal Segrist
    33. Scott Bryant
    34. Chase Shugart
    35. Peter Gardere
    36. Mike Capel
    37. Harry Taylor
    38. Chuck Hartenstein
    39. Ty Madden
    40. Bill Bethea
    41. Tom Harmon
    42. Howard Bushong
    43. Scott Fredrickson
    44. Don Kainer
    45. Todd Haney
    46. Tony Arnold
    47. Justin Simmons
    48. Ken Pape
    49. J. D. Smart
    50. Joe Tanner
    51. Rusty Richards
    52. Tim Belk
    53. Mack Burk
  7. #6

    University of the Pacific

    Stockton , CA

    Tuition + fees

    $52K

    Acceptance

    79%

    Graduation

    69%

    Student body

    5K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1210/26

    University of the Pacific’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Scott Boras
    2. Chase Headley
    3. Joe Ferguson
    4. Stu Pederson
    5. Patrick Weigel
    6. Rob Flippo
    7. Erik Hamren
    8. Rob Sperring
    9. Dick Davey
    10. Mike Walker
    11. Keith Johnson
    12. Grant Dunlap
  8. #7

    Florida State University

    Tallahassee , FL
    #24 Most Affordable Graduate Schools Ranked for 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges in Florida 2023 #2 Best Public Colleges in Florida 2023 #3 Best Research Universities in Florida 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $7K

    Acceptance

    37%

    Graduation

    83%

    Student body

    41K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1285/29

    Florida State University’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Tony La Russa
    2. Buster Posey
    3. Deion Sanders
    4. J. D. Drew
    5. Doug Mientkiewicz
    6. Bruce Bochy
    7. Chris Weinke
    8. Larry Rothschild
    9. Randy Choate
    10. Eduardo Pérez
    11. Sean Gilmartin
    12. Mike Martin
    13. Scott Proctor
    14. Matt Diaz
    15. Charlie Ward
    16. Paul Wilson
    17. Hunter Jones
    18. Paul Sorrento
    19. Danny Kanell
    20. John Wasdin
    21. Mark D. Gilbert
    22. DJ Stewart
    23. Luis Alicea
    24. Luke Weaver
    25. Carlos Lezcano
    26. Paul Gleason
    27. Daniel Davidson
    28. Chris Roberts
    29. Bien Figueroa
    30. James Ramsey
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Jim Lyttle
    2. Mike Loynd
    3. Mickey Lopez
    4. Rafael Bournigal
    5. Elih Villanueva
    6. Barret Browning
    7. Pedro Grifol
    8. John Nogowski
    9. Sherman Johnson
    10. Raffy Lopez
    11. Brandon Leibrandt
    12. Matt Dunbar
    13. Gar Finnvold
    14. Jerry Nielsen
    15. Bruce Tanner
    16. Jeff Gray
    17. Mike Martin Jr.
    18. Marc Ronan
    19. Dan O'Brien
    20. Jamey Shouppe
    21. Roger Bailey
    22. Craig Skok
    23. Mary Rountree
    24. Juan Bonilla
    25. Craig Eaton

    Florida State University’s Online Degrees

    BA in Computer Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Computer Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Criminology
    • Required Credits: 60
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Public Safety and Security
    • Required Credits: 60
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  13. #11

    University of Arizona

    Tucson , AZ
    #13 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #19 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #1 Best Public Colleges in Arizona 2023 #1 Best Research Universities in Arizona 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $12K

    Acceptance

    87%

    Graduation

    64%

    Student body

    40K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1220/25

    University’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Terry Francona
    2. Trevor Hoffman
    3. Kenny Lofton
    4. J. T. Snow
    5. Scott Erickson
    6. Adam Housley
    7. Kevin Long
    8. Shelley Duncan
    9. Ron Hassey
    10. Brian Anderson
    11. Ed Vosberg
    12. Craig Lefferts
    13. John Carpino
    14. Rob Refsnyder
    15. Casey Candaele
    16. Josh Chetwynd
    17. Mark Worrell
    18. Ben Diggins
    19. Brandon Dixon
    20. Jack Howell
    21. Donavan Tate
    22. Bobby Dalbec
    23. Dave Rajsich
    24. Dave Baldwin
    25. Ron Shelton
    26. Cory Burns
    27. Jack Daugherty
    28. Jordan Brown
    29. Don Lee
    30. Jon Meloan
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Brad Glenn
    2. Gil Heredia
    3. Carl Thomas
    4. Jared Oliva
    5. Eddie Leon
    6. Jenny Dalton-Hill
    7. Don Gile
    8. Bob O'Brien
    9. Kevin Ward
    10. Dwight Taylor
    11. Jason Bates
    12. Konrad Schmidt
    13. Donnie Veal
    14. John Moses
    15. Mike Senne
    16. Dan Meyer
    17. Steve Selsky
    18. Bart Zeller
    19. Ron Theobald
    20. Leon Hooten
    21. Kevin Blankenship
    22. Keith Smith
    23. Tod Brown
    24. Jim Scranton
    25. Greg Bargar
    26. Steven Ballard
    27. Dave Bingham
    28. Lance Dickson
    29. Ken Bolek
    30. Tommy Hinzo
    31. Tom Barrett
    32. Craig Chamberlain
    33. Adolph Matulis
    34. Jason Thompson
    35. Robert Logan Jr.
    36. Steve Barber
    37. Bruce Larson
    38. Tim Plodinec

    University of Arizona’s Online Degrees

    BA in Africana Studies
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Administration of Justice
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Care, Health and Society
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Emergency Medical Services
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Cyber Operations
    Degree Concentrations
    • Engineering
    • Defense & Forensics
    • and Cyber Law & Policy
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Communication
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Early Childhood
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies in Economy and Industry
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Environmental Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies, in Arts, Media and Entertainment
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies in Global and Intercultural Understanding
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Global Media
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Government and Public Service
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Human Rights Practice
    • Required Credits: None Reported
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Human Services
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Required Credits: 128
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Business Administration
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST)
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Literacy, Learning and Leadership
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Information Science and ESociety
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Organizational Leadership
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Psychology
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Law
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Political Science
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Regional Commerce
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BAS in Intelligence and Information Operations
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in History
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Philosophy: Ethics
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Biology
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Nutritional Sciences
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BA in Spanish
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies in Sports and Society
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Public Health
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    BS in Sustainable Built Environments
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
    Bachelor of General Studies in Social Behavior and Human Understanding
    • Required Credits: 120
    • Completion Time: None Reported
    • Format: Online
  17. #15

    University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor , MI
    #2 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #2 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #2 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #2 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $17K

    Acceptance

    20%

    Graduation

    94%

    Student body

    44K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1430/32

    University’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Barry Larkin
    2. Mike Matheny
    3. Steve Phillips
    4. Drew Henson
    5. Casey Close
    6. J. J. Putz
    7. Rich Hill
    8. Jim Abbott
    9. Dave Campbell
    10. Clayton Richard
    11. Chris Sabo
    12. Bill Freehan
    13. Chris Getz
    14. Hal Morris
    15. Jake Fox
    16. Jake Cronenworth
    17. Bobby Scales
    18. Lary Sorensen
    19. Zach Putnam
    20. Scott Kamieniecki
    21. Kirt Ojala
    22. Leon Roberts
    23. Ryan LaMarre
    24. Steve Howe
    25. Tubby Raymond
    26. Gary Wayne
    27. Elliott Maddox
    28. Brian Simmons
    29. Don Lund
    30. Michael Huyghue
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Mike Cervenak
    2. Geoff Zahn
    3. Steve Ontiveros
    4. Jim Paciorek
    5. Dick LeMay
    6. Don Eaddy
    7. Jack Weisenburger
    8. Bud Chamberlain
    9. David Smith
    10. Bill Zepp
    11. Kelly Dransfeldt
    12. Mel Wakabayashi
    13. John Herrnstein
    14. Marjorie Pieper
    15. Ross Powell
    16. Mike Joyce
    17. Bill Mogk
    18. Bruce Haynam
    19. Elroy Hirsch
    20. James Bourque
    21. Moby Benedict
    22. Fritz Fisher
    23. Frank Kostro
    24. Glenn Redmon
    25. Jean Cione
    26. Joe Jones
    27. Chris Fetter
    28. Tommy Henry
    29. Ray Louthen
    30. Norm Daniels
  19. #16

    University of Virginia

    Charlottesville , VA
    #4 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #5 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #9 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #10 Top Schools that Offer Free Master's Degrees Online
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $20K

    Acceptance

    21%

    Graduation

    94%

    Student body

    25K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1415/32

    University of Virginia’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Ryan Zimmerman
    2. Mark Reynolds
    3. Sean Doolittle
    4. Danny Hultzen
    5. Brandon Guyer
    6. Seth Greisinger
    7. Javier López
    8. Brian Buchanan
    9. Bowie Kuhn
    10. Chris Taylor
    11. Michael Schwimer
    12. Kyle Crockett
    13. Adam Haseley
    14. Mike Papi
    15. Bob Sellers
    16. Derek Fisher
    17. Jarrett Parker
    18. Matt Thaiss
    19. David Adams
    20. Joe Koshansky
    21. Kevin O'Sullivan
    22. Tyler Wilson
    23. Branden Kline
    24. Jake McCarthy
    25. Joe Hicks
    26. Daniel Pinero
    27. Nick Howard
    28. Mel Roach
    29. Chuck Noe
    30. Manny Mantrana
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Gus Broberg
    2. George Farson
    3. Frank Lankford
  20. #17

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill , NC
    #6 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #7 Top Schools that Offer Free Master's Degrees Online #7 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #16 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $9K

    Acceptance

    20%

    Graduation

    90%

    Student body

    25K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1385/30

    University of North Carolina’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Michael Jordan
    2. Matt Harvey
    3. Andrew Miller
    4. Dustin Ackley
    5. Chris Iannetta
    6. Walt Weiss
    7. Brian Roberts
    8. Kyle Seager
    9. Tim Federowicz
    10. B. J. Surhoff
    11. Paul Shuey
    12. Zac Gallen
    13. Rob Wooten
    14. Brian Goodwin
    15. Skye Bolt
    16. Tyrell Godwin
    17. Levi Michael
    18. Chad Holbrook
    19. J. B. Bukauskas
    20. Mike Morin
    21. Trent Thornton
    22. Mike Roberts
    23. Kyle Snyder
    24. Nolan North
    25. Scott Bankhead
    26. Chuck Hartman
    27. Scott Bradley
    28. Logan Warmoth
    29. Jacob Stallings
    30. Dave Cheadle
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Mark Kingston
    2. Trevor Kelley
    3. Brad Woodall
    4. Mike Fox
    5. James Mallory
    6. Aaron Sabato
    7. Chal Port
    8. Bill Paschall
    9. Jim Dougherty
    10. Greg Pavlick
    11. Bill Haywood
    12. Austin Bergner
    13. Bo Durkac
  21. #18

    University of California, Berkeley

    Berkeley , CA
    #1 50 Best Public Grad Schools 2023 #1 Most Affordable Colleges and Universities in the U.S. 2023 #1 50 Best Public Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023 #1 Best Value Colleges and Universities Ranked for Students in 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $14K

    Acceptance

    14%

    Graduation

    93%

    Student body

    43K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1420/32

    UC Berkeley’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Jeff Kent
    2. Bob Melvin
    3. Allen Craig
    4. Xavier Nady
    5. Marcus Semien
    6. Brandon Morrow
    7. Geoff Blum
    8. Jim Maloney
    9. Tyson Ross
    10. Larry Baer
    11. Ryan Drese
    12. Mark Canha
    13. Conor Jackson
    14. Darren Lewis
    15. Mike Epstein
    16. Ben Francisco
    17. Brian Horwitz
    18. Tyler Walker
    19. Kevin Johnson
    20. Doug Nickle
    21. Trevor Hildenberger
    22. Kevin Maas
    23. Andrew Knapp
    24. Erik Johnson
    25. Jerry Goff
    26. Jeff Kobernus
    27. Mike Cather
    28. Brett Cumberland
    29. Juan Eichelberger
    30. Mike Tonis
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Earl Robinson
    2. Matt Luke
    3. Rich Nye
    4. Bill Werle
    5. Jim Willoughby
    6. Chuck Cary
    7. Blake Smith
    8. Rod Booker
    9. Jim Eppard
    10. John DeSilva
    11. Dave Hengel
    12. Archie Wilson
    13. Jo Anne Overleese
    14. Chuck Hensley
    15. Tanner Dodson
  26. #22

    Rice University

    Houston , TX
    #18 50 Best Research Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2023 #19 50 Best Private Colleges and Universities for Undergrads 2023 #20 50 Best Colleges and Universities Ranked for Undergrads in 2023 #24 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $53K

    Acceptance

    9%

    Graduation

    92%

    Student body

    8K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1515/35

    Rice University’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Lance Berkman
    2. Anthony Rendon
    3. Brock Holt
    4. Philip Humber
    5. Jeff Niemann
    6. Norm Charlton
    7. Wade Townsend
    8. David Aardsma
    9. Tony Cingrani
    10. Bubba Crosby
    11. Luke Willson
    12. Mark Quinn
    13. Tim Byrdak
    14. Craig Stansberry
    15. Mario Ramos
    16. Lucas Luetge
    17. José Cruz Jr.
    18. Paul Janish
    19. Josh Geer
    20. Enrique Cruz
    21. Lance Pendleton
    22. Matt Anderson
    23. Joe Savery
    24. Josh Rodriguez
    25. Ria Cortesio
    26. Pat Combs
    27. Bryan Price
    28. Marcus Gwyn
    29. Dave Hilton
    30. James Casey
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Matt Langwell
    2. Philip Barzilla
    3. Mike Macha
    4. Matt Williams
    5. Vince Sinisi
    6. Dave Pavlas
    7. Kevin Joseph
    8. Allan Ramirez
    9. Patrick Hallmark
  28. #24

    University of Notre Dame

    Notre Dame , IN
    #3 50 Best Christian Colleges and Universities 2023 #20 50 Best Private Grad Schools 2023 #1 Best Private Colleges in Indiana 2023 #1 Best Christian Colleges in Indiana 2023
    Other Rankings

    Tuition + fees

    $59K

    Acceptance

    15%

    Graduation

    96%

    Student body

    13K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1475/33

    Notre Dame University’s Most Influential Baseball Players

    1. Brad Lidge
    2. Jeff Samardzija
    3. Craig Counsell
    4. John Axford
    5. Pat Connaughton
    6. Aaron Heilman
    7. A. J. Pollock
    8. David Phelps
    9. Ron Reed
    10. Bob Keppel
    11. Jeff Manship
    12. Cavan Biggio
    13. Trey Mancini
    14. Tony Renda
    15. John McHale
    16. Brandon Bielak
    17. Dan McGinn
    18. Dick Rusteck
    19. Greg Goossen
    20. Cole Kmet
    21. Joe Kernan
    22. Tom Carroll
    23. Dan Slania
    24. Michael Crowley
    25. Billy Reed
    26. Duke Simpson
    27. Jackie Mayo
    28. Cory Mee
    29. Joe Hudson
    30. Paul Schramka
    More Influential Baseball Players
    1. Jim Brady
    2. Brant Ust
    3. Francis James Harrison
    4. Dick Thoenen
    5. Jack Freeman
    6. Joseph Cari Jr.
    7. Bob Arnzen

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