D2 roster limit

I believe it's the same 35 limit as D1. This time of year they will often have many more but by Spring I assume it would need to be no more than 35.

I am not 100% sure though.

If it is a 35 man roster, and school can only give 11.7 scholarships, then is money only given to the 9 starters and pitchers?
I am asking because son has rec'vd baseball money from one school and then three other schools say they have no baseball money left but have offered other aid, such as grants. Do you go to the school who gave baseball money as a sign you will play over the school who doesn't give you baseball money thinking you could end up not playing? No baseball money to me seems like a walk-on.
I know anywhere you need to make the team, but it seems that if they give some type of baseball money then it shows they "really" want you.

There is NO D2 roster limit. 50-60 kids is not unheard of.

MTH is correct- no roster limit and it's not 11.7 schollies- it's 9 (or there about).

So pretty much, to get a baseball scholarship from DII is slim. Unless you are a pitcher or stud position/hitter. Seems almost like a football team for DII.
As we sink deeper into the recruiting process the more confused I become.

My son plays for a DII and as an example, they had 45 on their roster at the start this year's Fall practices. So far with a few cuts and a few guys quitting, they are down to 40 right now. Last year they started the spring season with 43 and ended with I think 38. There are scholarships for more than just the starters, its just that they are divided into many fractions.

I am pretty sure that D2 is not limited to a minimum scholarship of 25%. It can be broken down into smaller amounts.

Correct.

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Originally posted by birdman14:
I am pretty sure that D2 is not limited to a minimum scholarship of 25%. It can be broken down into smaller amounts.

Don't write off schools that say there is no baseball money left but that they can give you academic money instead. Academic grants are a much sweeter deal as they are guaranteed for four years. Baseball money is NOT guaranteed for four years and could end up being a fraction of what the school can give for academic.

In my opinion, the scholarship shouldn't be a consideration. The opportunity to play at a school that is a good fit in all other ways is what matters. I've seen full scholarship guys sit on the bench and cut the next year and nonscholarship guys prove their worth to the team. Scholarship money is just gravy.

In the end, who really cares if the scholarship money is athletic or academic, what ever helps pay for the full cost of attendance. Sandlot Mom, you bring up a good point about the differences in the 2 types of scholarships. Often times schools have more academic money available - hence, do well in school!

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Originally posted by CaBB:
MTH is correct- no roster limit.... schollies- it's 9 (or there about).

Only if they fully fund the baseball program. It's a good question to ask since some do not. GED10DaD

Good point. I would love to see some figures regarding how many D1 and D2 programs are "fully funded." My guess is probably only 50-60% of D1's are fully funded.

Are some D2 schools limited to less than 9 scholarships? We have had coaches tell us they have less than 9. Is this possible? Why would that be the case?

Ski - some programs are not fully funded by the university's Athletic Department. The nine scholarship number is determined by the NCAA. Some schools chose not to fund nine full scholarships in their baseball program.

Can you say which one? GED10DaD

One is a very successful baseball school in its first year transitioning from NAIA to D2. They have indicated they have 6-7 scholarships. The other is a higher academic school in the midwest claiming they only have 2-3 scholarships. Just didnt know there was such a disparity between institutions

I have been told that the following are a few of the D2 funded scholarships in Florida:

1 with 0 (zero)
1 with 2
1 with 5

The funding is what the school provides as budget for the team to pay for scholarships. Several teams fund raise vigorously and use that funding to pay for add'l scholarships.

The same disparity exists at the D1 level as well. I know of at least 3 Southern Conference schools that are not fully funded.

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Originally posted by Skidog:
One is a very successful baseball school in its first year transitioning from NAIA to D2. They have indicated they have 6-7 scholarships. The other is a higher academic school in the midwest claiming they only have 2-3 scholarships. Just didnt know there was such a disparity between institutions

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Originally posted by Skidog:
One is a very successful baseball school in its first year transitioning from NAIA to D2...

Yes, compared to what they had before, it's a big hit. But, it is the price they have to pay to move to D2 membership. Hopefully, that will change after their transition cycle ends and they are firmly in the MIAA.

Love their program, BTW. GED10DaD

I like their program and they have been good. Great facilities but coach has some quirks. Thing is the school has no debt and building/buying additional facilities like crazy. Seems kind of odd to not fund the program. Especially the way the school prides itself on its many championships and competitive teams.

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Originally posted by Skidog:
Are some D2 schools limited to less than 9 scholarships? We have had coaches tell us they have less than 9. Is this possible? Why would that be the case?

Not only are many D2 schools not fully funded, I am aware of D2 conferences that have an agreement between their member institutions not to fund more than a certain number. One conference in our part of the country with excellent baseball was reported to be limiting baseball scholarships to 3 per school.

My son's D2 coach said they were funding 6-7 when he was recruiting my son.