Lyon College Baseball
Lyon College (LC) · Batesville, Arkansas · Private nonprofit university
Lyon College Baseball coaches
Coaches at Lyon College who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
The program
Where Lyon College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- lyonscots.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 47% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Lyon College in Batesville.
- Location
- Batesville, Arkansas
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- lyon.edu
About Lyon College Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
David Butterfield, the Head Baseball Coach, leads the Lyon College Baseball staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Lyon College (LC) competes in NCAA Division III Baseball as a member of the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Lyon College is a small private school in Batesville, Arkansas with 659 undergraduates, a 63% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by Lyon College Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail David Butterfield, the Head Baseball Coach and Brandon Schmidt, the Recruiting Coordinator - Pitching Coach. Lyon College has 3 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so David can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Lyon College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach David Butterfield at Lyon College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach DavidHow baseball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Lyon College Baseball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Lyon College D3?
Yes. Lyon College competes in NCAA Division III Baseball, in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Lyon College public or private?
Lyon College is a private nonprofit school in Batesville, Arkansas.
What conference is Lyon College Baseball in?
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Lyon College offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Lyon College Baseball have?
3 coaches, led by David Butterfield, the Head Baseball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Lyon College Baseball?
David Butterfield is the Head Baseball Coach.
Who is the recruiting coordinator for Lyon College Baseball?
Brandon Schmidt, Recruiting Coordinator - Pitching Coach.
When can Lyon College Baseball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Lyon College Baseball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Lyon College cost?
In-state tuition is $29,900 and out-of-state tuition is $29,900 a year.
What is the Lyon College acceptance rate?
63% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Lyon College Baseball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
