Franklin College Baseball
Franklin College (FC) · Franklin, Indiana · Private nonprofit university
Franklin College Baseball coaches
Coaches at Franklin College who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
The program
Where Franklin College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- franklingrizzlies.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 60% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Franklin College in Franklin.
- Location
- Franklin, Indiana
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- American Baptist
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Website
- franklincollege.edu
About Franklin College Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Lance Marshall, the Director of Athletics - Head Baseball Coach, leads the Franklin College Baseball staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Franklin College (FC) competes in NCAA Division III Baseball as a member of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Franklin College is a small private school in Franklin, Indiana with 985 undergraduates, a 70% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,843 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Franklin College Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Lance Marshall, the Director of Athletics - Head Baseball Coach and Jake Sprinkle, the Assistant Baseball Coach. Franklin 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 Lance can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Franklin College typically score 1060–1240 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Franklin College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Email Coach LanceHow baseball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Franklin College Baseball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Franklin College D3?
Yes. Franklin College competes in NCAA Division III Baseball, in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Franklin College public or private?
Franklin College is a private nonprofit school in Franklin, Indiana.
What conference is Franklin College Baseball in?
The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Franklin 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 Franklin College Baseball have?
3 coaches, led by Lance Marshall, the Director of Athletics - Head Baseball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Franklin College Baseball?
Lance Marshall is the Director of Athletics - Head Baseball Coach.
When can Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin College cost?
In-state tuition is $37,810 and out-of-state tuition is $37,810 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,843.
What is the Franklin College acceptance rate?
70% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Franklin College?
Admitted students typically score 1060–1240 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Franklin 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.
