

Cumberland University Baseball
Cumberland University (CU) · Lebanon, Tennessee · Private nonprofit university
Cumberland University Baseball coaches
Coaches at Cumberland University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.
The program
Where Cumberland University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NAIA
- Conference
- Mid-South Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- gocumberlandathletics.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 19 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 46% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Cumberland University in Lebanon.
- Location
- Lebanon, Tennessee
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- cumberland.edu
About Cumberland University Baseball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Allen Balmer, the Head Coach, leads the Cumberland University Baseball staff of 4 coaches, verified October 2026. Cumberland University (CU) competes in NAIA Baseball as a member of the Mid-South Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Cumberland University is a private school in Lebanon, Tennessee with 3,457 undergraduates, a 67% acceptance rate and an average net price of $17,669 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Cumberland University Baseball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Allen Balmer, the Head Coach and Anthony Balderas, the Assistant Coach. Cumberland University has 4 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. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Allen 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 Cumberland University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email Coach Allen Balmer at Cumberland University from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach AllenHow baseball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Cumberland University Baseball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Cumberland University NAIA?
Yes. Cumberland University competes in NAIA Baseball, in the Mid-South Conference.
Is Cumberland University public or private?
Cumberland University is a private nonprofit school in Lebanon, Tennessee.
What conference is Cumberland University Baseball in?
The Mid-South Conference.
Does Cumberland University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?
Cumberland University competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Cumberland University Baseball have?
4 coaches, led by Allen Balmer, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Cumberland University Baseball?
Allen Balmer is the Head Coach.
When can Cumberland University Baseball coaches contact recruits?
NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out 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 Cumberland University 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 Cumberland University cost?
In-state tuition is $26,640 and out-of-state tuition is $26,640 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,669.
What is the Cumberland University acceptance rate?
67% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Cumberland University 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.





