Iowa Western leads NJCAA Region 11 with the highest number of active alumni on four-year college baseball rosters, totaling 51. In aggregate, 420 alumni from 13 colleges within the region are currently playing across various NCAA divisions and other organizations. Iowa Central and Southeastern follow closely in the rankings, with 47 and 46 alumni, respectively. Kirkwood boasts the best win percentage in the region at .818 despite ranking fourth in total alumni.

By the Numbers
  • 51 alumni from Iowa Western currently on four-year rosters.
  • 420 total alumni from 13 colleges in Region 11 active across various programs.
State of Play
  • Kirkwood has the highest win percentage in Region 11 at .818 with a record of 45-10-0.
  • Overall, alumni from Region 11 make up approximately 5.0% of NJCAA's total 8,383 alumni tracked nationwide.
What's Next

As the season progresses, the performance of these institutions could influence alumni representation in future rosters. Continued success at the collegiate level may further increase the visibility and recruitment potential for these schools.

Bottom Line

Region 11's strong alumni presence demonstrates the effectiveness of local junior colleges in developing talent for four-year programs, making them vital contributors to the collegiate baseball landscape.