Do Major League Baseball Players Usually Do Online College Degrees?

Hey guys, I'm a high-school junior who's pretty serious about baseball. I was just wondering, as we often hear of MLB pros going the college route, do a lot of these athletes usually do their degrees online while playing? Off-season shouldn't interfere much with normal classes, right? Would love to hear from those knowledgeable about sports and academics.

Absolutely, many MLB players do indeed continue their education and work toward their college degree, often through online programs. This approach can be notably beneficial given the inherent schedule flexibility, which is essential due to the demands of a professional baseball career.

Regular season can extend from early April to late September, and that's excluding post-season games and spring training. Then, there are other commitments to consider as well, such as commercial obligations, fan events etc. So, despite off-season seemingly providing adequate time for physical classes, it often doesn't present the consistent schedule needed for traditional coursework. More so, it's not just the off-season, but also the vast amount of traveling during the season that can make on-campus course attendance pretty challenging.

Therefore, online courses offer an ideal solution. They provide the ability to study from anywhere, at any time, which fits perfectly with the hectic schedules these athletes usually face. In fact, many universities now offer dedicated programs for professional athletes knowing the unique demands of their careers.

Take for example, Indiana University's 'Degree Completion Program', an online degree program created specifically to help current and former professional athletes complete their undergraduate degrees. University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Arizona State University also have similar programs.

So it's perfectly feasible and common for professional athletes, including MLB players, to complete their degrees online whilst managing their careers.