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Best Baseball colleges in California

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Overview

Baseball colleges in California

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
84
Coaches recruiting
430
  • 26Division I
  • 17Division II
  • 13Division III
  • 6NAIA
  • 4Junior college

California has 84 colleges with Baseball programs. Of those, 26 compete in NCAA Division I, 17 in NCAA Division II, 13 in NCAA Division III, 6 in the NAIA and 4 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Southern California, Stanford University and University of California, Los Angeles. Their head coaches are Andy Stankiewicz at University of Southern California, David Esquer at Stanford University and John Savage at University of California, Los Angeles. 12 schools compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

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Division I · 26

University of Southern California logoUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · Big Ten · Coach Andy StankiewiczStanford University logoStanford UniversityStanford · Atlantic Coast · Coach David EsquerUniversity of California, Los Angeles logoUniversity of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles · Big Ten · Coach John SavageUniversity of California, Berkeley logoUniversity of California, BerkeleyBerkeley · Atlantic Coast · Coach Mike Neu

Division II · 17

Westmont College logoWestmont CollegeSanta Barbara · Pacific West · Coach Paul SvagdisCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills logoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCarson · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Tyler WrightCalifornia State University, Chico logoCalifornia State University, ChicoChico · California Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Reggie ChristiansenConcordia University, Irvine logoConcordia University, IrvineIrvine · Pacific West · Coach Joe Turgeon

Division III · 13

California Lutheran University logoCalifornia Lutheran UniversityThousand Oaks · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Erik SchererPomona College logoPomona CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Frank PericolosiClaremont McKenna College logoClaremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Bill WalkenbachUniversity of California, Santa Cruz logoUniversity of California, Santa CruzSanta Cruz · Division III Independents · Coach Andrew Checketts

Other associations · 18

Mt. San Antonio College logoMt. San Antonio CollegeWalnut · California Community College Athletic Association · Coach John KnottSanta Rosa Junior College logoSanta Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa · Nor-Cal · Coach Damon NeidlingerChabot College logoChabot CollegeHayward · California Community College Athletic Association · Coach Bryce MendoncaCollege of the Redwoods logoCollege of the RedwoodsEureka · Coach John Downey
Questions

Questions about Baseball colleges in California

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in California have Baseball?

84 colleges in California have Baseball programs: 26 Division I, 17 Division II, 13 Division III, 6 NAIA and 4 Junior college.

Which colleges in California have D1 Baseball?

26 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division I Baseball: California Baptist University, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California State University, Bakersfield, California State University, Fresno, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Long Beach, California State University, Northridge, California State University, Sacramento and 18 more.

Which colleges in California have D2 Baseball?

17 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division II Baseball: Azusa Pacific University, Biola University, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California State University, Chico, California State University, Dominguez Hills, California State University, Los Angeles, California State University, San Bernardino, California State University, San Marcos and 9 more.

Which colleges in California have D3 Baseball?

13 colleges in California compete in NCAA Division III Baseball: California Institute of Technology, California Lutheran University, Chapman University, Claremont McKenna College, Harvey Mudd College, Occidental College, Pitzer College, Pomona College and 5 more.

Which colleges in California have NAIA Baseball?

6 colleges in California compete in NAIA Baseball: Hope International University, La Sierra University, Providence Christian College, Simpson University, The Master's University and Westcliff University.

Which colleges in California have JUCO Baseball?

4 colleges in California compete in NJCAA junior college Baseball: Barstow Community College, Cypress College, Ohlone College and Saddleback College.

What is the most affordable college in California with Baseball?

Imperial Valley College has the lowest average net price at $1,890 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Baseball programs in California compete in?

The Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has the most Baseball programs in California.

Who are the Baseball head coaches in California?

Andy Stankiewicz (University of Southern California), David Esquer (Stanford University), John Savage (University of California, Los Angeles), Mike Neu (University of California, Berkeley), Kevin Vance (San Diego State University), Larry Lee (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo), Reggie Christiansen (California State University, Sacramento) and Eddie Cornejo (California State University, Northridge).

How do I contact Baseball coaches in California?

There are 430 coaches recruiting Baseball in California. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Baseball colleges by division in California

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

JUCO Baseball colleges in California

4 schools in California compete in NJCAA junior college.