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California State University, Bakersfield Baseball

California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) · Bakersfield, California · Public university

Acceptance rate94%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate50%finish within six years
Undergraduates10,419Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty20 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

California State University, Bakersfield Baseball coaches

Coaches at California State University, Bakersfield who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where California State University, Bakersfield competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Big West Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
gorunners.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsAnthropology, GeneralArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
20 : 1
Graduation rate
50% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

In-state tuitionFor California residents$6,084
Out-of-state tuition$18,684
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$6,489
Campus

Where it is

California State University, Bakersfield in Bakersfield.

Location
Bakersfield, California
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Pacific
Website
csub.edu
Overview

About California State University, Bakersfield Baseball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Tony Schifano is the Head Baseball Coach for California State University, Bakersfield Baseball, verified October 2026. California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) competes in NCAA Division I Baseball as a member of the Big West Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I baseball coaches can start messaging recruits on August 1 before junior year and calling on September 1 of junior year. California State University, Bakersfield is a large public school in Bakersfield, California with 10,419 undergraduates, a 94% acceptance rate and an average net price of $6,489 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by California State University, Bakersfield Baseball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Tony Schifano, the Head Baseball Coach. California State University, Bakersfield has 1 coach for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. 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 I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Tony can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the California State University, Bakersfield staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.

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Questions

California State University, Bakersfield Baseball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is California State University, Bakersfield D1?

Yes. California State University, Bakersfield competes in NCAA Division I Baseball, in the Big West Conference.

Is California State University, Bakersfield public or private?

California State University, Bakersfield is a public school in Bakersfield, California.

What conference is California State University, Bakersfield Baseball in?

The Big West Conference.

Does California State University, Bakersfield offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?

California State University, Bakersfield competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does California State University, Bakersfield Baseball have?

1 coach, led by Tony Schifano, the Head Baseball Coach.

Who is the head coach of California State University, Bakersfield Baseball?

Tony Schifano is the Head Baseball Coach.

When can California State University, Bakersfield Baseball coaches contact recruits?

Under NCAA rules, Division I baseball coaches can start messaging recruits on August 1 before junior year and calling on September 1 of junior year. 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 California State University, Bakersfield 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 California State University, Bakersfield cost?

In-state tuition is $6,084 and out-of-state tuition is $18,684 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $6,489.

What is the California State University, Bakersfield acceptance rate?

94% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the California State University, Bakersfield 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.

Coaching staff verified October 2026