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College of the Desert Baseball Recruiting

Inland Empire Athletic · Palm Desert, California · More in California

College of the Desert plays 3C2A (California JUCO) baseball in the Inland Empire Athletic. Its roster (as listed May 2026) has 12 players. The head coach is Sam Dimatteo. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.

When can College of the Desert coaches contact you?

3C2A In California? JUCO means the 3C2A (formerly the CCCAA). California's community colleges compete in the 3C2A (renamed from the CCCAA in 2023), not the NJCAA — about 88 baseball and 73 men's soccer programs. The big difference: 3C2A colleges cannot offer athletic scholarships of any kind. California residents pay $46 per unit (often $0 with a Promise Grant waiver); out-of-state students pay district-set nonresident tuition, often $400+ per unit. If you live outside California, 3C2A coaches can call, text, and email you but generally cannot meet you at your games or tournaments, so reach out first and plan a campus visit. There's no binding commitment (the Form C-1 signing form is celebratory), athletes can earn NIL money, and you get two seasons, with 12 units a term.

Last checked against the rulebooks · Oct 20, 2026

Roster makeup

Roster as listed May 2026.

Pitchers3

Catchers1

Infielders5

Outfielders2

Utility1

Players listed at more than one position count in each.

Academics and cost

In-state tuition$1,326

Out-of-state tuition$10,174

Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.

Coaching staff

Sam Dimatteo, Head Coach

Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).

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