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Santa Ana College Baseball Recruiting

Orange Empire · Santa Ana, California · More in California

Santa Ana College plays 3C2A (California JUCO) baseball in the Orange Empire. Its roster (as listed May 2026) has 15 players. The head coach is Tom Nilles. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.

When can Santa Ana College 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.

Pitchers5

Catchers1

Infielders5

Outfielders2

Utility2

Players listed at more than one position count in each.

Academics and cost

In-state tuition$1,180

Out-of-state tuition$10,756

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

Coaching staff

Tom Nilles, Head Coach

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

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