UC Irvine University Baseball Recruiting
UC Irvine University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Big West. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 34 players. The head coach is Ben Orloff. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can UC Irvine University coaches contact you?
Roster makeup
Roster as listed September 2026.
Players listed at more than one position count in each.
By class
Seniors and graduate students, by position
The spots most likely to open up after this season.
Transfers in, 2023–2026
Prior level not recorded for 10 of 22 transfers.
Top feeder school: San Diego State
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
26 players drafted from UC Irvine University in those years. Most recent:
- Nathan Church — 2022, round 11 (St. Louis Cardinals)
- Troy Taylor — 2022, round 12 (Seattle Mariners)
- Taishi Nakawake — 2022 (Chicago White Sox)
- Trenton Denholm — 2021, round 14 (Cleveland Indians)
- Peter Van Loon — 2021, round 16 (Baltimore Orioles)
Academics and cost
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Ben Orloff, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).