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UC San Diego University Baseball Recruiting

Big West · San Diego, California · More in California

UC San Diego University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Big West. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 40 players. The head coach is Eric Newman. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.

When can UC San Diego University coaches contact you?

Roster makeup

Roster as listed September 2026.

Pitchers21
Catchers4
Infielders9
Outfielders10
Utility0

Players listed at more than one position count in each.

By class

Freshmen11
Sophomores10
Juniors11
Seniors4
Graduate students4

Seniors and graduate students, by position

The spots most likely to open up after this season.

Pitchers3
Catchers1
Infielders1
Outfielders3
Utility0

Transfers in, 2023–2026

Total transfers19
From NCAA D15
From NAIA1
Prior level not recorded13

Prior level not recorded for 13 of 19 transfers.

Top feeder school: Saddleback College

MLB draft picks, 2015–2022

12 players drafted from UC San Diego University in those years. Most recent:

Academics and cost

Acceptance rate52%
Average net price$30,365
In-state tuition$8,728
Out-of-state tuition$21,328
Graduation rate84%
Average GPA3.45
School sizeLarge school

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

Coaching staff

Eric Newman, Head Coach

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

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