UC Santa Barbara University Baseball Recruiting
UC Santa Barbara University plays NCAA D1 baseball in the Big West. Its roster (as listed September 2026) has 43 players. The head coach is Andrew Checketts. Here's what the roster, recruiting history and academics look like — and when the coaching staff can contact you.
When can UC Santa Barbara 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 15 of 24 transfers.
Top feeder school: Central Arizona
MLB draft picks, 2015–2022
49 players drafted from UC Santa Barbara University in those years. Most recent:
- Jordan Sprinkle — 2022, round 4 (Chicago White Sox)
- Nick Vogt — 2022, round 7 (San Diego Padres)
- Cory Lewis — 2022, round 9 (Minnesota Twins)
- Ryan Harvey — 2022, round 11 (New York Yankees)
- Blake Klassen — 2022, round 17 (Washington Nationals)
Academics and cost
Estimates from public college data. Check the school's own numbers before you decide.
Coaching staff
Andrew Checketts, Head Coach
Coach contact info and the recruiting questionnaire link are in the Prospect Athlete app (free to download).