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California State University, East Bay Baseball

D2 baseball program in Hayward, CA. Member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association.

California State University, East Bay is a D2 baseball program in the California Collegiate Athletic Association located in Hayward, CA. Head coach Mike Cummins has led the program for 8+ years. Freshmen earn 2% of at-bats and 10% of innings pitched. 33% of players stay all four years. After college, 9% of alumni enter government — top employers include Alameda County Fire Department, Los Angeles Dodgers, PayPal. California State University, East Bay has a 82% acceptance rate and 3.3 average GPA and costs approximately $7,583 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at California State University, East Bay Baseball?

Freshmen at California State University, East Bay earn 2% of total at-bats and 10% of innings pitched — below the D2 average of 13%. Sophomores receive 7%, juniors 44%, and seniors 48%. The median hitter records 78 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 10% of innings pitched, sophomores 22%, juniors 35%, and seniors 34%. The median pitcher throws 21.1 innings per season.

Based on 2-4 years of publicly available roster and statistics data.

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 2%So 7%Jr 44%Sr 48%

Median at-bats per hitter: 78

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 10%So 22%Jr 35%Sr 34%

Median innings per pitcher: 21.1

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at California State University, East Bay Baseball?

33% of freshmen who join California State University, East Bay baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the D2 average of 32%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 28%. On average, players spend 2.5 seasons on the California State University, East Bay roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

33%
Stay 4 years
28%
Leave after year 1
2.5
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do California State University, East Bay Baseball Players Do After College?

9% of California State University, East Bay baseball alumni go into government, the most common career path among the 18 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include operations (9%), tech sales (6%), professional baseball (3%). Top employers include Alameda County Fire Department, Los Angeles Dodgers, PayPal, Clairemont Equipment, Amazon.

Career Category Breakdown

government9%
operations9%
tech sales6%
professional baseball3%
finance3%

Based on LinkedIn data for 18 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches California State University, East Bay Baseball?

Mike Cummins is the head baseball coach at California State University, East Bay and has been with the program for 8+ years. California State University, East Bay competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association as a D2 program in Hayward, CA.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at California State University, East Bay?

California State University, East Bay has a 82% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.27 for admitted students. California State University, East Bay is particularly known for Business Administration, Psychology, Computer Science, Human Development, Biological Science.

Total undergraduate enrollment at California State University, East Bay is 7,527 students.

82%
Acceptance rate
3.27
Average GPA
995
Average SAT
19
Average ACT

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at California State University, East Bay?

Attending California State University, East Bay costs approximately $7,583 per year. 73% of students at California State University, East Bay receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$8k
Aid covers 0%73% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is California State University, East Bay Baseball?

California State University, East Bay is a D2 baseball program competing in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, located in Hayward, CA.

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