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California State University, Long Beach Baseball

D1 baseball program in Long Beach, CA. Member of the Big West Conference.

California State University, Long Beach is a D1 baseball program in the Big West Conference located in Long Beach, CA. Head coach TJ Bruce has led the program. Freshmen earn 18% of at-bats and 17% of innings pitched. 17% of players stay all four years. After college, 8% of alumni enter tech sales — top employers include California State University, Long Beach, Pacific Power Logistics, Nevro. California State University, Long Beach has a 40% acceptance rate and 3.7 average GPA and costs approximately $21,122 per year.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Playing Time Data

Do Freshmen Get Playing Time at California State University, Long Beach Baseball?

Freshmen at California State University, Long Beach earn 18% of total at-bats and 17% of innings pitched — above the D1 average of 17%. Sophomores receive 20%, juniors 46%, and seniors 17%. The median hitter records 72 at-bats per season.

On the pitching side, freshmen account for 17% of innings pitched, sophomores 29%, juniors 39%, and seniors 15%. The median pitcher throws 26.2 innings per season.

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

Hitting — At-Bat Distribution by Class

Fr 18%So 20%Jr 46%Sr 17%

Median at-bats per hitter: 72

Pitching — Innings Distribution by Class

Fr 17%So 29%Jr 39%Sr 15%

Median innings per pitcher: 26.2

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at California State University, Long Beach Baseball?

17% of freshmen who join California State University, Long Beach baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D1 average of 28%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 33%. On average, players spend 2.3 seasons on the California State University, Long Beach roster.

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

17%
Stay 4 years
33%
Leave after year 1
2.3
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do California State University, Long Beach Baseball Players Do After College?

8% of California State University, Long Beach baseball alumni go into tech sales, the most common career path among the 52 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include education (6%), coaching (5%), professional baseball (5%). Top employers include California State University, Long Beach, Pacific Power Logistics, Nevro, Menlo Park Legends, Cincinnati Reds.

Career Category Breakdown

tech sales8%
education6%
coaching5%
professional baseball5%
medical and health5%

Based on LinkedIn data for 52 tracked alumni, 2016-2024 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches California State University, Long Beach Baseball?

TJ Bruce is the head baseball coach at California State University, Long Beach. California State University, Long Beach competes in the Big West Conference as a D1 program in Long Beach, CA.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at California State University, Long Beach?

California State University, Long Beach has a 40% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.67 for admitted students.

40%
Acceptance rate
3.67
Average GPA

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at California State University, Long Beach?

Attending California State University, Long Beach costs approximately $21,122 per year.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$21k
Aid covers 0%

Program History & Division

What Division Is California State University, Long Beach Baseball?

California State University, Long Beach is a D1 baseball program competing in the Big West Conference, located in Long Beach, CA.

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