SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – CSUSB baseball head coach Mike Nadeau, as well as associate head coach Jeff James and assistant coaches Rene Leal and Tanner Knapp, have announced the 2023 baseball recruiting class. These 18 newcomers look to help the Yotes defend their West Region title and make a second consecutive trip to Cary, NC in 2024.
 
In addition, the 2024 schedule has been released and is available to view HERE. Just as they did last season, the Yotes will start off the year with two series at home - one against Colorado Christian and another against Central Washington. They will then split a home/away series with Biola to conclude non-conference play before opening up CCAA action at San Francisco State.
 
Nadeau and the Yotes look to build on the success of their historic 2023 season, led by All-American Giovanni Del Negro, and All-CCAA selections Daryl Ruiz, Danny Garcia, Dylan O'Connor, Garrett Macias, and Luke Hempel. Other notable returners from last season's team include Jake Borst, Benny Olguin, Riley Parker, and Jason Shedlock. With a strong core returning and 18 exciting new additions, the Yotes are primed to remain at the top of the west region this spring.
 

Eric Aguayo – C | FR | MLK HS
"Eric is very skilled defensively and has the potential to hit for high average. We are excited to see what he will bring to the program."
 

Alec Bressler – OF | JR | Mt. San Jacinto
"Alec is a power bat that will fit right in at Fiscalini field. He has power to all fields and can run down balls with the best of them. We are excited to have him join us this fall."
 

Roberto Bueno – INF | JR | Compton CC
"We will see Roberto a lot at third base. Has a very strong arm and a power bat that will play well at Fiscalini. I'm excited to have Roberto join the squad."
 

Wyatt Hall – INF | JR | Skagit Valley CC
"Wyatt is a physical player that can hit and play defense up the middle. I'm hoping he will be a mainstay in our lineup all year long. Excited for him to be a Yote."
 

Tyson Heaton – RHP | SR | Grand Canyon
"Tyson is a local product from Yucaipa HS. He spent his first years of college at Central Arizona College and then transferred to Grand Canyon University, so we are excited about the maturity and experience he brings to our pitching staff."
 

Matt Henry – LHP | SR | Cal Poly Pomona
"Matt is another local arm that we are excited to welcome from Rancho. Matt started his career at Riverside City College, where he was very productive. We are excited to have a LHP with pitch ability and maturity on the staff."
 

Devyn Hernandez – RHP | JR | Spokane Falls CC
"Devyn is coming to us from Spokane Falls Community College. We are excited to see him on the mound this fall. He has a great mix of pitches and a fastball that is tough to hit."
 

Carter Herrera – RHP | SO | Cal State Fullerton
"Carter is also a local player from Yucaipa HS that is coming to us from Cal State Fullerton.  Carter has the ability to step right in and get into the mix with our returners. He has a ton of pitch ability and is a strike thrower."
 

Adrian Hinojosa – OF | JR | Southwestern CC
"I am very excited to see Adrian run down balls in our outfield. He has great speed and can hit for average. He will be a big part of our program next spring and we are excited for him to be a Yote."
 

Levi Kiuchi – RHP | SR | Hawaii
"Levi is coming to us from the University of Hawaii. He is versatile on the mound, having experience in both starting and relieving. The Puyallup, WA native is sure to make our pitching staff better this year."
 

Gabino Lopez – C/OF | JR | LA Mission College
"Gabino is from LA Mission College.  Gabino will give us some versatility in the outfield and behind the plate. He is a hard worker and has a lot of power that will play well at Fiscalini. We can't wait for him to join us this fall.
 

Jacob Mejia – 1B | JR | Desert CC
"Jacob is a physical player that will bring a big bat to Fiscalini field. He is going to add to our slugging numbers next spring. Excited for him to be a Yote."
 

Brenden Pomerleau – RHP | JR | Walter State CC
"Brenden is a local pitcher from Corona, CA. He pitched at Concordia University Irvine and spent last season at Walter State CC. We are excited about the pitch ability that Brenden brings. He has a good three-pitch mix that has shown to be effective in getting outs."
 

Riley Ricken – LHP | FR | Great Oak HS
"I am very excited about Riley joining us this fall. He is a big, strong left-handed arm that I know has the potential to help us win right away."
 

Ivan Rodriguez – RHP | FR | Citrus Valley HS
"Ivan comes to us from our own backyard (Citrus Valley HS). It's great to add such a talented two-way player to our program with such a high celling. He has an eclectic arm and is super athletic in the infield.  Can't wait to get him on the field with us."
 

Chris Shaffer – LHP | JR | Taft CC
"Chris is a lefty arm that has really good stuff.  He will elevate our staff next season and keep pushing us to get back to Cary."
    

Tyler Vanneste – INF | JR | Taft CC
"An energy player, Tyler brings an elevated defensive presence that will help our middle infield be stronger in 2024.  Really excited for him to join us."
   

Jesiah Zamora – RHP | FR| Apple Valley HS
"Jesiah will be a great young arm to come in and join a veteran staff.  He put up impressive numbers in high school, and his talent that will translate well here at CSUSB. We are excited to have him join the squad."