College Spotlight: University of Southern California
I spoke with USC’s coaching staff last week and they still have a few spots left in the 2026 class, are actively recruiting 2027s, and are already getting 2028s on their radar.
If your son wants a program with elite academics, a winning tradition, and a stunning campus, USC should be high on your list.
Current USC Baseball Commits
The Trojans' recruiting remains open for both the 2026 and 2027/2028 classes, making this an ideal time to make your move.
* Disclaimer: Premier Athletes cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed. Commitments only include those that Premier is aware of.
University Overview
Location: Los Angeles, CA—tangible vibe, big-time academics, and prime baseball weather
Enrollment: ~20,000 undergrads
Reputation: Strong in film, business, engineering, and research—plus top athletic support systems
Athlete Experience: The John McKay Center offers elite academic resources, recovery services, and media training
Baseball Program Highlights
Conference: Now competing in the Big Ten (transitioned from Pac-12)
Legacy: Most NCAA baseball national championships ever—12 in total, including a dominant window under Rod Dedeaux
2025 Season: 37–23 overall, Big Ten postseason contender, made NCAA Corvallis Regional
About Head Coach Andy Stankiewicz
Took over in July 2022; entering his third season
Brought success from Grand Canyon (five WAC titles, four Coach of the Year awards)
Revitalized USC with back-to-back 30+ win seasons, first time since early 2000s; 2024 team surged late with six wins over ranked opponents despite playing off-campus
2025 Season Recap & Standouts
Record: 37–23 overall, 18–12 in conference
Highlights:
Navigated multiple neutral-site games while Dedeaux Field was being rebuilt
Secured a return to the NCAA Tournament in the Corvallis Regional
Strong second-half performance under Coach Stankiewicz showed resilience and depth
Why USC Is an Ideal Fit for Aspiring Athletes
Legendary program with elite championship pedigree
Expert development under a coach who turns rebuilding into postseason runs
Situated in L.A.—projects, exposure, weather, NIL opportunities in a high-impact market
Focused academic-athletic culture built to help student-athletes thrive on and off the field
How Premier Athletes Can Help
Most families guess their way through recruiting: hoping the right email, showcase, or video will get noticed.
We replace that guesswork with a clear, proven plan: the right timeline, targeted coach outreach, strategic exposure, and polished videos that stand out. Your son won’t just be seen—he’ll be pursued.
Ready to See if USC or a School Like It Is the Right Fit?
Let’s make sure your son doesn’t just participate in this process, he dominates it.
To your son's success.
Alex Swenson
P.S. I help a select number of high school baseball players get interest and offers from their top schools.
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About Alex
Meet your college baseball recruiting specialist: Alex Swenson.
As a high school baseball player, I navigated the college recruiting process all on my own. Despite average statistics, I landed a spot on a Division-1 baseball team Jacksonville University, where I became a 3-time team captain. Post-college, I became a D1 coach, scout, and recruiter at Georgetown University and Ole Miss, where we won an SEC championship.
After experiencing the process as both recruit and recruiter, I’ve successfully dissected the best strategies to connect with college coaches and draw offers from them.
Receive professional direction from Alex himself until your son commits to his desired school. A step-by-step action plan will be provided with strategic small-group coaching meetings every 2 weeks to ensure we are making progress. Included is a baseball networking platform that connects him to coaches, optimizes his exposure to scouts, alerts him to college camps and showcases, and MUCH MORE.