December 30, 2025
Most parents hear Stanford and immediately think grades first, baseball second.
That’s a mistake.
Stanford Cardinal baseball is one of the rare programs where elite academics and elite development actually coexist. This isn’t a place where baseball is an afterthought.
It’s a place where smart, competitive players are pushed to grow on the field, in the classroom, and long after baseball ends.
If your son is driven, self-motivated, and serious about both school and the game, Stanford belongs on your radar.
Stanford Baseball Current Commitments:
2027 Class:
- Patrick Bryan – C
- Beckett Shimpa –LHP
- Cash Martin – RHP
- Patrick Bryan – C
- Landon Martinez – SS
- Charlie Borchard – OF
- Roy Kim – LHP
- Jack Leeper – OF
2028 Class: Openly recruiting. Ground-floor opportunity with one of college baseball's elite programs.
* Disclaimer: Premier Athletes cannot 100% guarantee the accuracy of the verbal college commitments listed. Commitments only include those that Premier is aware of.
The Foundation
- Stanford, California (Bay Area)
- 7,034 undergrad students
- Average GPA: 3.96
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 5 to 1
- 4.74% acceptance rate
- Average cost: $78,218/year (financial aid available)
- Power 4 school (ACC Conference)
- Doctoral university with very high research activity
The Legacy
- 2 National Championships (1987, 1988)
- 3 consecutive College World Series appearances (2021, 2022, 2023)
- 3 Pac-12 Championships under Esquer (2018, 2022, 2023)
- 248-125 record (.665 winning percentage) under Esquer
- Second-highest winning percentage in Stanford history
- Playing at legendary Sunken Diamond
The Coach: David Esquer (Eighth Season at Stanford)
- 248-125 at Stanford (.665 winning percentage)
- 773-592-2 career record (25 seasons)
- 4-time Pac-12 Coach of the Year
- 2011 National Coach of the Year (at Cal)
- Played on Stanford's 1987 national championship team
- Led Stanford to 3 straight College World Series (2021-2023)
Why He Wins: Esquer is a Stanford legend who knows what it takes. He's developed 9 first-round MLB draft picks in his career, including Tommy Troy (12th overall, 2023) and Malcolm Moore (30th overall, 2024).
The 2025 Season
- 27-25 overall (first ACC season)
- Improved by 5 wins from 2024
- Two relievers (Trevor Moore, Toran O'Harran) on national Closer of the Year watchlist
- Young core gained valuable experience
- Built foundation for future success
What It Means: Stanford used 2024 as an investment year, and 2025 proved it's paying off. The young talent is developing fast.
The Stadium: Sunken Diamond
- One of college baseball's most iconic venues
- Opened 1931, renovated multiple times
- Intimate setting with electric atmosphere
- Home to countless MLB draft picks
The Pipeline
- 9 first-round MLB draft picks under Esquer
- Recent first-rounders: Tommy Troy (2023), Malcolm Moore (2024)
- Consistent track record of developing professional talent
- Stanford degree + MLB development = rare combination
Why Stanford Now
- Improved 5 wins in 2025 (trajectory is up)
- Young core with experience now
- Elite academics (top 5 university nationally)
- ACC competition prepares you for anything
- Coach with .665 winning percentage
- 2 national Closer of the Year candidates
- Silicon Valley location = unmatched career opportunities
- Stanford degree opens every door
This is where elite academics meet championship baseball.
What Coaches Want
Academically elite (3.96+ GPA), competitive players who embrace high standards and understand what it takes to compete at Stanford's level.
Being part of Stanford baseball means earning one of the world's most prestigious degrees while developing under a coach who's sent 9 first-rounders to MLB. It's the complete package.
To your son's success.
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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.
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.
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