ABOUT / THE COLLECTIVE
Supporting
the next
Generation.
ABOUT US
Dirtbag Collective brings community support together for Long Beach State Baseball and its student-athletes.
Purpose in
action.
OUR MISSION
Dirtbag Collective is dedicated to supporting Long Beach State Baseball and its student-athletes through scholarships, educational resources, and funding for program needs.
Additional areas the collective supports are wellness programs such as physical and mental health as well as nutrition.
The Collective raises funds for grants to CSULB and the CSULB Foundation in support of scholarships and student-athlete benefits. CSULB Athletics administers these programs, and the Collective does not select scholarship recipients.
DIRTBAGS BASEBALL / LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
PROGRAM LEGACY
TEAM
ACCOLADES.
Achievements and people recognized in the historical Dirtbag Collective materials.
01 / PROGRAM EXCELLENCE
BUILT ON DEVELOPMENT.
A premier collegiate baseball program known for grit, resilience, and player development, with more than 50 players reaching Major League Baseball.
02 / COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
FOUR APPEARANCES.
Long Beach State appeared in the College World Series in 1989, 1991, 1993, and 1998, alongside regular NCAA Regional and Super Regional contention.
03 / GOLDEN SPIKES
AWARD WINNERS.
- Jason Giambi - 1992
- Jered Weaver - 2004
04 / NOTABLE ALUMNI
DIRTBAGS IN THE MAJORS.
- Evan Longoria
- Troy Tulowitzki
- Jered Weaver
- Jason Giambi
05 / COACHING LEGACY
A LASTING STANDARD.
Dave Snow revitalized the program and established the Dirtbags identity. Troy Buckley and Eric Valenzuela carried forward its tradition of competitiveness and player development.
06 / HISTORIC APPROACH
TEAM-FIRST BASEBALL.
The program became known for a small-ball approach emphasizing defense, pitching, and teamwork, along with conference championships and regular postseason appearances.
“Being a Dirtbag was the best decision of my life and going out there on Friday nights with a packed crowd, there was no better rush.”
JERED WEAVER / GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD WINNER, FIRST-ROUND MLB DRAFT PICK, THREE-TIME MLB ALL-STAR, LONG BEACH STATE HALL OF FAMER
SUPPORT THE DIRTBAGS
HELP CARRY
THE LEGACY
FORWARD.
Support Long Beach State Baseball and its student-athletes, or contact the Collective to learn more.