The Warriors spent most of 2010 hovering in the middle of the pack in the CCAA before finishing in fifth place in the conference.  Four players were selected to All-CCAA team and three of them — David Contreras, Andrew Stueve and Leonard Giammanco —  returns this season. 

Giammanco, a first-team All-CCAA pick, was also selected the All-West Region squad by the NCBWA.  Also highlighting the season was the selection of senior pitcher Eric Cendejas in the 33rd round by the Los Angeles Angels, which marked the fifth draft pick for the Warriors in the last three years.

The 2011 Warriors have added a few additions to a veteran squad who returns 17 players from last year's team.  Four new additions were in the program a year ago but used redshirt seasons for various reasons.  The Warriors will also lean on seven transfers to complete the roster.  With this depth and experience the Warriors are poised to make a run for their second appearance in the CCAA postseason tournament.

PITCHERS
The Warriors look to be strong once again on the mound after finishing second in the CCAA in earned run average a year ago.  Despite the loss of Cendejas, the Warriors return every other major contributor from the staff that posted a team earned run average of 4.40.  Only natiional runner-up UC San Diego had a better pitching staff (3.10 ERA).

Senior Andrew Stueve will once again be a staple in the rotation as he enters his fourth season as a starter.  In three years Stueve has notched 14 wins and posted a 3.68 career ERA.  He has been named as the opening day starter for the second straight season. Senior starters Vinny Pacchetti and Kory Wallace both also returns in the starting rotation. The two combined for 11 wins a season ago. 

Giammanco is back after having a banner season in bullpen when he posted a 2.05 ERA, en route to earning first team All-CCAA, NCBWA All-Region and ABCA second team All-Region honors.  Junior Phil Quade, who led the team with 20 appearances, will provide a proven commodity in the bullpen while senior lefty Chris Anklam also returns in the 'pen. 

Senior Michael Johnson, who emerged as both a productive hitter and pitcher in the second half of the season, will look to contribute on the mound in various roles. 

Additions of Chris Short (Diablo Valley College), Ryan Vander Tuig (San Jose State), Sean Carillo (Los Medanos CC), Blake Morrison (West Valley College) and Keith McDaniels (Los Medanos CC) will add depth and options on the Warrior pitching staff.

CATCHERS
Proven talent will provide leadership behind the plate for the Warriors with two transfers. Joe Medeiros (UC Davis) and DJ Arellano (New Mexico State) will split time behind the dish.

Medeiros played high school ball at Buhach Colony High School (Atwater) and Arellano comes from Orange Coast College where he was the MVP of the state playoffs as his team won the 2009 California State Championship.  Bryce Smith (Porterville College), a redshirt last season, has also emerged and will look to compete for playing time.

INFIELDERS
The depth and an experienced veteran group should make the Warrior infield a solid piece to the team's defense. The defense, which ranked second to last last season, has been improved drastically.

Senior Casey Filkins, who started 38 games last season, will compete for playing time at first base with senior Boomer Donnell and utility man Michael Johnson.  Johnson, who posted a .336 batting average last season, was primarily used as designated hitter. 

At second base sophomore Colton Beatty and redshirt junior Garret Wright will provide stability while utility infielder Thomas Shull will also be in the mix for time at second.  Shull along with sophomore Ross Gonsalves and senior Kory Vitato will all compete for time at shortstop. 

At the hot corner, Vince Hungerford returns at third base a year ago.  Vitato and Shull will also fill in at third as needed. 

OUTFIELDERS
Four seniors anchor a strong unit in the outfield that starts with All-CCAA performer David Contreras returning for his senior season. Contreras, a fourth-year starter, is on pace to break six Cal State Stanislaus career records in 2011. The senior outfielder is 51 at-bats, 24 runs, 56 hits, 12 doubles, 78 total bases and 36 RBI away from being the Warriors' all-time leader in all of those offensive categories.

John Canepa returns after starting 26 games a year ago.  He finished the season with a .296 batting average.  Zach Cadet returns in 2011, after sitting out last year with a knee injury.  In 2009 Cadet batted .288 while appearing in 40 games.  Senior Fred Atkins, who played at the College of Marin, should provide some offensive punch as well.  Sophomore Cisco Green will also look for time in the outfield and Filkins will also fill in if needed.