Valdivia is in his first year on the Stanislaus State baseball coaching staff for the 2025–26 academic year. A former Warrior standout, Valdivia transitions into coaching after completing a highly decorated playing and academic career at Stan State, graduating with honors in May 2025.
While a member of the Warrior baseball program, Valdivia was the Warriors’ starting shortstop and the recipient of the Stanislaus State American Kinesiology Association (AKA) Award, presented to the student-athlete with the highest grade point average in the single subject matter in physical education. He was nominated by the Department of Kinesiology faculty and is pursuing a teaching credential, aligning with the award’s emphasis on careers in education and coaching.
A three-year starter at shortstop, Valdivia hit .306 for his career, collecting 174 hits, including 24 doubles, five triples, and seven home runs, while driving in 78 runs and scoring 86. He earned All-CCAA honors three times, including Second Team All-CCAA in 2024, and was named to the CCAA Championships All-Tournament Team in 2023. The Adelanto, Calif., native was a consistent presence in the Warriors’ lineup and leadership core.
Valdivia also excelled in the classroom, earning induction into Chi Alpha Sigma, along with recognition on the CCAA All-Academic Team, CCAA Spring Academic Honor Roll, D2ADA Academic Achievement list, and the CSC Academic All-District Team.
