Pepperdine University Baseball

Tyler LaTorre was selected as the 18th head coach in Pepperdine baseball program history, Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner announced on June 14, 2024. La...

Dane Stankiewicz was hired by Head Coach Tyler LaTorre on July 26, 2024. He came to Pepperdine from UC San Diego, where as an assistant coach, Stankiewicz helped the Tritons to a combined 64-41 over two years, including going 38-22 in conference. Prior to joining the Tritons, Stankiewicz was an assistant coach at Saddleback College in 2022, helping the Bobcats to an Orange Empire Conference (OEC) title. In college, Stankiewicz was an infielder at Grand Canyon University from 2017-2021. The Lopes won three Western Athletic Conference (WAC) titles during his tenure. Graduating in 2020 with a Bachelor's in Sport Management, Stankiewicz went on to earn his Master's in leadership in 2021. His father, Andy Stankiewicz, is the baseball head coach at USC.

Greg Bintz joined the Pepperdine University Athletics department in February 2026 as the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications. In his role, he serves as the primary contact for Pepperdine Waves women's volleyball, men's tennis, men's golf, and baseball. Prior to joining Pepperdine, Bintz was the Graduate Assistant for Athletics Communications at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, where he served as the primary contact for women's basketball, men's and women's swimming and diving, men's and women's soccer, and men's and women's cross country. Throughout his tenure, he oversaw communications and social media for multiple NCAA Tournament teams, helped promote numerous award winners and All-League honorees, and significantly increased social media engagement across multiple platforms. Before his graduate assistant role, Bintz worked as a student intern and Coordinator of Athletics Communications at UW-Green Bay. He also held previous video production positions with WFRV-TV Local 5 (CBS affiliate) in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (High-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers), and the Green Bay Glory, where he served as a sideline reporter and play-by-play personality. He was also the public address announcer for the Green Bay Ribbons baseball club for three seasons. Bintz graduated from UW-Green Bay in December 2023 with a bachelor's degree in communication and obtained a master's degree in Sports Management from UW-Green Bay i

Hanna Spevak joined Pepperdine Athletics in August 2025 as the department's sports nutritionist. Spevak is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who earned her master's degree in nutrition from the University of the Pacific and completed her dietetics rotations there as well. She finished her sport and performance nutrition rotation at UC Davis Athletics. Additionally, she has experience working with the USA Volleyball men's and women's national teams, offering services such as group nutrition education and individual nutrition counseling. Spevak is a former Division I athlete who played volleyball at Winthrop University. While living in South Carolina, she grew more interested in how nutrition impacts health and athletic performance. Her experience as a student-athlete motivated her to pursue a career in collegiate sports nutrition and to serve as a resource for other athletes. Outside of Pepperdine Athletics, Hanna also works in clinical settings with patients facing various health issues, including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and gastrointestinal conditions. She has also spoken at multiple sports camps on nutrition and fueling for athletic performance. When she is not working, Hanna enjoys staying active through weight training and yoga, spending time outdoors, and cooking at home. As a dietitian, Hanna is passionate about highlighting the importance of nutrition in athletic performance, recovery, and overall health. She looks forward to contributing to

Preston Johnson joined Pepperdine Athletics in August of 2023 as an assistant athletic trainer, primarily working with the baseball program. Johnson is a highly motivated and experienced Athletic Trainer with a strong clinical background and a passion for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athlete performance. He earned his Master of Science in Athletic Training from California State University, Long Beach, where he completed diverse clinical rotations across NCAA Division I, community college, and high school athletics. His clinical training includes rotations at top-tier programs such as UCLA Football, CSULB Baseball and Water Polo, Mt. San Antonio College, and St. John Bosco High School, along with unique experience working with tactical athletes through the Los Angeles Fire Department. Johnson further expanded his expertise through a professional internship with the New York Jets, supporting the care of elite-level athletes. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, where he played collegiate football and conducted research on athlete performance and recovery. His background as a student-athlete gives him a unique, firsthand perspective on the demands and challenges faced by athletes at all levels of competition. Specializing in manual therapy techniques—including IASTM, soft tissue mobilization, and therapeutic exercise programming—Preston is committed to evidence-based, athlete-centered care. He brings a well-rounded

Rick Hubbard joined the Pepperdine baseball staff in January 2026 as assistant coach, serving as the pitching coach for the program. "Rick Hubbard is one of ...

Pepperdine Athletics Hall of Famer Steve Rodriguez rejoined the Pepperdine baseball staff in March 2026 as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Rodriguez, a ...