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Andrew Neal Stankiewicz (born August 10, 1964) is an American former professional baseball player who currently serves as the head coach of the USC Trojans baseball team in Los Angeles. He also played in Major League Baseball as a middle-infielder.

Key Information

Stankiewicz had a seven-year MLB playing career spanning four clubs and 429 appearances. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1986 draft and went on to make his MLB debut with the club in 1992. He also played for the Houston Astros and Montreal Expos before closing out his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks during their inaugural season in 1998.[1]

Following his playing career, Stankiewicz worked in the Yankees organization including serving as the manager of the Staten Island Yankees in 2003 and 2005, a roving infield instructor in 2004,[2] and as a scout in 2006.[3] He led Staten Island, the Yankees' Class A affiliate, to the 2005 NY-Penn League Championship.[citation needed]

He got his first taste of college coaching with a three-year stint as an assistant coach at Arizona State under Pat Murphy,[4] making a pair of College World Series appearances in 2007 and 2009.[5]

Stankiewicz also served as the minor league field coordinator for the Seattle Mariners from 2009 to 2012[6] before taking the head coaching job at Grand Canyon.[7]

In an 11-year stint as the head coach at Grand Canyon, he inherited an NCAA Division II program and guided it through a transition to Division I where it stood as one of the nation's top mid-major programs[8] with five Western Athletic Conference regular-season championships[9] and multiple appearances in the nation's top-25 rankings.[10]

Stankiewicz went to St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, California.[11] He is an alumnus of Pepperdine University, where he was a standout for the Waves baseball program and graduated in 1986 with a degree in sociology. He ranks in the top 10 in several Pepperdine career batting categories, and is third on the school's all-time list in stolen bases (101).[12]

Playing career

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High school

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Stankiewicz was an all-league player and his team's most valuable player in football, basketball and baseball at St. Paul High School in Southern California. He was "regarded as 'one of the best athletes in the history of the school.' His credentials were impressive, not in one sport, but three."[13]

He hit .438 and was the Swordsmen's everyday shortstop as a senior in 1982.[13]

Stankiewicz also played football where he was a Los Angeles Times First Team All-Southeast wide receiver as a senior in 1981, catching 53 passes and returning four kicks for touchdowns.[14] His coach classified him as "the fastest player in the league."[15] He played in the state's Shrine All-Star Football classic at the Rose Bowl in July 1982.[16] Stankiewicz received football interest from Northern Arizona.[13]

College

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In July 1982, Stankiewicz received a full baseball scholarship to Pepperdine. He originally held partial scholarship offers from Pepperdine and UC Irvine but signed with the Waves when head coach Dave Gorrie upped his offer to a full scholarship.[13]

Stankiewicz appeared in 32 games as a freshman in 1983, hitting .208 with five RBIs. He became an everyday starter as a sophomore in 1984, playing all but two games in his final three seasons combined. His loudest offensive numbers came as a sophomore, hitting .306 with a team-leading 11 home runs, a team-best 63 runs scored and 74 hits. He rounded out his career hitting .278 as a junior and .288 as a senior. For his career, he played in 221 games, recorded 215 hits, 20 home runs, 172 runs scored, 96 RBIs and a .285 batting average.[17]

Stankiewicz wore No. 3 as a Wave and earned second-team all-conference honors as a sophomore and a senior.[17]

The Waves qualified for the NCAA tournament in his junior and senior seasons. In the 1985 Stanford Regional, Pepperdine lost its opener to Nebraska before bouncing back to win three straight games against Oregon State, Nebraska and Stanford. The Waves fell in the winner-take-all regional championship to Stanford. In the 1986 Austin Regional, Pepperdine won games against Texas–Pan American and Southern Illinois before losing to Arizona. The Waves staved off elimination by beating host Texas but fell again to Arizona. Stankiewicz finished 6–4 in the NCAA tournament in his Waves career.[17]

Stankiewicz remains in Pepperdine's career top 10 for at bats with 755, runs with 172, walks drawn with 121, stolen bases with 101 and stolen-base percentage at .828.[17]

While at Pepperdine, Stankiewicz played alongside other future MLB players in Paul Faries, Mike Fetters, Matt Howard, Chad Kreuter and Doug Simons as well as current Pepperdine head coach Rick Hirtensteiner.

Alongside his brother, Alan, Stankiewicz played collegiate summer ball in 1985 for the North Pole Nicks under legendary coach Mike Gillespie.[18] Both Andy and Alan earned National Baseball Congress All-American honors.[19]

MLB draft

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Stankiewicz was selected in three MLB drafts.

Minor leagues

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In 11 seasons in the minor leagues, he played primarily shortstop and second base. In 1987 he hit .307 at Ft. Lauderdale, and in 1989 he stole 41 bases in 498 at bats at Albany.

Major leagues

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Stankiewicz played for four different ballclubs during his career: the New York Yankees (1992–1993), Houston Astros (1994–1995), Montreal Expos (1996–1997), and Arizona Diamondbacks (1998).

He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 11, 1992, and played his final game on September 23, 1998.

He was a 27-year-old rookie in 1992, when he hit .268 for the Yankees, and .304 with runners in scoring position, and set what turned out to be career highs in at bats (400), runs (52), home runs (2), RBIs (25), and stolen bases (9).

Coaching career

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Following his playing career, he managed the Staten Island Yankees, New York's single-A (short season) affiliate, for two seasons (2004–2005), which culminated with a New York–Penn League title in 2005. In 2006, he worked as a scout for the New York Yankees.[20] From 2006 to 2009 he was an assistant baseball coach at Arizona State University. Under his guidance, ASU led the nation in fielding percentage in 2007, and he coached 29 players who were drafted, including three first rounders.

Grand Canyon

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On April 25, 2011, Stankiewicz became the head coach at Grand Canyon University.[21]

In his first season, he guided the Antelopes to a 27–23 overall record as the squad finished eighth in the final West Region poll. Stankiewicz also had been selected as an assistant coach for USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team during the summer of 2012. The squad traveled to Cuba and The Netherlands to compete in Honkbal-Haarlem Baseball Week, where they won the bronze medal. In just his second season at Grand Canyon, Stankiewicz had the program winning 40 games and advancing to the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship.

Stankiewicz continued to lead the Lopes as they transitioned from Division II to Division I beginning in 2014. In 2015, under his direction, Grand Canyon won the 2015 regular season WAC title.[22]

Stankiewicz quickly built Grand Canyon into one of the WAC's top two programs, winning regular-season championships in 2015, 2017 and 2018. In 2017 and 2018, the Lopes did not lose a WAC series and posted 19–5 and 20–4 records.

He continued the program's upward trajectory into the 2020s, winning additional WAC regular-season championships in 2021 and 2022. Stankiewicz took the program to its first NCAA Division I baseball tournament in 2021 with a WAC baseball tournament championship.[23] In 2022, the program made its debut in the D1Baseball.com top-25 poll for the first time and remained for three weeks through the end of the regular season. The Lopes earned an at-large bid into the 2022 NCAA Division I baseball tournament as one of the last four teams in.[24]

USC

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Stankiewicz was named head baseball coach at the University of Southern California on July 3, 2022.[25][26]

His first season was considered a surprising success,[27][28] winning 34 games and posting a 26–6 record at home. The Trojans finished fourth in the Pac-12 standings by winning seven of their 10 conference series but were left out of the NCAA tournament[29] despite being projected as safely in by many publications.[30][31]

Head coaching record

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Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Grand Canyon Antelopes (Pacific West Conference) (2012–2013)
2012 Grand Canyon 27–23 23–17 3rd
2013 Grand Canyon 40–19 26–10 2nd
Grand Canyon: 49–27
Grand Canyon Antelopes (Western Athletic Conference) (2014–2022)
2014 Grand Canyon 30–23 19–8 2nd
2015 Grand Canyon 32–22 19–7 2nd
2016 Grand Canyon 25–28–1 13–14 5th
2017 Grand Canyon 29–25 20–4 1st
2018 Grand Canyon 33–24 19–5 1st WAC tournament
2019 Grand Canyon 36–24 18–9 T-4th WAC tournament
2020 Grand Canyon 9–9 0–0 Season canceled due to COVID-19
2021 Grand Canyon 39–21–1 29–7 T-1st NCAA Regional
2022 Grand Canyon 41–21 25–5 1st (West) NCAA Regional
Grand Canyon: 341–239–2 162–59
USC Trojans (Pac-12 Conference) (2023–2024)
2023 USC 34–23–1 17–13 4th Pac-12 Tournament
2024 USC 31–28 17–12 4th Pac-12 Tournament
USC: – (–) 34–25–0 (.576)
USC Trojans (Big Ten Conference) (2025–present)
2025 USC 37–23 18–12 4th NCAA Regional
USC: 102–74–1 (.579) 18–12–0 (.600)
Total: 443–313–3 (.586)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

Coaching tree

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  • Nathan Choate served as GCU's pitching coach (2012–16)[32] before moving to San Diego to be its pitching coach (2017–18)[33] and Loyola Marymount to be its pitching coach (2019) then head coach (2020-present).[34]
  • Rich Dorman served as GCU's pitching coach (2017–19)[35] before moving to Oregon State to be its pitching coach (2020–present).[36]
  • Marc Mumper played at GCU (2016–19)[37] before earning a role on the Abilene Christian staff (2020–21),[38] moving to Air Force (2022)[39] and then the Cleveland Guardians organization (2022–present).[40]
  • Gregg Wallis was an assistant at GCU (2014–22) before temporarily moving to Ohio State (2022)[41] and then taking over for Stankiewicz as head coach at Grand Canyon (2022–present).[42]
  • Ryan Cisterna was a volunteer assistant at GCU (2012–17) before moving to CSU Bakersfield (2018–20).[43]
  • Joe Perez served as a graduate assistant at GCU (2013–16) before moving to Central Arizona College (2017–present) where he is now the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator.[44]

Personal

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Stankiewicz married his wife Mari Ana in 1992. The couple has four children: Drew, Marisa, Dane and Mia. Drew played baseball at Arizona State and was drafted in the 11th round of the 2014 MLB draft by the Philadelphia Phillies.[45] Marisa played softball at Arizona State, Dane played baseball for Andy at Grand Canyon, and Mia played softball at South Mountain Community College and CSUN.[46][47]

He grew up in Inglewood, California, the son of Al and Hope Stankiewicz. He has an older brother, Alan, and a younger sister, Andrea.[13]

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Andrew Neal Stankiewicz (born August 10, 1964) is an American former and current coach, best known for his seven-season (MLB) career and his tenure as of the since 2022. Stankiewicz attended , where he played , before being selected by the New York Yankees in the 12th round of the 1986 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees on April 11, 1992, and went on to play as a and for the Yankees (1992–1993), Houston Astros (1994–1995), (1996), and Arizona Diamondbacks (1997–1998), appearing in 322 games with a career of .241, four home runs, 59 runs batted in, and 17 stolen bases. After retiring as a player, Stankiewicz transitioned into coaching, beginning in the with the Yankees' organization in 2004 as manager of their New York-Penn League affiliate in , where he led the team to a 52-24 record and a league championship in 2005. Stankiewicz's college coaching career includes a stint as an assistant at (2007–2009). He served as head coach at from 2012 to 2022, compiling a 341-239-2 record, securing five (WAC) regular-season titles (2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022), one WAC tournament championship (2021), and the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2018; he earned WAC Coach of the Year honors four times (2017, 2018, 2021, 2022). In July 2022, he was appointed head coach at USC, where through the 2025 season he has achieved a 102-69-1 record, including 30 or more wins each year, and received a contract extension through 2030. Stankiewicz has also been involved with on five occasions, including as manager of the 2025 Collegiate National Team.

Early life and education

High school career

Andy Stankiewicz was born on August 10, 1964, in . Raised in the nearby suburb of Santa Fe Springs by his father Al, a former , boxer, and trainer who instilled in him a competitive drive through exposure to and from a young age, Stankiewicz developed an early passion for athletics. Stankiewicz attended St. Paul High School in , graduating in 1982. A standout multisport athlete there, he excelled as a in and also shone in football, earning recognition for his defensive skills in both. He was a three-sport standout, earning MVP honors in football, , and . During his high school career, Stankiewicz was selected as an All-CIF Southern Section infielder. Following high school, he was drafted by the in the 26th round of the 1982 MLB June Amateur Draft but opted instead to attend to further his career.

College career

Andy Stankiewicz enrolled at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, in 1983, where he played college baseball for the Pepperdine Waves as a shortstop and second baseman through 1986. During his four-year tenure, he established himself as a versatile infielder, contributing to the team's offensive output with consistent base-running and power hitting. Stankiewicz appeared in 221 games, accumulating 755 at-bats, 215 hits, 172 runs scored, 20 home runs, 96 RBIs, and 101 stolen bases, while maintaining a career batting average of .285. His standout seasons included 1984, when he hit .306 with 11 home runs and 27 stolen bases, and 1986, batting .288 with 34 stolen bases. Under head coach Dave Gorrie, Stankiewicz helped lead the Waves to significant team successes, including the 1985 (WCC) regular-season championship with a 52-15-1 overall record and 20-4 conference mark. That year, Pepperdine advanced to the NCAA West I Regional, where Stankiewicz contributed offensively, including scoring on an RBI single by teammate Paul Faries in a key win over Stanford. The team returned to the NCAA Tournament in 1986 as WCC co-champions (19-5 conference, 38-21-2 overall), marking two regional appearances during his career. Stankiewicz earned All-WCC second-team honors as a senior in 1986, recognizing his defensive reliability and base-stealing prowess. Stankiewicz balanced his athletic commitments with academics, graduating from Pepperdine in 1986. His college experience at Pepperdine not only honed his skills as a professional prospect but also emphasized the integration of rigorous training with scholarly pursuits, a foundation that influenced his later coaching philosophy.

Playing career

MLB draft and minor leagues

Stankiewicz was selected by the New York Yankees in the 12th round, 314th overall, of the 1986 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft out of Pepperdine University. He signed with the organization on June 10, 1986, and began his professional career that summer with the Oneonta Yankees of the Class A Short Season New York-Penn League, where he batted .296 with a .407 on-base percentage in 59 games while playing shortstop. In 1987, Stankiewicz advanced to full-season Class A ball with the Fort Lauderdale Yankees of the , hitting .307 with 530 plate appearances over 119 games and continuing to anchor the infield at . The next year, he reached Double-A with the Albany-Colonie Yankees of the Eastern League, batting .268 in 109 games, before a late-season promotion to Triple-A of the , where he hit .219 in 29 games. This brief stint at the highest level highlighted his rapid progression despite his 5-foot-10 frame, which presented ongoing challenges in a system emphasizing power and size for infielders. Stankiewicz returned to Double-A Albany-Colonie in 1989, posting a .267 average in 133 games and earning recognition for his sure-handed defense at . He then settled in at Triple-A Columbus for the 1990 and 1991 seasons, batting .229 over 135 games in 1990 and improving to .272 in 125 games the following year, while occasionally shifting to second base amid competition for playing time. Across his six seasons in the Yankees' farm system from 1986 to 1991, he appeared in 709 games, compiling a .268 and solidifying his reputation as a gritty, defensive-oriented who overcame persistent organizational depth and physical limitations to position himself for a major league opportunity.

Major League Baseball

Stankiewicz made his debut on April 11, 1992, with the New York Yankees, appearing as a in a game against the Brewers. Over the next seven seasons, he played for four teams as a utility , primarily at second base and , appearing in a total of 429 games. His career batting line included a .241 average, 4 home runs, and 59 RBIs across 844 at-bats, with 17 stolen bases and an of .643. Stankiewicz spent his first two MLB seasons with the Yankees in 1992 and 1993, where he posted a .268 average in 1992 but saw limited action in 1993 with just 16 games. He was traded to the Houston Astros on November 27, 1993, and played there from 1994 to 1995, batting .189 over 80 games while serving in versatile infield roles and as a . One notable moment came on April 25, 1994, when he hit a three-run against the , contributing to a 4-0 Astros lead early in the game. In December 1995, Stankiewicz signed as a with the , where he played in 1996 and 1997, appearing in 140 games with a .250 average and providing defensive flexibility. He joined the expansion Arizona Diamondbacks in via free agency, playing 77 games in their inaugural season and batting .207 before concluding his MLB tenure. Stankiewicz was granted free agency on , , marking the end of his seven-year big-league career.

Coaching career

Early coaching positions

After retiring from professional baseball in 2001, Stankiewicz transitioned into and roles within organizations, leveraging his experience as a major league to evaluate and develop prospects. He joined the New York Yankees organization in 2002 as a scout, serving as the southwest area scout and focusing on infield talent until 2005. His scouting work emphasized identifying defensive skills and potential for young players, drawing on his own MLB tenure where he appeared in 541 games primarily at and second base. Stankiewicz made his formal entry into coaching as manager of the , the New York Yankees' Class A affiliate in the New York-Penn League, in 2003 and 2005. In 2003, the team posted a 29-43 record. In 2005, he led them to a 52-24 regular-season mark and the league championship, defeating Auburn 3-2 in the championship series finale. This success highlighted his ability to instill discipline and offensive strategies in a young roster, culminating in a playoff run that showcased improved team defense. Stankiewicz's involvement with USA Baseball began in 2012 as an assistant coach for the Collegiate National Team, which toured and the . He managed the 18U National Team to gold medals at the WBSC Americas Qualifier in 2014 and the COPABE Championships in 2017. He returned as assistant for the Collegiate National Team in 2023. In 2006, Stankiewicz shifted to as an assistant coach at under head coach Pat Murphy, a position he held through 2009. He primarily worked with the infielders, contributing to the Sun Devils' national-leading fielding percentage in 2007 and helping develop players who earned All-Pac-10 honors. During his tenure, Arizona State advanced to the in 2007 and 2009, winning three Pac-10 titles and posting a 195-84-1 overall record, with Stankiewicz's emphasis on infield fundamentals playing a key role in the team's defensive prowess. Following his time at Arizona State, Stankiewicz served as the Seattle Mariners' field coordinator from 2010 to mid-2011, overseeing defensive instruction across their affiliate system with a focus on infield mechanics and player development. In this role, he traveled to evaluate and coach prospects, refining techniques that aligned with his expertise from professional and collegiate levels, before departing to pursue head coaching opportunities.

Grand Canyon University

Andy Stankiewicz was appointed head coach at in April 2011, assuming the role for the 2012 season after serving as an assistant at . During his 11-season tenure from 2012 to 2022, he led the Antelopes through the program's transition from to Division I, beginning with membership in the (WAC) in 2013 and achieving full postseason eligibility in 2017. Stankiewicz's leadership transformed GCU into a consistent contender, emphasizing player development and competitive recruiting amid the challenges of the transitional period. Over his time at GCU, Stankiewicz compiled an overall record of 341–239–2, yielding a .588 , with a strong conference mark that reflected sustained success in the WAC. The program captured five WAC regular-season titles under his guidance—in , , , , and —establishing GCU as one of the conference's premier teams. He earned WAC Coach of the Year honors four times (, , , ), recognizing his role in building a roster capable of dominating league play. Stankiewicz's emphasis on fundamentals and talent cultivation resulted in over 20 players being selected in the MLB Draft, including notable first-round talents and multiple high-round picks that highlighted the program's rising profile. Key achievements included the program's first D-I NCAA appearance in 2018 (Tucson Regional) and subsequent berths in 2021 (Tucson Regional, after winning the WAC ) and 2022 (Stillwater Regional). In 2021, GCU won the WAC for the first time, securing an automatic bid and advancing to the Tucson Regional, where the Lopes faced strong competition in their second D-I appearance. The 2018 season stood out for its outright WAC regular-season championship, achieved with a program-record 33 wins and an undefeated series record in conference play, though the team fell short in the tournament. These milestones underscored Stankiewicz's impact on elevating GCU from a transitional program to a Division I powerhouse, fostering growth in facilities, fan support, and national recognition.

University of Southern California

Andy Stankiewicz was named head coach of the team on July 3, 2022, succeeding Jason after a national search to revitalize the program. His proven track record at , where he built a competitive program, played a significant role in his selection. Through the 2025 season, Stankiewicz has guided the Trojans to a 102–74–1 record over three seasons, posting a .580 that marks the program's strongest three-year stretch in more than two decades. In his debut 2023 campaign, USC rebounded dramatically to finish 34–23–1 overall and fourth in the Pac-12 standings, exceeding preseason expectations. The following year, the Trojans transitioned into the amid realignment, maintaining momentum with a 31–28 record. The 2025 season culminated in a 37–23 finish, highlighted by an berth in the NCAA Tournament and a spot in the Corvallis Regional, the program's first postseason appearance since 2015. However, USC was eliminated in the regional final with a 9–0 loss to host Oregon State, leaving the team with disappointment over the outcome of their final series. Postseason, Stankiewicz was selected to manage the 2025 Collegiate National Team, marking his fifth involvement with in a capacity. On August 9, 2025, USC extended Stankiewicz's contract through the 2030 season, including a notable increase in compensation to reflect his contributions to the program's resurgence.

Head coaching record and legacy

Overall record

Andy Stankiewicz's combined head coaching record stands at 443–313–3, yielding a .586 winning percentage, as of the conclusion of the 2025 season. This encompasses his 11 seasons at Grand Canyon University (GCU), where he posted a 341–239–2 mark (.588), and his three seasons at the University of Southern California (USC), where he recorded 102–74–1 (.579). Stankiewicz led GCU to its first NCAA Division I Tournament appearance in 2021. In postseason play, Stankiewicz's teams hold a 5–8 record across NCAA Tournaments, comprising a 4–2 mark in Division II (advancing to the 2013 after winning the West Regional) and 1–6 in Division I (0–1 in the 2018 Regional, 0–2 in the 2021 Tucson Regional, 0–2 in the 2022 Fayetteville Regional, and 1–2 in the 2025 Corvallis Regional). His squads secured five Western Athletic Conference (WAC) regular-season championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022) and one WAC Tournament title (2021). The following table summarizes Stankiewicz's annual head coaching records, including overall and conference performance, conference finish where applicable, and postseason outcomes.
YearSchoolOverall (W-L-T)Conference (W-L-T)Conference FinishPostseason
2012GCU (D-II, PacWest)27–23–023–17–05thNone
2013GCU (D-II, PacWest)40–19–026–10–01st (co-)NCAA D-II Regional (4–0), CWS (0–2)
2014GCU (D-II, PacWest)30–23–019–8–02ndNone
2015GCU (D-I, WAC)32–22–019–7–01stWAC Tournament (1–2)
2016GCU (D-I, WAC)25–28–113–14–06thNone
2017GCU (D-I, WAC)29–25–020–4–01stWAC Tournament (0–1)
2018GCU (D-I, WAC)33–24–019–5–01stWAC Tournament (2–2)
2019GCU (D-I, WAC)36–24–018–9–02ndWAC Tournament (1–2)
2020GCU (D-I, WAC)9–9–00–0–0N/A (season suspended)None
2021GCU (D-I, WAC)39–21–129–7–01st (co-)WAC Tournament (4–0, champions), NCAA Regional (0–2)
2022GCU (D-I, WAC)41–21–025–5–01stWAC Tournament (1–2), NCAA Regional (0–2)
2023USC (D-I, Pac-12)34–23–117–13–04thPac-12 Tournament (1–2)
2024USC (D-I, Pac-12)31–28–017–12–04thPac-12 Tournament (2–2)
2025USC (D-I, Big Ten)37–23–018–12–04thBig Ten Tournament (1–1), NCAA Regional (1–2)
Notable rankings include No. 25 in the 2021 NCBWA poll (highest for GCU under Stankiewicz) and No. 23 in the 2025 D1Baseball poll (highest for USC under Stankiewicz).

Coaching tree

During his tenure as head coach at from 2010 to 2022, Andy Stankiewicz oversaw the development of 21 players selected in the MLB Draft, several of whom advanced to the major leagues. Among the most prominent is outfielder , a first-round pick (16th overall) by the Diamondbacks in 2019, who debuted in MLB in 2022 and earned National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2023 after posting a .285 , 25 home runs, and 54 stolen bases. Other GCU alumni under Stankiewicz to reach the majors include pitcher Jake Wong, selected in the 3rd round by the Giants in 2018. At the since 2023, Stankiewicz has continued producing professional talent, with eight players drafted or signed as free agents through the 2025 MLB Draft. Notable examples include Austin Overn, a third-round selection (77th overall) by the in 2024, and infielder Caden Hunter, taken in the 11th round by the [Los Angeles Angels](/page/Los Angeles_Angels) in 2025. These achievements reflect Stankiewicz's emphasis on player development, contributing to a legacy of transitioning over two dozen college athletes to professional contracts across his programs. Stankiewicz's coaching tree extends to his staff, with longtime assistant Gregg Wallis— who served under him at GCU from to 2022— succeeding him as of the Antelopes in 2022 after a brief interim role at Ohio State. Wallis, who focused on recruiting and hitting during his time with Stankiewicz, has since led GCU to continued success, including multiple draft picks in his first seasons. Drawing from his own MLB experience as an with the New York Yankees, Houston Astros, , and Arizona Diamondbacks, Stankiewicz has instilled a defensive-first , particularly in infield that prioritizes fundamentals, footwork, and soft hands on grounders. This approach proved instrumental in Carroll's rapid ascent, as Stankiewicz credited targeted infield and baserunning drills for enhancing the outfielder's elite speed and range, which became hallmarks of his professional career.

Personal life

Stankiewicz married Mari Ana; the couple has four children: Drew, Marisa, Dane, and Mia. All four children have been involved in collegiate or . Drew played at and was drafted by the Mariners in 2014, Marisa played at Arizona State, Dane played at and and is currently an assistant coach at Pepperdine, and Mia plays at as of 2025. The family resides in .

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