What division is UTRGV baseball?

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley plays NCAA Division I baseball in the Southland Conference. The program is in Edinburg, Texas.

Who is the UTRGV head baseball coach?

Derek Matlock is the head coach at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Who handles recruiting for UTRGV baseball?

Rob Martinez (Recruiting Coordinator, Associate Head Coach).

Does UTRGV recruit players from outside Texas?

On the 2026 roster, 24% of players with a listed hometown came from outside Texas and 76% from Texas, most often the Rio Grande Valley area.

Does UTRGV take junior college transfers?

27 players on the 2026 roster came from a junior college.

How much does UTRGV cost?

Tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley were $9,987 per year for in-state students and $19,827 per year for out-of-state students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

NCAA Division I · Southland Conference

UTRGV Baseball Recruiting

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, Texas

Who to email at UTRGV

Derek MatlockHead Coach
Rob MartinezRecruiting Coordinator, Associate Head Coach
Taylor SteenRecruiting Coordinator, Assistant Coach

Coach email addresses stay inside Diamond Sports Connect. Your emails go out from your own Gmail, after a parent approves them.

Email the UTRGV staff

Where UTRGV’s players come from

76%from Texas (31 players)

24%from out of state (10)

27came from a junior college

Junior colleges on this roster

Top Texas areas

Rio Grande Valley8
El Paso6
Corpus Christi4
San Antonio4
Dallas-Fort Worth3

Top other states

International2
Missouri2
Arizona1
California1
Florida1

Based on the 2026 roster (41 players with a listed hometown), from the official roster, checked Nov 4, 2026.

Upcoming UTRGV camps

No upcoming UTRGV camps are posted yet. Most programs post fall, winter and summer camps on their athletics site; we add them here once we’ve checked the dates.

How to get on UTRGV’s radar

Email the head coach and the recruiting coordinator together, from your own email, with your highlight video, measurables, grades and your upcoming tournament schedule.
NCAA Division I rules limit when coaches can reply to you or call. They can still read your emails, watch your video and come watch you play, so writing before they can answer still counts.
Camps on campus are one of the few times UTRGV coaches see you on their own field. Go with a plan: email the staff beforehand that you'll be there.
Division I rosters have a limit, and many players arrive by transferring. The junior college count in the roster section shows how often this program uses that path.

Quick answers

What division is UTRGV baseball?: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley plays NCAA Division I baseball in the Southland Conference. The program is in Edinburg, Texas.
Who is the UTRGV head baseball coach?: Derek Matlock is the head coach at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Who handles recruiting for UTRGV baseball?: Rob Martinez (Recruiting Coordinator, Associate Head Coach).
Does UTRGV recruit players from outside Texas?: On the 2026 roster, 24% of players with a listed hometown came from outside Texas and 76% from Texas, most often the Rio Grande Valley area.
Does UTRGV take junior college transfers?: 27 players on the 2026 roster came from a junior college.
How much does UTRGV cost?: Tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley were $9,987 per year for in-state students and $19,827 per year for out-of-state students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.