Cal Softball Head Coach

Steve Singleton

An Oakland native and Bishop O’Dowd High School graduate, Singleton brings a wealth of playing experience as well. Drafted in the 11th round by the Minnesota Twins in 2006, he played 654 professional games up to AAA with a career .282 batting average, earning three consecutive Minor League All-Star selections from 2008–2010.

Before arriving at Texas, Singleton served as a hitting coach in the Twins organization, guiding the Fort Myers Miracle to a Florida State League title in 2018 and working as the U.S. hitting coach for the 2018 MLB All-Star Futures Game. His coaching career began at Florida Southwestern State College, where he was the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, assembling a class that included four MLB draft picks, and 10 NCAA Division I transfers.

“I am extremely excited to lead the Cal Bears softball program,” Singleton said. “With the new stadium, the support of the department, in-state recruiting, and the world-class degree Cal offers, this is a special place to build something great.”

Singleton holds both a bachelor’s degree in sports management (2014) and a master’s degree in athletic administration (2017) from Southern New Hampshire University