wins (21) and strikeouts (196). As a senior in 1996 he was first-team All-State, all-region and MEL Player of the Year with a 10-1 record, a 0.64 ERA and 121 strikeouts in 77.0 innings. Neu was also league player of the year as a junior.

Neu, who earned a Masters in physical education from Ball State in 2011, replaces long-time Cal pitching coach Dan Hubbs. Hubbs, after 12 years working with the Bear hurlers, returned to his alma mater, USC, and became head coach for the Trojans.

"We are extremely excited to have Mike Neu join the Cal baseball program," said Esquer, the 2011 National Coach of the Year who led the Bears to the College World Series. "Mike is known for having one of the best baseball minds inthe Bay Area. He will be an outstanding addition, both for our players and our coaching staff. Mike is familiar with all the local talent and that will definitely help us with our recruiting in Northern California."

Neu and his wife, Nicole, reside in Martinez with their son, Damon, born Nov. 28, 2006.

Assistant Coach

Brad Sanfilippo

Brad Sanfilippo, a former UC Davis standout who was a member of the Golden Bears’ coaching staff during their 2011 College World Series run, is Cal's new hitting coach and will...

Brad Sanfilippo, a former UC Davis standout who was a member of the Golden Bears’ coaching staff during their 2011 College World Series run, is Cal's new hitting coach and will handle the third base coaching duties for the Cal baseball program.

“We are extremely excited