Lloyd Acosta enters his first year on the Gael's coaching staff after a six-year stint as recruiting coordinator at U.C. Davis. In addition to managing Saint Mary's offense and assisting with hitting, Acosta will serve as SMC's recruiting coordinator.

During Acosta's tenure at UC Davis, the team fielding percentage improved each season, culminating with a No. 1-ranked .970 fielding percentage in 2003 - the year the Aggies went to the Division II World Series. Last season, Acosta's third baseman, Danial Descalso, was drafted in the third round by the St. Louis Cardinals. Previous to Danial, shortstop Ryan Coultas was drafted in the sixth round by the New York Mets in 2003.

Acosta also served as an assistant at Sierra College in 2001, where the Wolverines made the playoffs for the first time in 17 years. Prior to that, Acosta coached at Rocklin High School.