(1961-05-13) May 13, 1961 (age 63) Lakewood, California, U.S.
Alma mater
Trinity University
Playing career
1981–1982
Cerritos
1983–1984
Cal State Fullerton
Position(s)
Infielder
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1985–1988
Cal State Fullerton (asst.)
1989–1990
Cal State Northridge (asst.)
1991–2007
Cal State Fullerton (asst.)
2009–2011
UCLA (asst.)
2012–2021
Cal State Fullerton
Head coaching record
Overall
318–223
Tournaments
17–14 (NCAA)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
College World Series (1984)
5× Big West Conference regular season (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018)
Awards
5× Big West Coach of the Year (2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018)
Richard Dean Vanderhook (born May 13, 1961) is an American former baseball coach and infielder. He played college baseball at Cerritos College for head coach George Horton[1] from 1982 to 1983 prior to transferring to Cal State Fullerton where he played for head coach Augie Garrido from 1983 to 1984. Vanderhook helped Cal State Fullerton's 1984 national championship team.[2][3][4]
Following his playing career, Vanderhook became an assistant coach at Cal State Fullerton from 1985–1988, Cal State Northridge Matadors from 1989–1990, Cal State Fullerton again from 1991–2007, and UCLA Bruins from 2009–2011.
He completed his bachelor's degree in physical education at Trinity University in 2003.[2] Vanderhook retired from coaching on June 7, 2021.[5]
^Fitt, Aaron (February 28, 2013). "Weekend Preview: March 1–3". BaseballAmerica.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
^ ab"Rick Vanderhook". FullertonTitans.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
^Fitt, Aaron (25 June 2011). "Fullerton Hires Rick Vanderhook". BaseballAmerica.com. Archived from the original on 2012-06-14. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
^Youngman, Randy (5 February 2012). "Vanderhook Back Where He Belongs". OCRegister.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-21. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
^Michael Mahi (June 7, 2021). "Baseball Head Coach Rick Vanderhook Set to Retire". www.news.fullerton.edu. Cal State University Fullerton. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
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(15–12 Pac-10) Head coach John Savage (5th season) Assistant coaches RickVanderhook (1st season) P.C. Shaw (3rd season) Steve Pearse (1st season) Home stadium...
season as a member of the Big West Conference. The team was coached by RickVanderhook and played their home games at Goodwin Field. The Titans finished 39–24...
(18-9 Pac-10) Head coach John Savage (6th season) Assistant coaches RickVanderhook (2nd season) P.C. Shaw (4th season) Steve Pearse (2nd season) Home stadium...
(18–9 Pac-10) Head coach John Savage (7th season) Assistant coaches RickVanderhook (3rd season) T. J. Bruce (1st season) Jake Silverman (1st season) Home stadium...
Northridge, several future college head coaches worked under Kernen. RickVanderhook, who was an assistant coach from 1989 to 1990, has been head coach...
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Cubs-2005 2005–2007 A 41 Matthew Votaw 3B Brea Olinda High School No 42 Cory Vanderhook C Golden West College No Cubs-2006 2006–2007 Rookie 43 Clayton Van Hook...
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