Stephen Klein, a 2021 Delgado Community College graduate and three year Delgado Baseball letterman, returns to campus this fall as an Assistant Baseball Coach with the Dolphins' storied program.
Klein, a member of the 2019, 2020, and 2021 Delgado rosters, was a standout infielder and pitcher during his time with the program, which coincided with the pandemic. He transferred to Samford University is 2022 where he earned all-conference honors and helped the Bulldogs to the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Following the 2023 season, he received the 2023 ABCA Rawlings Gold Glove Award, recognizing him as the top Division I first baseman in the country. He transferred to the University of Tampa for the 2024 season where he helped lead the Spartans to the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championship. Klein, a Metairie native, prepped at DeLaSalle High School in New Orleans.
Most recently, Klein returned to Louisiana where he served as a hitting coach at Jesuit High School in 2025. This past summer, Klein served as the Head Coach of the Baton Rouge Rougarou of the Texas Collegiate Baseball League. Klein led the Rougarou to a franchise-best 40-11 win/loss record and the 2025 Texas Collegiate League Championship. Klein was named TCL Coach of the Year.
On announcing the hire, Coach Joe Scheuermann said "It's great to have Stephen returning to our program as an Assistant Coach. He was a standout member of several Delgado teams and has continued to grow his knowledge of the game in the years since. We look forward to him bringing his love of the program back to campus and helping share our tradition with another group of players."
Stephen Klein adds "I'm excited to return to the tradition that is Delgado Baseball. There's a standard here and I'm looking forward to sharing it with our players and building on the program's successes and momentum."
Klein will begin his daily duties this week. He rounds out the baseball coaching staff that includes Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Joe Scheuermann, entering his 36th season, and Assistant Coach Michael Tullier who is entering his 15th season.
