Richard Escalera joined the PCC assistant coaching staff after nine years at Mt. San Antonio College.

He brings more than 21 years of baseball coaching experience. Escalera began his coaching career at his alma mater, Baldwin Park High School (1985-1991) and then went on to coach at Bishop Amat (1991-99) and Charter Oak (2000-2003).  In 2000, he was named the San Gabriel Valley Tribune Prep Coach of the Year.

He received his bachelor's degree from Trinity College.