He was one of LSU's leading hitters and was named MVP of the 2008 SEC baseball tournament.

[4][5] In 2008 while helping lead his team to the 2008 College World Series, Dean was named a Baseball America First-Team All-American.

He spent two years in the Dodgers' farm system, one with the Ogden Raptors and one with the Great Lakes Loons.

Dean became an assistant for the New Orleans Privateers baseball team after retiring from professional play.

References:[14][15][16] Below is a table of Dean's yearly records as an NCAA head baseball coach.