Southeastern Louisiana University baseball head coach Bobby Barbier has announced the addition of 21 new players as the team begins fall practice in preparation for the 2025 season. This incoming class features three Division I transfers, eight junior college athletes, and ten freshmen from high schools. Among the newcomers are several distinguished players, including three junior college All-Americans, a Gold Glove winner, the National Pitcher of the Year, and additional All-Region and All-Conference honorees.
The Division I transfers include infielder-outfielder Ben Robichaux and right-handed pitcher Patrick Vienne from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, along with outfielder Logan Walters from Jacksonville State. The recruits from junior colleges consist of Mo Little and Brady McGee from East Central, Giovanni Licciardi and left-handed pitcher Luke Barbier from Delgado, right-handed pitchers Blake Lobell and Nick Gisclair from LSU Eunice, Luke Lirette from Southwest Mississippi, and Tony Torres from El Paso.
The high school graduates joining the Lions include right-handed pitchers Truitt Webb from Paris, Tenn., Levi Shaffer from Keller, Texas, Brady St. Pierre from LaPlace, La., Quinn Smith from Paulina, La., Braden Farizo from Bush, La., left-handed pitcher Nik Toups from Lake Charles, La., left-handed pitcher-outfielder Brant Melancon from Baton Rouge, La., right-handed pitcher Jacob Thorn from Gulf Breeze, Fla., and infielder-outfielder Justin Domiano from Hammond, La.
Fall practice has begun, and the Southeastern baseball season is set to start in mid-February 2025. Fans interested in supporting the baseball program can join the Diamond Club, while alumni are invited to join the S Club for letter winners. Membership fees and donations support the program directly and can be obtained through the Lion Athletics Association.
For ongoing updates, fans can follow the Southeastern Baseball social media accounts and check the official site and the Lions Gameday Experience app. Ticketing for the games is now mobile-friendly, and information is available through the Southeastern Athletics Ticket Office.