Congrats, Team Deggs

[ULvictory]

What a season for the Cajuns. Coach Deggs and his staff have brought back the grinder attitude and an “anytime, anywhere” attitude to this program. Even though there’s times where we might disagree with the way we do some things, there’s no denying the fact that this team always played until the final out. It’s that kind of culture which will eventually get us to Omaha. Just have to make some tweaks to get there.

Looking forward to 2024!

[Cajunsmike]

Assuming Higgs and Taylor come back, along with Debarge, that’s the nucleus.

I like Stelly, even before this weekend. You can just tell he can hit. I also think Luke Yuhasz has a chance to be really good. Same for Zambo, who I thought would have a big year this season and it got derailed by injury. LeJeune will probably be first in line at 3B.

There’s an OF that’s supposed to be coming from Delgado and possibly another local kid who’s currently at a JUCO that I was told was heading back to Lafayette. He’s also an OF, with excellent speed/power combination.

I would guess that the staff will be in the market for a transfer catcher, and probably a HS signee there too.

Pitchers that return are McGehee (hopefully for a full, healthy season), Nezuh, Fluno, Marshall, Christie, Ethridge, Moody, Cash, and Tate. Theut has another year of eligibility but I don’t know what his medical situation is or will be.

I know there’s a LH pitcher signee coming from Loreauville that I’ve seen. He’s a talented kid but you never know how kids will transition to D1 baseball.

Like the catching position, I’m sure there will be some incoming transfer pitchers on the way.

Plus the signing class that’s coming in.

But to answer the question, Stelly, Yuhasz, LeJeune and Zambo would be my guess. Ben Robichaux got a bunch of ABs this year but he may have a tough time getting into the lineup unless he can play a defensive position. And if Taylor is back, that probably won’t happen next season.

Personally, I’d love to see what Trey Lafleur would be as a full time DH. Give him the 170-180 ABs that Veillon got this year and see what happens. I think you’d get 8-12 HRs from him.

Thanks for the response. Most encouraging thing I read in that post were the potentially 10 pitchers who have experience for us returning. Continued development of those could lead to a successful 24 season. I agree that bringing in a competent catcher is key. It is the most important positiion on the field.

[CajunVic]

And we have had a good one . . . A darn good one . . .

[Esqueleto]

From auto-bid to at-large, and next year we host. Onward and upward, my fellow knuckleheads.

[Grantvb]

From auto-bid to at-large, and next year we host. Onward and upward, my fellow knuckleheads.

I can't argue that. I love dem Cajuns.

[LifeTimeCajun]

Areas of need…

1-pitching coach- we have to be able to find someone that can handle pitchers. I hope he's recruited guys that fit his system although im not sure he has defined a system here. It does not take 50 games to find your guy to run out there when u need an out. I like the way we ended the season, we just didnt have enough guys and thats the bottom line.

2- I like the nucleaus if all the arms come back. I have a gut feeling the portal could affect us in this area.

3- strike throwers- all this spin rate stuff is good for the upper upper P5 guys. We need guys that can manipulate the ball like we use to.

[CajunT]

Assuming Higgs and Taylor come back, along with Debarge, that’s the nucleus.

I like Stelly, even before this weekend. You can just tell he can hit. I also think Luke Yuhasz has a chance to be really good. Same for Zambo, who I thought would have a big year this season and it got derailed by injury. LeJeune will probably be first in line at 3B.

There’s an OF that’s supposed to be coming from Delgado and possibly another local kid who’s currently at a JUCO that I was told was heading back to Lafayette. He’s also an OF, with excellent speed/power combination.

I would guess that the staff will be in the market for a transfer catcher, and probably a HS signee there too.

Pitchers that return are McGehee (hopefully for a full, healthy season), Nezuh, Fluno, Marshall, Christie, Ethridge, Moody, Cash, and Tate. Theut has another year of eligibility but I don’t know what his medical situation is or will be.

I know there’s a LH pitcher signee coming from Loreauville that I’ve seen. He’s a talented kid but you never know how kids will transition to D1 baseball.

Like the catching position, I’m sure there will be some incoming transfer pitchers on the way.

Plus the signing class that’s coming in.

But to answer the question, Stelly, Yuhasz, LeJeune and Zambo would be my guess. Ben Robichaux got a bunch of ABs this year but he may have a tough time getting into the lineup unless he can play a defensive position. And if Taylor is back, that probably won’t happen next season.

Personally, I’d love to see what Trey Lafleur would be as a full time DH. Give him the 170-180 ABs that Veillon got this year and see what happens. I think you’d get 8-12 HRs from him.

Good comments overall. I assume there will be some players transferring out, so it's really hard to know what the fall roster will look like afterwards.

I believe it possible Higgs could get drafted, but since there are only 20 rounds now it's highly unlikely it will be in the top 12 rounds. He has a half of season on his college resume, that's usually not enough to get you drafted.

The Delgado outfielder is Josh Alexander, he has good speed and power.

We have a HS catcher signed, he is Clayton Pourciau out of Catholic HS, Baton Rouge.

Pitching will be the most interesting position of transition this fall. The staff really needs to do a better job of identifying athletes that can pitch in their system. Nezuh, Fluno, Marshall, Christie, Ethridge and Moody are guys I could see coming back. I'm not as high on Cash or Tate. The staff is going after JC arms and probably a few transfers along with the high school class. I do know of 2 JC arms in Andrew Herrmann a big LHP out of the College of Central Florida and Phil Bennaman RHP out of Cloud County CC.

I'm not sure I would like to see Lafleur return, what else do we need to see from him?

[Boomer]

….So I questioned this before the game and the tv guys mentioned it…..why did Marshall start the game instead of relief duties? The tv guys talked about different mental approach and other factors and I was wondering about the decision? BTW, had some great fun at the teagusso park….bringing a lap-top seems to really add to the enjoyment….too much business/family away made me miss too many games!

[JayWalker]

Nezuh’s stock has gone up. Scouts paid a lot of attention to him over the weekend. I think he’ll be drafted.

I am one of those guys who likes Cash. He’ll develop nicely. Bulldog attitude. Dad played for Kittrell.

[Cajunrunner]

I know there were some frustrations at times over inconsistencies, ie App St. and JMU series; however, overall, this team was extremely fun to watch. Very enjoyable season, and it looks like this program is definitely on an upward trajectory.

Hopefully it won't be long before we're the Belt team hosting a Regional once again.

[raoul]

Thanks to coach Deggs and a GREAT team! Let's do it again next year!

[HelmutVII]

The team will be arriving at Lafayette air port about 10:30.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/...230Z/KMIA/KLFT