2026 Softball Offseason

[JMV Just My View]

I never liked Prejean. I didn’t want her back after what she did at Northwestern State. The only good thing about her coming back is that she brought Liscano with her.

I like her as a person, but she has limited value as a coach in my opinion. She also convinced Noble to be a Cajun. What did she do at Northwestern State?

[wcd35]

Just wanted to post some of the final stat comparisons here. Hopefully the uploads work fine
Hitting:


Pitching/Fielding:

[JMV Just My View]

Just wanted to post some of the final stat comparisons here. Hopefully the uploads work fine
Hitting:


Pitching/Fielding:

Big drop-off in steals. I guess all the bunting led to less steal attempts. Another area the Cajuns must improve in is S & C. The team must get faster, and stronger.

[31Ragin97]

If worst ever team ERA is 3.69 that isnt too bad...would have been 4th place in MLB last season

[31Ragin97]

I like her as a person, but she has limited value as a coach in my opinion. She also convinced Noble to be a Cajun. What did she do at Northwestern State?

Guess we cant blame glasco and napier anymore if we did same thing

[JMV Just My View]

Guess we cant blame glasco and napier anymore if we did same thing

She convinced one player that was in the portal to come to UL. She convinced someone she signed to Northwestern State to flip to UL after she left Northwestern State. Not really the same thing.

[Reddot]

If there is a change with assistant coaches hopefully the hiring of replacements doesn’t linger like last year

[JMV Just My View]

The portal opens June 8th, but I have seen some players from around the country announce that they will be entering the portal. Some of the players are really good so hopefully the Cajun coaching staff is ready to start making calls on June 8th!

[JMV Just My View]

I am hearing that at least two players have been cut, and a few have been told that they may not play much next season. I would assume those who are being told they may not play much might seek opportunities elsewhere. Stay tuned as I believe more may be asked to leave or leave on their own.

[31Ragin97]

The portal opens June 8th, but I have seen some players from around the country announce that they will be entering the portal. Some of the players are really good so hopefully the Cajun coaching staff is ready to start making calls on June 8th!

Maybe they shouldnt allow announcements before open? Thoughts??

[JMV Just My View]

Why not? Kids have been posting on social media left and right that they will enter the portal. Nobody from the Cajuns has posted that I have seen. Players can still email coaches, but coaches can't talk to them "Legally" until they are in the portal, which opens June 8th. College coaches call travel ball coaches, who call parents. That's usually how it works "Legally."

[Polycarp]

If worst ever team ERA is 3.69 that isnt too bad...would have been 4th place in MLB last season

Math can be fun.....

ERA of 3.69 is for 7 innings. if projected to MLB 9 innings.....4.77

[CajunChuck]

The portal opens June 8th, but I have seen some players from around the country announce that they will be entering the portal. Some of the players are really good so hopefully the Cajun coaching staff is ready to start making calls on June 8th!

Hope springs eternal.

[Suave]

Who are the girls that were cut?

[JMV Just My View]

Who are the girls that were cut?

Johnson and Tipton. Some other girls probably may not return due to a lack of opportunities. Also a good chance that a couple of infielders could make the move to outfield, depending on who the program brings in.

[Suave]

Johnson and Tipton. Some other girls probably may not return due to a lack of opportunities. Also a good chance that a couple of infielders could make the move to outfield, depending on who the program brings in.

That’s a start. I would let go a bunch more. Staff must be confident that they will be able to get 3-4 pitchers in the portal.