The Cardinals have secured a notable addition to their pitching staff, welcoming Kamden Hawks, a 6‑foot‑6, 250‑pound left‑hander who spent the previous season at Morehead State. The move, finalized through the NCAA transfer portal, signals the program’s intent to bolster depth ahead of a competitive schedule.
A Fresh Arm for the Cardinals
Hawks arrived in Louisville with a reputation for durability and a clean delivery. In his most recent summer stint with the Danville Otterbots of the Appalachian League, he logged 16 innings, struck out 16 batters and posted a 1.69 ERA, numbers that helped him earn Pitcher of the Month honors for June.
His impact was not limited to raw strikeout totals. Hawks also led the league in opponents’ batting average and WHIP during that month, and he was recognized as the Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week for the first week of June. Those performances built on a solid freshman campaign at Morehead State, where he held hitters to a .245 average and earned a spot on the OVC All‑Freshman Team.
Additional Portal Additions
The Cardinals’ activity in the portal extended beyond the mound. They also welcomed pitcher Zak Spurrier from Samford, infielder Landon Akers from Bellarmine, and right‑hander Sam Skarich from Louisiana Monroe. Each brings a different skill set, from Spurrier’s mid‑range fastball to Akers’ versatile infield experience and Skarich’s proven collegiate track record.
Coach Dan McDonnell has expressed confidence that the incoming class will integrate smoothly and contribute immediately. With a blend of veteran presence and fresh talent, the team aims to maintain its competitive edge in the upcoming season, and the early indications suggest that the new pitchers could play a pivotal role in the staff’s success.