A season of transition
The Green Wave finished the 2025 season without a berth in the conference tournament, a first in more than ten years, leaving the program at a crossroads.
In response, Tulane turned to the NCAA Transfer Portal, welcoming nineteen newcomers who brought a mix of experience and fresh talent. The influx, however, was quickly hampered by a spate of injuries that limited many of those players' impact. Among the roster are Jason Wachs, Sam Larson, Jack Frankel, Beau Sampson, Max Mazinter, Aidan Rath, Owen Geiss, Jude Abbadessa, Johnny Elliott, A.J. Groeneveld, Nolan Nawrocki, Trey Cehajic, Blaise Wilcenski, and Julius Ejike-Charles, each hoping to contribute to the rebound.
Wachs emerged as the only batter to finish above the .300 mark, while Larson proved to be the most consistent arm from the portal, yet the overall pitching staff struggled with both injuries and a lack of production. The team hit just 41 home runs, the lowest total since 2015, underscoring a shortage of power in the lineup.
Coaches say the path forward hinges on strengthening the rotation and adding more slugging options, while also keeping Wachs in the fold; the outfielder is being watched as a potential candidate for the next Team USA roster. Retaining him is seen as pivotal to anchor a rebuilding effort that aims to restore the Green Wave to its former competitive edge.
If the staff can stay healthy and the new hitters click, the Green Wave could rediscover the depth that once made them contenders, setting the stage for a promising 2026 campaign.