Blaise Priester, a former LSU baseball catcher, wrapped up his collegiate career with Southeastern Louisiana, marking the culmination of a five‑year journey that began in Baton Rouge.
After four seasons with the Tigers, Priester transferred to the Lions for his final year, seeking a fresh platform to showcase his skills in the Southland Conference.
Key Highlights
During the season he appeared in 49 games, batting .233 while delivering 10 home runs, a .491 slugging percentage and a .368 on‑base rate, numbers that also translated into 28 RBIs and 33 runs scored.
His impact was evident in key moments, including his first Division I home run against Louisiana Monroe and a series of multi‑hit performances that totaled eight such games throughout the campaign.
The Lions capitalized on his contributions, securing the Southland Conference title with a 19‑9 record in league play and earning All‑Southland honors for teammates Nik Toups and Blake Lovell.
Priester’s season stats also featured three hits, three RBIs and four runs during the conference tournament, underscoring his clutch ability when the stakes were highest.