BEAUMONT, Texas – Lamar University head baseball coach Will Davis announced a seven-member signing class Monday afternoon that consists of two NCAA Division I transfers and five junior college transfers. Peyton Havard (RHP, UL Lafayette), Logan Hamm (OF/RHP, Houston), Ricky Sanchez (INF, Barton JC), Carson Baker (INF/OF, Glendalce JC), Colten Graham (RHP/Glendale JC), Heladio Moreno (OF, Angelina JC) and Anthony Ortiz (RHP, Labette JC) will continue their education and play baseball for Lamar University.
 
"We are in a fortunate position with our roster where we can afford to be extremely picky in recruiting," said LU head coach Will Davis. "The five junior college guys we signed in the early signing period really wowed us with both the success they had in 2022 and the way they looked during the fall.
 
"Logan Hamm and Peyton Havard were guys that we recruited since their freshman year of high school. We have had relationships with them for the past seven-plus years. I would expect them to come right in and make a huge impact for us on the field and as leaders of our team," added Davis.


The incoming class includes an All-American, three all-state honors and multiple former district MVPs. The position breakdown includes five pitchers (all right handed), three outfielders, two infielders with two players being listed at two positions.
 
The majority of the newest class of Cardinals comes from the Lone Star State, including two from the Golden Triangle (Havard and Hamm), with two from the state of Arizona to go along with two international prospects – Sanchez (Mexico) and Ortiz (Puerto Rico).
 
A player-by-player breakdown of the class follows below:
 
NCAA Division I Transfers
Peyton Havard – RHP – Bridge City, Texas/Bridge City HS (UL Lafayette)
 
UL Lafayette: Made 17 appearances, including seven starts for the Ragin Cajuns … His eight appearances in 2021 all came in relief … Was 0-0 that season with a 2.25 earned run average … In 2022, made 10 appearances, including seven starts … Posted a 1-1 record with 14 strikeouts … Played for Alton River Dragons (Ill.) of the Prospect League during summer ball … Posted a 4-1 record with a 1.72 ERA in 31.1 innings pitched.
 
Bridge City: A two-time District 4A MVP and the 2019 Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Player of the Year … Named THSBCA Second-Team All-State as a pitcher and TSWA Honorable Mention as a pitcher and third baseman.
 
Logan Hamm – OF/RHP – Bridge City, Texas (Houston)
Before LU: Posted a .282 batting average (42 hits) with 2 home runs, 12 doubles and a triple while driving in 30 runs … Also pitched 8.2 innings with nine strikeouts at Alvin JC … Transferred to Houston after his time at Alvin.
 
Bridge City: A two-time all-state selection and two-time district offensive MVP … Named to the Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team … Perfect Game rated him as the No. 189 prospect nationally and the No. 57 recruit at his position … He was also considered the No. 4 prospect in the state of Texas.
 
Junior College Transfers
Carson Baker – INF/OF – Peoria, Ariz./Liberty HS (Glendale JC)
Junior College: A 2022 second-team all-region selection after batting .339 (61 hits) with a home run, 10 doubles and three triples … Drove in 27 runs and stole 11 bases.
 
High School: A two-time all-region honoree … Was also selected as team captain.
 
Colten Graham – RHP – Surprise, Ariz./Shadow Ridge (Glendale JC)
Junior College: Made 22 appearances in 2022 … Recorded 11 saves, with 33 strikeouts in 26.1 innings pitched.
 
Heladio Moreno – OF – Houston, Texas/Pearland HS (Angelina JC)
Junior College: Hit .351 (60 hits) with two home runs, six doubles and a triple … Drove in 34 runs and stole 22 bases … Finished the season by earning second-team all-conference honors.
 
Anthony Ortiz – RHP – Caguas, P.R. (Labette JC)
Junior College: Made 13 appearances in 2022 recording two wins and a save … Pitched 44.1 innings recording 40 strikeouts.
 
Ricky Sanchez – INF – Mexico City, Mexico (Barton JC)
Junior College: A first-team all-conference selection … Garnered Honorable Mention All-America recognition and was a conference Gold Glove award winner … Also received second-team College Baseball Blog Junior College All-America honors … Hit .442 (91 hits) with 9 home runs, 35 doubles, five triples and 90 RBIs … Also stole 27 bases.