Baton Rouge Rougarou

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Baton Rouge Rougarou
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Information
League Texas Collegiate League
Location Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Ballpark Pete Goldsby Field
Founded2018
Nickname(s)Roug, The Roux
ColorsBlack and Green
MascotRoux
OwnershipRonnie Rantz
General manager Casey McKenzie
Website www.brrougarou.com

The Baton Rouge Rougarou are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The team is a member of the Texas Collegiate League (TCL). The Rougarou play their home games at Pete Goldsby Field in Baton Rouge. The Team is currently owned by former LSU Tigers baseball pitcher and current Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame President and CEO Ronnie Rantz. [1] [2]

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History

The Baton Rouge Rougarou were founded in September 2018 by Uri Geva, current owner of the Brazos Valley Bombers and Mike Phillips. [3] The Team did not participate in the 2020 Texas Collegiate League season. The Rougarou returned to play in the 2021 season under new ownership by Ricky VanAsselberg. [4] Upon the completion of the 2021 season, the Team was sold to current owner Ronnie Rantz.

Team Record

Baton Rouge RougarouWinsLossesResult
20211028
20221923
20232028
20242321
20254011Texas Collegiate League Champions

All-TCL Award Nominations

2021: Reagan Paulina, SS
2022: Monray Van Der Walt, C; Elliot Hebert, OF; Jaden Beasseaux, P; Sonny Brandwood, P
2023: Joshua Shelly, SS; Connor Spencer, P; Ethan Brister, P
2024: Zeb Ruddell, CF; Fabian Hernandez, P
2025: Blaise Priester, C; Joshua Shelly, 3B; Casey Aritgues, OF; Fabian Hernandez, P; JD Rodriguez, P

References

  1. "Former LSU star Rantz named new owner of Baton Rouge Rougarou of the TCL". espnsouthwestlouisiana.com. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
  2. "Ronnie Rantz". lasportshall.com.
  3. "The Rougarou becomes reality for new Baton Rouge baseball team in Texas Collegiate League". theadvocate.com. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  4. "Baton Rouge Rougarou returns for 2021". ballparkdigest.com. Retrieved October 27, 2020.