University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

2026 Baseball Roster

Louisiana shortstop Blaze Rodriguez attempts to turn a double play during the Cajuns' 11-1 win over Marshall in the opening round of the 2026 SBC Tournament at DABOS Park
Photo by: AJ Henderson / Sun Belt Conference
Louisiana's Blaze Rodriguez fields a ground ball during Friday's SBC contest against No. 20 Coastal Carolina on May 15, 2026 at Russo Park
Photo by: Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin Cajuns Athletics
Blaze Rodriguez slides into third base for his first career triple in Louisiana's 5-1 win over Georgia State in the second game of a doubleheader on May 2, 2026 at Russo Park
Photo by: Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin Cajuns Athletics
Blaze Rodriguez celebrates after his game-winning base hit helps Louisiana to a 6-5 win over Maryland in 15 innings on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Russo Park
Photo by: Benjamin R. Massey/Ragin Cajun Athletics
Rodriguez, Blaze
Jersey Number 29

Blaze Rodriguez

  • Position:
    Infield
  • Ht./Wt.:
    5-10 / 175
  • B/T:
    R/R
  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Slidell, La.
  • High School:
    Pope John Paul II
  • Major:
    General Studies
HIGH SCHOOL
A career .371 hitting in four seasons at Slidell's Pope John Paul II ... recorded 126 hits in 118 career games with three home runs and going 67-for-71 in stolen bases ... named the District 9-2A MVP after hitting .458 with 19 RBI for the Jaguars as a senior ... helped PJP reach the Division III select state semifinals for the first time in 27 years ... selected to participate in the 2025 LHSCA/LBCA All-Star Baseball Game ... posted a .365 average in his junior season with 14 of his 35 hits credited for extra bases ... finished with a .382 average at the plate as a sophomore and was .312 at the plate as a freshman ... also named All-State in football.

PERSONAL
Born November 14, 2006 in Slidell ... the son of Krystle and Brady Rodriguez ... has two sisters ... a general studies major.
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