DeLAND, Fla. — Stetson University head baseball coach Shane Gierke announced the addition of 12 student-athletes in the early signing period. The class features seven incoming freshmen and five junior college players who will join the Hatters in fall 2027. 

The group combines promising high school talent with experienced junior college players, bringing physicality, toughness and versatility to the program.

"We are excited to welcome these 12 young men and their families to Stetson," Gierke said. "They bring the talent and competitive character we want in our program. Brandon Brewer and our staff have worked hard to identify players who believe in what we are building and take pride in honoring our tradition of this storied program."

The incoming freshman class includes Landon Tews of Palmetto Bay, Fla., who attends Westminster Christian School; Brady Roberts of Satellite Beach, Fla., from Satellite High School; JC Leon of Miami, Fla., from Florida Christian School; Auggy Davila of Key West, Fla., from Key West High School; Chase Dougherty of Clermont, Fla., from Lake Minneola High School; and Diego Rodriguez of Windermere, Fla., from Windermere High School. 

Joining the Hatters from the junior college ranks are Glenn Brooks, an outfielder from Pace, Fla., at Pensacola State College; Gavin Howard, an infielder from Gulf Breeze, Fla., at Gulf Coast State College; Caden Jensen, a pitcher from Melbourne, Fla., at Polk State College; Ronald Causby, a pitcher from Seminole, Fla., also at Polk State College; and Blake Anderson, a pitcher from Wellington, Fla., at Indian River State College. 

"What stands out about this class is its physicality and toughness," said recruiting coordinator Brandon Brewer. "These are competitive, hard-nosed players who embrace the work and do what it takes to win. Several have the versatility to play multiple positions, which gives us flexibility across the field. Above all, we are bringing in winners—young men who compete with purpose and expect to be successful."

The junior college additions bring collegiate experience that will complement the incoming freshman class and strengthen the Hatters both on the mound and throughout the lineup.

"We like the balance of this group," Brewer said. "Our junior college players understand the demands of college baseball and bring valuable experience. Combined with the talent and potential of our freshmen, this class gives us an exciting group to develop and a chance to make our program better in a number of areas."

The 2027 season begins February 19, for ticket information please visit the Stetson ticket office for more information. 

About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.