Bethune-Cookman University (Wildcats)
Southwestern Athletic Conference (NCAA DI)
2025 Overall Record: 37-23
2025 Conference Record: 24-5
Jonathan Hernandez, Head Coach
Returning Starting Position Players
1B Jorge Rodriguez
3B Jesus Vanegas
SS Jeter Polledo
OF Darryl Lee
OF Sergio Rivera
OF Andrey Martinez
Other Top Returning Position Players
1B/OF Armani Newton
C/1B Jose Fernandez
OF Christopher Watson
OF Michael Rodriguez
INF Reinaldo Plasencia
Top Returning Starting Pitching
Tanner Boccabello
Edwin Sanchez
Top Returning Relivers
Jean Zambrano
Pablo Torres
Logan Wirt
Top Newcomers
Maikol Lucena, Indian River State College, Catcher
Erick Almonte, University of Central Florida, Middle Infield
Justin Morales, Tallahassee State College, Pitcher
Harbersting Abreu, Tallahassee State College, Pitcher
Bryon Rincones, Northwest Florida State College, Pitcher
Michael Benedict, Eastern Florida State College, Pitcher
Ruben Zuany, Coral Springs, FL, First Base/Outfield
David Morrissey, Eastern Florida State College, Pitcher
Dawson Turner, Saint Leo University, Pitcher
Caleb Scott, Wallace Dothan Community College, Middle Infield
Season Preview
Experienced group from last season’s 2025 SWAC Championship team. Added depth on the pitching mound. Only lost 2 starters from the last years lineup due to graduation. Looking forward to this 2026 B-CU team to take the next step forward.