Rust College (Bearcats)
HBCU Athletic Conference (NAIA)
2025 Overall Record: 22-28
2025 Conference Record: 13-17
John Bates, Head Coach
Returning Starting Position Players
SS Kyrent Cole
OF Marcus Smith
OF Christopher Brock
OF Jordan Fitzpatrick
Top Returning Starting Pitching
Jalen Ward
Arvis Latting
Kris Moody
Top Returning Relivers
Kyron Baker
Ismael Recio
Top Newcomers
Madden Williams, New Orleans, LA, Catcher
Kyle Terry, Detroit, MI, Infield
Parrish Smith, Detroit, MI, Infield
Devon Allen, Kennedy King Community College, Third Base
Jaylen Smith, Philadelphia, MS, Pitcher
Tiwun Lattimore, Kansas Christian College, Outfield
Trevon Stephens, University of Indianapolis, Outfield/Pitcher
Donovan Dixon, Morrow, GA, Outfield/Pitcher
Ahmad Owens, Coastal Alabama Community College, Outfield
Season Preview
Coming off a 22 win season, the Bearcats look to rebound. Losing key players to graduation and transfers Coach Bates brought in a nice freshman and transfer class. We had a pretty good fall season with high expectations to compete for the East Division in the HBCU Athletic Conference. Our season opener is against Midway University (KY) and # 2 ranked Georgia Gwinnett College in Atlanta. With Junior Kyrent Cole a 1st team All Conference selection moves to shortstop as he brings veteran leadership while Junior Jalen Ward anchors the pitching staff.