RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech's six baseball seniors announced their return for the 2021 baseball season on Thursday.
 
The Bulldogs turned down multiple offers to play professional baseball in order to return to Tech together. Manny Garcia, Bryce Fagan, Hunter Wells, Kyle Griffen, Tyler Follis, and Parker Bates are all able to return thanks to the NCAA's decision to provide Spring student-athletes with another year of eligibility.
 
"Our 2020 senior class is a special group and we are extremely excited that all of them have chosen to come back for the 2021 season," said Burroughs. "Bryce, Manny, Hunter, Kyle, Tyler and Parker provided remarkable leadership for our team this season and have added so much value to our program. It would have been easy and understandable for them to leave or move on, having earned their degree, but they never wavered."
 
"All six guys have made incredible sacrifices for our program and university, including some turning down offers to play professional baseball just a few weeks ago. It will be special to have them back in our dugout and watch them play in the new Love Shack in 2021," Burroughs continued.
 
Louisiana Tech has committed to funding the extra scholarships for returning baseball and softball student-athletes via donor solicitation. Fans and supporters who want to help the university cover scholarship costs are encouraged to make a gift to Louisiana Tech Athletic Club.
 
The returning seniors already combined for 120 wins over four years in a Bulldog uniform, peaking at 39 in 2018. The group led the 2020 Diamond Dogs to an 11-6 start before the public health crisis of COVID-19 mandated the cancellation of the season.
 
With the seniors' announcement, Bulldogs are currently set to return their entire starting lineup and rotation from 2020, as well as several key bullpen arms.
 
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