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2026 Team Preview: Barbe High School

January 27, 2026
Alex Armand
Louisiana Scouting Director

The 2026 high school baseball season is right around the corner, and as always, excitement is building across the Bayou State. Programs from every corner of Louisiana have been hard at work this offseason—honing skills, building chemistry, and setting their sights on a return trip to Sulphur for the LHSAA State Championships. As is tradition, the state is once again loaded with talent, from seasoned veterans to rising underclassmen ready to make their mark.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll take an in-depth look at teams from every region as part of our comprehensive season preview series. These previews will lead right up to Opening Day, followed by the release of our Power 25 Rankings and the return of our always-popular Game of the Week feature.

Throughout the spring, Prep Baseball Louisiana will continue to be your one-stop source for everything related to high school baseball across the state. Be sure to check back weekly for our Player and Pitcher of the Week honors, updated Power 25 Rankings, and plenty of additional coverage highlighting the stories, performances, and programs that make Louisiana baseball special.

*Please note that all information is based on team preview questionnaires that were sent out and returned by the participating high school coaches.  If you have not received a questionnaire and would like to fill one out, please email State Director Alex Armand at [email protected]

High School Name: Barbe High School

Head Coach: Glenn Cecchini

Classification: Class 5A (Non-Select D-I)

District: 3-5A

2025 Record: 34-6

2025 Playoff Finish: State Semifinalist

Top Upperclassmen (2026 & 2027 Class): 2026 RHP/OF J.D. Alexander (Texas A&M commit), 2026 INF/C Myles Ledoux (Louisiana-Lafayette commit), 2026 INF/RHP Ja'Derryian Washington, 2026 1B/OF Haden Heath (LSU-Eunice), 2026 OF Gillen McGee, 2026 C Jacob Regan, 2026 INF Colton Gregg, 2027 OF Jordin Griffin (LSU commit), 2027 LHP/OF Lawton Littleton, 2027 RHP JeLandon Gray

Top Underclassmen (2028 & 2029 Class): 2028 INF Brody Domingue, 2029 INF/RHP Zaylon Johnson, 2029 LHP/OF Talon Sweat, 2029 RHP Reed Sawyer, 2029 1B/RHP Cade Cascio

Team Preview

Few programs in Louisiana baseball carry the tradition, expectations, and year-to-year consistency of the Barbe Buccaneers, and the 2026 club looks poised to once again be squarely in the state title conversation. After a dominant 34-win season a year ago that ended one step short of the championship series, this group enters the spring experienced, battle-tested, and motivated to finish the job.

Team Strengths

The Bucs’ biggest strength lies in their balance. Barbe returns impact players on both sides of the baseball, with a veteran lineup that can score in a variety of ways and a pitching staff led by one of the premier arms in the state. Athleticism, speed, and physicality are evident throughout the roster, and the program’s trademark defensive consistency remains a calling card.

Top Returning Players

-Senior OF/RHP J.D. Alexander

Alexander is one of the most dynamic two-way threats in Class 5A. A physical left-handed hitter, he batted .382 last spring with a team-high four home runs and ten doubles, while driving in 25 runs and swiping 25 bases. Now fully healthy after a lengthy recovery from Tommy John surgery, Alexander returns to the mound where he features an upper-80s two-seam fastball with heavy sink, a sharp mid-to-upper-70s slider, and a late-fading low-80s changeup. His presence lengthens the lineup and adds another impact arm to the rotation.

 

-Senior 2B/C Myles Ledoux

One of the best pure hitters in the entire state, Ledoux has been Barbe’s leadoff man for the past two seasons and sets the tone offensively. He’s a relentless competitor who consistently grinds out at-bats and seems to get tougher with two strikes. His ability to control the strike zone and put pressure on defenses makes him the engine that drives the Bucs’ offense.

 

-Senior SS Ja’Derryian Washington

Washington brings athleticism and defensive reliability to the middle of the field. He hit .277 last spring and led the team with 26 stolen bases, showcasing his speed and instincts on the bases. If he takes another step offensively, he could be a difference-maker at the top or middle of the lineup.

 

-Senior 1B Haden Heath

A physical 6-foot-3, 225-pound right-handed bat, Heath earned an everyday role at first base in 2025 and delivered a strong offensive season, hitting .319 with two home runs, five doubles, and 21 RBI. Expect those numbers to climb this spring as he continues to mature at the plate. Heath also has upside on the mound, with a fastball that has touched 90 mph.

 

-Junior LHP/OF Lawton Littleton

Littleton was dominant as a sophomore and enters 2026 as the top junior left-hander in Louisiana. He finished last season 10-2 with 111 strikeouts, overpowering hitters with a low-90s fastball he can command to all quadrants. His separator is a mid-70s curveball that he can both land for strikes and generate swing-and-miss, and his improved low-80s changeup gives him a true weapon against right-handed bats. He is the clear ace and a potential stopper in big postseason moments.

 

-Junior OF Jordin Griffin

Griffin is a true spark plug with a rare blend of speed and emerging power. He impacts the game in multiple ways—pressuring defenses on the bases, covering plenty of ground in center field, and providing energy at the plate.

 

Newcomers Ready to Make an Impact

-Senior C Jacob Regan

Regan steps into a pivotal role behind the plate, replacing four-year starter Presley Courville. A solid defender with good receiving skills, Regan provides a steady, pitcher-friendly presence and should handle Barbe’s talented staff with confidence.

 

-Senior OF Gillen McGee

McGee is a speedy, athletic outfielder and quality defender who will be counted on to turn the lineup over. He's also one of the team's best defenders in the outfield and can cover a ton of ground.

-Senior INF Colton Gregg

Gregg had one of the best falls on the roster and brings valuable versatility across the infield. 

 

Freshmen to Watch

-Freshman INF/RHP Zaylon Johnson

An exciting two-way prospect with a polished glove at third base and a smooth right-handed swing. On the mound, he’s already been up to 89 mph and pairs his fastball with a devastating split-finger changeup that serves as a true out pitch.

-Freshman LHP Talon Sweat

Sweat is a left-handed arm who could earn meaningful varsity innings early. He features a mid-80s fastball, a sharp 1-7 breaking curveball, and a developing mid-70s changeup. Barbe has a strong track record with freshman left-handers, and Sweat could be next in line.

-Freshman 1B/RHP Cade Cascio

Cascio is another intriguing two-way freshman prospect that the Barbe camp is excited about heading into the spring. He owns a physical 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame and hits from the left side with present gap-to-gap power. On the mound, Cascio works with a compact arm action from a ¾ slot, allowing his low-to-mid 80s fastball to show arm-side sink and run. He complements the heater with a developing slider and changeup, giving him real upside on both sides of the ball.

 

-Freshman RHP Reed Sawyer

Sawyer was a member of our Junior Future Games team last summer and is now beginning to make his presence felt at the high school level. The freshman right-hander put together a strong preseason for the Bucs and is trending toward a role in the varsity mix. He’s a reliable strike-thrower with a three-pitch arsenal, and his loose, whippy arm action from a lower ¾ slot consistently creates angle and induces plenty of weak ground-ball contact.

 

Outlook

The 2026 Barbe Buccaneers enter the season hungry and focused, driven by last year’s semifinal loss and fueled by a strong offseason in the weight room. With a deep, athletic lineup, frontline pitching, and championship experience throughout the roster, the Bucs look like one of the clear favorites on the Non-Select Division I side of the playoffs.

Will this group bring home the program’s 13th state championship? Only time will tell—but Barbe has all the pieces in place to make another deep run this spring.

 

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