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]

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High School Name: Belle Chasse High School

Head Coach: Evan Tageant

Classification: Class 4A (Non-Select D-II)

District: 9-4A

2025 Record: 18-16

2025 Playoff Finish: Bi-District Finalist

No. of Returning Positional Starters: 3

No. of Returning Pitchers: 3

Team Strengths: Pitching & Middle of the Order Experience

Top Upperclassmen (2026 & 2027 Class): 2026 Alex Richardson (Southern Miss commit), 2026 Danny King, 2026 Blaise Galmiche

Top Underclassmen (2028 & 2029 Class): 2028 Jaxon Jones

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Team Preview

The Belle Chasse Fighting Cardinals enter 2026 with confidence, identity, and one of the most competitive schedules in program history. Head Coach Evan Tageant returns a seasoned core built around elite pitching and middle-of-the-order experience—two ingredients that should keep Belle Chasse firmly in the postseason hunt.

Belle Chasse’s greatest advantage lies on the mound, where they feature one of Louisiana’s premier 1–2 combos in seniors Alex Richardson and Danny King. The Cardinals also possess reliable run-producers in the middle of the order, giving this group a chance to win every night.

While the top half of the lineup is proven, sustaining scoring throughout all nine spots remains a key area for growth. Several new faces will be asked to step into everyday roles, making development and consistency essential early in the season.

Top Returning Players

-2026 RHP/SS Alex Richardson

2025 Stats: 7–4, 58.1 IP, 101 K, 1.44 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, .164 BAA | .293 AVG, 2 HR, 9 2B, 1 3B, 16 RBI

2025 Accolades: All-District, All-Region, All-Metro (New Orleans), All-State (LBCA & LSWA)

A four-year starter and the unquestioned heartbeat of the program, Richardson returns after one of the most dominant pitching seasons in school history. He’s widely viewed as one of the top arms in Louisiana, and Belle Chasse will be in contention every single time he takes the mound. Offensively, he’ll once again anchor the middle of the order and serve as the team’s tone-setter—both on the field and in the clubhouse.

 

-2026 1B/LHP Blaise Galmiche

2025 Stats: .315 AVG, 28 H, 3 2B, 23 RBI

A three-year starter who has steadily improved each season, Galmiche is poised for a true breakout senior campaign. He’ll be a cornerstone defensively at first base and provide much-needed power and run production from the middle of the lineup. For Belle Chasse to reach its ceiling, Galmiche must be one of the most consistent offensive weapons on the roster.

-2026 RHP/UTL Danny King

2025 Stats: 3–5, 51.1 IP, 46 K, 3.27 ERA, 1.40 WHIP

King emerged as a reliable No. 2 starter in 2025, delivering quality start after quality start. His competitive presence and pitchability make him a crucial part of the Cardinals’ identity. In 2026, King will be counted on even more—not just on the mound, but also as a versatile defender and contributor in the lineup.

 

Underclassmen To Watch

-2028 MIF/RHP Jaxon Jones

2025 Stats: .289 AVG, 11 H, .413 OBP; Played in 18 games

Jones gained valuable experience as a freshman, starting all three playoff games and locking down a role late in the season. Now a sophomore, he’s expected to start in the middle infield and hit near the top of the order. The staff is confident in his mature approach, defensive consistency, and ability to spark the offense. Jones has a chance to become a foundational piece for the program over the next three years.

Team Outlook

Belle Chasse enters the season with legitimate postseason ambitions. Their schedule is intentionally loaded with top-tier competition to prepare this group for May baseball.

The Cardinals will lean heavily on the dominant pitching duo of Alex Richardson and Danny King, giving them a chance to win every series they play. Offensively, the senior core of Richardson, Galmiche, and catcher Caleb Corcoran will be responsible for setting the tone, providing leadership, and generating consistent run production.

With a strong upper-class backbone and emerging talent in players like Jaxon Jones, Belle Chasse has all the ingredients to take a significant step forward. If the younger players settle in and the offense becomes more balanced, this is a team capable of making noise in the Non-Select Division II playoff field—and potentially playing their best baseball when it matters most.

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