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University of Southern Indiana Athletics

2027 Baseball Roster

Ray Simmons, USI Athletic Communications
Ray Simmons, USI Athletic Communications
Ray Simmons, USI Athletic Communications
Elizabeth Courtney Randolph/USI

89 Caydon Laird

  • Position Right-Handed Pitcher
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Ht./Wt. 6-1 / 188
  • B/T R-R
  • Hometown Brownwood, TX
  • Major Engineering

Biography

2026: 
  • Posted a 3.74 ERA and a 2-1 record out of the bullpen and 21.2 innings of work.
  • Struck out 15 batters in 31 games, including a season-high two four times.
  • Held opposing hitters to a .275 batting average.
TRANSFER: 
  • Transferred to USI after one season at Lenoir-Rhyne University. 
  • Made 14 appearances on the mound for the Bears, posting a 3.94 ERA with 16.0 innings pitched.
  • Generated 13 strikeouts and seven walks.
  • Pitched 2.0 innings in back-to-back appearances in the Southeast Regional with five strikeouts.  
HIGH SCHOOL: 
  • Lettered in baseball at Early High School (Early, Texas). 
  • Played four years of varsity baseball at Early
  • Named District 8-3A Pitcher of the Year as a senior for the Longhorns.
PERSONAL: 
  • Son of Dustyn Laird and Lori Ruskey. 

Statistics

Season:
2027

Season Statistics

Season Statistics

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Career Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 19

    2026Sophomore

    Pitcher
    6'1" 188 lbs
    19
  • 89

    2027Redshirt Junior

    Right-Handed Pitcher
    6'1" 188 lbs
    89