Billikens Bolster Roster with Six Transfers
 
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis baseball head coach Darin Hendrickson announced the addition of six transfers who will join the Billikens for the 2025 campaign.
 
"We are excited to welcome a great core group of excellent student-athletes to campus," Hendrickson said. "This group will help us keep our strong tradition of contending each season, and we are thrilled for the opportunity to coach them. All are high-level players with experience who bring a solid boost to our returning group."

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The new Billikens are:
 
J.T. Crabbe – Jr. – C – Lake Forest, Calif. (Orange Coast College)
 
Crabbe caught for two seasons at Orange Coast College in California. He led the 2024 Pirates in batting average (.331) while slugging nine homers and 30 RBIs in 39 games.
 
Hendrickson on Crabbe: "J.T. is a solid catch-throw catcher and has a plus bat. He brings us needed experience behind the plate and added pop to the lineup. J.T. is expected to be a mainstay in the lineup right away."
 
Ian Halverson – Jr. – SS – Vista, Calif. (Palomar College)
 
Halverson was a career .331 hitter in two seasons at Palomar College in California. An honorable mention All-Conference selection in 2024, Halverson helped the Comets to a 70-19 record during his two seasons with the club.
 
Hendrickson on Halverson: "Ian is an experienced shortstop and is very athletic, so he can move around the diamond. He had a tremendous sophomore season and is a great competitor. Ian will bring a great presence and steadiness to the infield for us."
 
Stephen Hernandez – RS So. – LHP – Chandler, Ariz. (South Mountain CC / Arizona State)
 
Hernandez helped South Mountain CC to an NJCAA Region I Division I championship in 2024. He made 18 appearances (15 starts) and posted a 4-2 record and a 4.75 ERA. He struck out 69 batters in 72 innings of work. Hernandez redshirted in 2023 at Arizona State.
 
Hendrickson on Hernandez: "Stephen started his career at Arizona State and had a very good year at South Mountain CC. We expect him to be a weekend starter for us. Stephen is an extremely competitive player who throws strikes."
 
Chase Minor – RS Sr. – RHP – Merced, Calif. (San Diego / San Francisco)
 
Minor played the last two years at the University of San Diego after beginning his career at the University of San Francisco. He has appeared in 30 games over his collegiate career and has struck out 25 batters.
 
Hendrickson on Minor: "Chase is an experienced, quality pitcher who needs innings. He has great arm talent with a good number of appearances under his belt. We anticipate Chase being a very important piece in our bullpen."
 
Christian Pownall – RS Fr. – LHP – Russiaville, Ind. (Ohio State)
 
Pownall redshirted at Ohio State last season. He prepped at Western High School in Russiaville, Indiana, recording a 1.63 ERA while striking out 151 batters in 90 innings. Pownall also set a school record by striking out 18 in a single game.
 
Hendrickson on Pownall: "Christian has swing-and-miss stuff and is a strike thrower who is ready to jump into a rotation sooner rather than later. He has a lot of upside to his game and has a chance at a breakout season this year."
 
Stryder Salas – Jr. – RHP – Chandler, Ariz. (South Mountain CC / Utah Valley)
 
Salas began his collegiate career at Utah Valley in 2023, making four appearances on the season. He transferred to South Mountain CC in 2024 and appeared in 10 games for the Cougars, helping them to an NJCAA Region I Division I championship.
 
Hendrickson on Salas: "Stryder is another player with experience at the Division I level. He has big-time stuff in the backend of the bullpen with a fastball in the 94-96 range. Stryder will be expected to be in high-leverage situations for us."

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The Billikens won the Atlantic 10 Conference regular-season title in 2024 and advanced to the championship round of the A-10 Tournament in 2023. SLU is 70-39 over the last two seasons.
 
More additions to the SLU roster will be announced throughout the summer. The six transfers join an incoming class that already includes freshmen Hank Gomric, Tyler Holman, Lucas Redd and Adam Shipley.