Seymour Baseball Looks to Versatile Lineup in 2026 Season

Head coach Carson Sturdefant expects his young team to be hardworking, disciplined, and team-first.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 10:46pm

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Seymour baseball finished just above .500 at 12-11 last season and returns six starters this season. It is a versatile lineup for head coach Carson Sturdefant, who is looking to his seniors to lead a young team in 2026.

Why it matters

Seymour baseball is looking to build on a solid 2025 season and make a push for a stronger record and playoff contention in 2026 with a versatile roster and senior leadership.

The details

The infield will feature Truman Helms (junior catcher), Dakota Sawyers (senior 1B), Reece Hepko (junior 2B), Wyett Bennett (junior SS) and Ian Coots (sophomore 3B). In the outfield, look for Ryan Leonard (sophomore LF), Owen Benson (senior CF), Wyatt Caswell (senior RF) and Konnar Miller (sophomore RF). Leonard, Sawyers and Helms will be key pitchers.

  • Seymour opens the season on March 21-25 at the Purdy Tournament.

The players

Carson Sturdefant

Seymour's head baseball coach who is looking to his senior players to lead a young team this season.

Truman Helms

A junior catcher for Seymour's baseball team.

Dakota Sawyers

A senior first baseman and pitcher for Seymour's baseball team.

Ryan Leonard

A sophomore left fielder and pitcher for Seymour's baseball team.

Owen Benson

A senior center fielder for Seymour's baseball team.

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What they’re saying

“Versatility (will be a strength) because our team members have diverse skills and can adapt to different roles and challenges. This flexibility allows us to handle unexpected situations, support one another when needed, and complete a wide range of tasks.”

— Carson Sturdefant, Head Coach

“We want to be known as a hardworking, disciplined, and team-first group. Our identity will be built on effort, accountability, and competing every day. We want to be a team that plays with energy, supports one another, and never backs down from a challenge.”

— Carson Sturdefant, Head Coach

What’s next

Seymour opens the season on March 21-25 at the Purdy Tournament, where they will look to get off to a strong start and build momentum for the rest of the season.

The takeaway

Seymour baseball is poised for a promising 2026 season with a versatile roster and senior leadership. The team's focus on effort, accountability, and playing as a cohesive unit could pay dividends as they aim to improve on last year's record and make a push for the playoffs.