
Brooks Leonard is NSU’s table-setter with speed, on-base skills, and breakout momentum
In the 2026 season, Brooks Leonard has emerged as Northwestern State’s leadoff spark, hitting .333 with a .414 on-base percentage in nine games atop the order and stealing four bases in that span. He was a 2025 second-team All-Southland Conference selection after leading the team in batting average (.315), on-base percentage (.418), triples (3), and stolen bases (24), while also contributing at four defensive positions. The standout fit is his impact bat-on-ball approach, speed, and versatility, plus a disciplined, high-academic profile that signals reliability and coachability.[2][9]


