Luke Lirette is giving SE Louisiana a steady left-handed starter with strikeout upside
In the 2026 season, Luke Lirette has been a dependable arm for SE Louisiana, showing swing-and-miss potential and real toughness in bigger spots. He was 3-2 with a 2.25 ERA through the season’s cumulative stats, and he authored a career-type outing against Southern Miss with 6.2 scoreless innings and seven strikeouts, plus a late win over McNeese by finishing the final three innings. The differentiator: he’s not just throwing strikes — he can work deep, hold his stuff under pressure, and give the Lions quality innings when the game tightens up.
