Caston Thompson is Nicholls’ lefty power bat and lineup engine
In the 2026 season, Caston Thompson emerged as Nicholls’ offensive catalyst, hitting .306 with 14 home runs, 43 RBI, 56 hits, and a .427 on-base percentage over 50 starts at first base; his 14 homers ranked second in a single season in program history. He also won Southland Conference Hitter of the Week after a blistering stretch that included 12 hits, three doubles, two homers, and a .462 average. The big draw here is real middle-order thump from a left-handed hitter who also walks, scores, and produces in bunches—exactly the kind of bat that changes a lineup fast.
