Blake Barthol   8 | Infielder

Barthol joins the Otters after spending a few game with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association. He spent his entire collegiate career with Coastal Carolina from 2023-26, becoming the eighth Chanticleer to have 250 hits and only the second player in program history to have 200 hits, 50 doubles and 40 home runs. He was an All-Sun Belt Conference First Team selection in 2024 after hitting .310 with 15 home runs and 61 RBI. He was an everyday player in all four seasons, including the 2025 Coastal Carolina team that made it all the way to the College World Series Championship Series.