Cooper Carlgren signs with Nationals as undrafted free agent
BEAUMONT, Texas 鈥� Another Lamar University baseball player is headed to the professional ranks. Cooper Carlgren recently signed with the Washington Nationals as an undrafted free agent. A right-handed pitcher from Topeka, Kan., Carlgren went 2-1 with a 4.44 ERA in 19 appearances, including four starts, during the 2026 season. He struck out 53 batters in 48.2 innings. Carlgren earned Southland Conference All-Tournament team honors after posting a 1.86 ERA with a 1-0 record and seven strikeouts in two appearances, including one start, spanning 9.2 innings. He delivered a season-long 7.2 innings in a 4-2 victory over Stephen F. Austin…
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