PINEVILLE, La. - Lucas Ledbetter was a record setting pitcher for the Louisiana College baseball team from 1999-2002.  Upon graduation, Ledbetter joined the Navy.  Now, Ledbetter is living his dream of playing professional baseball, pitching for the American Defenders of the Can-Am League.

Ledbetter has appeared in 24 games, sporting a 2-2 record with a 4.62 ERA.  He has pitched 48.2 innings.  Ledbetter, along with James Halle, hold the career wins record (20) for Louisiana College baseball.

Ledbetter's road to pro baseball was not the one well traveled.  This is his first year of playing pro baseball, despite being 28 years old.  He has done a tour in Iraq, and has played for the Military All-Stars, which is a team of players in the military that play exhibition games against other pro teams.