A former MLB All-Star is going to be the guest speaker at this year’s Nicholls State University First Pitch Banquet.
Five-time All-Star and 2000 National League MVP Jeff Kent will speak at the 2025 First Pitch Banquet, which will be held at the Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center on February 1 at 6 p.m.
The event is presented by Thibodaux Regional and the Colonel Baseball Coaches Committee. Cost to attend is $150/ticket or $1,200 for a table. Those to attend will get to listen to the story of Kent’s career. The 17-year veteran had a storied MLB career, collecting several accolades and retiring as the second baseman with the most home runs in MLB history.
The First Pitch Banquet is an annual fundraiser to benefit the Nicholls baseball team.
Over the years, several major names in the sport have spoken at the event, including MLB Hall of Famer Chipper Jones, Ben McDonald and others.
