Kevin Batiste

Sports Reporter

Baton Rouge, La.

Kevin Batiste Jr. was born in Baton Rouge and raised in Rosedale. An Iberville MSA West graduate, his sports obsession began at a young age when his mom would scold him for watching classic football games instead of being productive.

Kevin began at WAFB as an intern. He would get hired on as a sports producer before later being promoted to sports reporter. As much as he enjoys being a fan of the games, what Kevin enjoys the most is showcasing our local athletes so they and their families can have memories to cherish. (Or so the kids can show off to their friends.)

Contact Kevin via email at kevin.batiste@wafb.com and if you see him around, give him a shout!

Education

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Mass Communication (Broadcasting)

Pro Sports

Saints defense shows up ready on first day in full pads

Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 7:37 PM CDT

By Kevin Batiste

The Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was rightfully blasting on the “1st of tha Month” at Saints Training Camp, which was also the first day in full pads, and the defense came ready.

Sports

Dooley talks historic matchup against LSU, other topics

Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT

By Kevin Batiste

The Bayou Classic announced tickets went on sale on Wednesday, June 29, but for some Southern fans, the season finale might take a back seat to the second playing date.

Sports

Southern hits the field for first day of fall camp

Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 at 8:02 PM CDT

By Kevin Batiste

The Jags were out on The Bluff early, but not as early as in the past, for day one of fall camp.

College

LSU gets ready to face Gonzaga in NCAA Regional

Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 6:55 PM CDT

By Kevin Batiste

The Oregon Ducks are the host team at PK Park for the 2021 Eugene Regional but it is the LSU Tigers that are looking to send their head coach out on a positive note.