Austin Peay State University Athletics

Preston Ludwick is in his first season in Austin Peay's athletics communications office after joining the staff in Dec. 2024.

Ludwick is the primary contact for Governors baseball.

Ludwick previously served as the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications at his alma mater of Centenary from March 2023 until joining the Governors’ staff in December. 

During his time on Centenary’s communications staff, Ludwick also was responsible for overseeing the Gentlemen’s live streams while serving as a statistical inputter for multiple sports, including soccer, baseball, softball, and volleyball. He also oversaw gameday operations and maintained Centenary’s athletics website.

Before being named the Gentlemen’s Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Ludwick was a five-year letterwinner at first base and pitcher on Centenary’s baseball team, appearing in 174 games throughout his collegiate career. During his playing career, Ludwick was a three-time First Team All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference selection and the 2021 SCAC Pitcher of the Year. 

Throughout his collegiate career, Ludwick also devoted over 30 hours a week to working in Centenary’s athletics department. 

A two-time Centenary graduate, Ludwick earned his bachelor’s of science in business administration in May 2021 and a master’s of business administration in May 2023.