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The LSU Baseball team will celebrate its 2025 National Championship with a free event at Alex Box Stadium on June 25, featuring a musical performance, trophy presentation, remarks from dignitaries, and fireworks, with live TV coverage and merchandise available.
In a controversial call during the SEC tournament, LSU's catcher Brady Neal was ruled to have committed a catcher's balk, allowing South Carolina to score a run in the 10th inning. Despite the confusion and LSU coach Jay Johnson's ejection, LSU ultimately won the game with a two-run walk-off home run by Steven Milam, advancing to the championship game against Tennessee.
LSU baseball suffered a tough loss to Florida in Game 2, leading to a crucial rubber match in the series. The game will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Alex Box Stadium and can be watched on SEC Network. LSU's Thatcher Hurd will face off against Florida's Jac Caglianone in the deciding game.
LSU baseball secured its first win in Southeastern Conference play by defeating Mississippi State 9-8, and will face off in a potential series-clinching game on Sunday at Dudly Noble Field. The Tigers, ranked No. 2 by D1Baseball, will be led by RHP Thatcher Hurd, while Mississippi State will have BHP Jurrangelo Cijntje on the mound. Fans can catch the game on SEC Network+ or listen on various radio stations.
LSU baseball aims to maintain a perfect record at Minute Maid Park as they face Texas State in their final game, following victories against UL and Texas. Texas State, currently 2-0 over the weekend, will present a challenge as they have faced several Power-5 opponents. The game will take place at 3 p.m. at Minute Maid Park in Houston and can be watched online or listened to on various radio stations.
LSU baseball will face Stony Brook in a rematch on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Alex Box Stadium. The game can be streamed on SEC Network+ and will feature LSU's left-hander Javen Coleman aiming to bounce back from their previous loss to Stony Brook.
LSU baseball started its 2024 season with a strong 4-0 record, with standout performances from freshman Steven Milam and junior college transfer Fidel Ulloa. The team also saw strong pitching from Javen Coleman and impressive defensive play from its catchers. The series highlighted competition for playing time and potential rotation changes, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
LSU Baseball defeated VMI 11-8 on opening day at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. The Tigers move to 1-0 on the season, with Nate Ackhenhausen earning the win with three innings pitched, six strikeouts, and two walks. They will face Central Arkansas on Saturday at 1 PM CT.
LSU has released its 2024 baseball schedule, which includes 27 games against teams that participated in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The season begins on February 16 against VMI, and the Tigers will also play six games against clubs that advanced to the College World Series. Current season ticket holders have until October 2 to renew their tickets, and applications are available for fans to join a request list for new season tickets and parking permits. The Tigers' non-conference schedule includes a trip to Minute Maid Park in Houston for the Astros Foundation Classic. The SEC slate begins on March 15 with a road series against Mississippi State.
LSU baseball pitcher Paul Skenes has signed a record-breaking rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, receiving a $9.2 million signing bonus, the highest ever for a first contract. Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, had an outstanding season, setting the LSU baseball record for single-season strikeouts and earning Most Outstanding Player honors in the College World Series. He is regarded as one of the best pitching prospects ever and has drawn comparisons to Stephen Strasburg.
LSU baseball had a successful MLB Draft, with seven current roster players and three incoming freshmen selected. The Tigers set a school record with 13 current players drafted, including the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks. LSU right-hander Garrett Edwards was the first to be selected, followed by Blake Money, Brayden Jobert, Riley Cooper, and Jordan Thompson. The players have until July 25th to sign professional contracts.
The 2023 MLB Draft is underway, with the Pittsburgh Pirates selecting LSU right-hander Paul Skenes as the No. 1 pick. The draft has seen LSU teammates Dylan Crews and Ty Floyd also selected in the top 100. The San Francisco Giants are perceived as winners so far, making three Day 1 selections and landing three first-round talents. On the other hand, Chase Dollander, the top pitching prospect, was selected by the Colorado Rockies, a team known for struggling to develop pitchers. The Tampa Bay Rays also had a successful draft, selecting three players worthy of first-round consideration. The Kansas City Royals are seen as losers for selecting high-school catchers and right-handers early in the draft, which historically has had a low success rate. Additionally, the draft saw a lack of collegiate left-handed pitchers selected in the first round, and the Oakland Athletics' pick of Jacob Wilson at No. 6 was met with criticism due to his lack of impact at the plate. The introduction of the draft lottery for the top six picks was seen as a positive change for the league.
Louisiana State University (LSU) baseball signee and top-ranked left-handed pitcher, Jake Brown, has announced on Twitter that he will be joining the LSU Tigers and foregoing the opportunity to enter the MLB Draft. Brown, who was not selected in the first 10 rounds of the draft, is the No. 1 prospect in Louisiana and the No. 116 recruit in the nation from the Class of 2023. This announcement follows another LSU signee, Kade Anderson, who also decided to withdraw from the MLB Draft.
The Cincinnati Reds have selected LSU baseball pitcher Ty Floyd with the No. 38 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Floyd is known for his exceptional fastball, which has a good velocity and movement profile. However, his secondary pitches need improvement, and he must work on his control to become a quality starting pitcher at the major league level.
The Kansas City Royals have selected Blake Mitchell, a top LSU baseball signee, with the No. 8 pick in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Mitchell, a highly regarded high school prospect and catcher, has decided to sign with the Royals instead of attending LSU. He had an impressive season at Sinton High School, batting .451 with six home runs and 42 RBIs. Mitchell is considered the top recruit in LSU's 2023 class and the only catcher in their recruiting class.