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Official 2015 Schedule

- LSU opens up 2015 hosting Kansas on Friday, February 13th
- The first 3 series (and 13 games) are at The Box before we head to Houston for the Houston College Classic (our only away games prior to SEC)
- LSU's first SEC series is at home vs. Ole Miss starting on Friday, March 13th
- No consecutive SEC series are at home or on the road

Current Roster

Class.... No.... Name...................... Position... B/T

Fr...........18......Austin Bain...............P/INF.........R/R
Fr...........10......Grayson Bryd...........INF.............L/R
Fr...........7........Greg Deichmann......INF.............L/R
Fr...........29......Jake Godfrey............RHP...........R/R
Fr...........24......Beau Jordan.............OF.............R/R
Fr...........25......Bryce Jordan............C/INF.........R/R
Fr...........35......Alex Lange...............RHP...........R/R
Fr...........67......Jake Latz..................LHP...........R/L
Fr...........40........Ryan May.................RHP...........R/R
Fr...........21......Doug Norman...........RHP...........R/R
Fr...........2........Mike Papierski..........C...............S/R
Fr...........37......Jesse Stallings.........RHP...........R/R
Fr...........38......Troy Whitty...............RHP...........R/R

So..........46......Parker Bugg.............RHP...........R/R
So..........32......Alden Cartwright......RHP...........R/R
So..........23......Jake Fraley...............OF.............L/L
So..........55......Hunter Newman.......RHP...........R/R
So..........16......Jared Pochè.............LHP...........R/L
So..........45......Russell Reynolds.....RHP...........R/R
So..........3........Kramer Robertson....INF............R/R
So..........30......Collin Strall..............RHP...........R/R
So..........27......Danny Zardon..........INF.............R/R

Jr............8........Alex Bregman..........INF............R/R
Jr............26......Chris Chinea............C...............R/R
Jr............12......Hunter Devall...........LHP...........L/L
Jr............6........Andrew Stevenson...OF.............L/L
Jr............9........Mark Laird................OF.............L/L

Sr...........28......Kyle Bouman...........LHP............R/L
Sr...........13......Brady Domangue.....RHP...........R/R
Sr...........17......Jared Foster............OF..............R/R
Sr...........20......Conner Hale............INF.............R/R
Sr...........49......Zac Person..............LHP............L/L
Sr...........5........Chris Sciambra........OF..............L/R
Sr...........22......Kade Scivique..........C...............R/R

*Chistian Pelaez Transfers to Miami Dade College

- Walk-on, Ryan May, has made the final roster
- Turner Graham and Henri Faucheux have been cut
- Andrew Mitchell has transferred to Delgado CC in New Orleans

Final Fall Stats*
*Missing Game 2 of Fall World Series

Hitting (sorted by Avg):


Pitching (sorted by WHIP):


Advocate Article - 2015 Recruiting Class

9 out of high school
6 college transfers

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RHP Cole McKay, Spring Branch, Texas (Smithson Valley)

LHP Nick Bush, Leesburg, Ga. (Lee County)

RHP Caleb Gilbert, Hoover, Ala. (Hoover)

INF O’Neal Lochridge, Lafayette (St. Thomas More)

OF/LHP Brennan Breaux, Lafayette (St. Thomas More)

INF Trey Dawson, Hurricane, W.Va. (Hurricane)

INF Brody Wofford, Rome, Ga. (Model)

OF Antoine Duplantis Lafayette (Lafayette)

C/INF Chris Reid, Baton Rouge (St. Michael)

OF Cody Ducote, Kenner (Brother Martin; Delgado CC)

1B Bryce Adams, Baton Rouge (Dunham; Delgado CC)

INF Cole Freeman, Mandeville (Lakeshore; Delgado CC)

C Jordan Romero, Baton Rouge (Catholic; LSU-Eunice)

RHP Jacob Taylor, Picayune, Miss. (Picayune; Pearl River CC)

RHP Riley Smith, Lufkin, Texas (Hudson; San Jacinto College)

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Player Profile: Freshman Jake Godfrey



LSUSports.net Profile - Jake Godfrey

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Paul Mainieri on Jake Godfrey:
“Jake Godfrey was drafted in the 21st round by the Atlanta Braves and is one of those rare power arms that you don’t always get at the college level. He works a low 90s fastball that gets up to 94 mph on a regular basis. At 6’3”, 215 pounds, he is a physical presence on the mound and has that durable frame that can withhold a strong workload. Jake is one of our three Chicago area signees, and he led his Providence Catholic High School team to the Illinois 4A State Championship this past year. Jake has an opportunity to make a big difference for us on the mound and with the influence of Alan Dunn he could join the list of the great LSU pitchers during his tenure.”

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Twist of Fate Brings Together Jake Godfrey and LSU

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"Right before my senior season started, I was on a recruiting trip and was set to go to three different schools," Godfrey said. "I went to the first two, but didn't even go to the third one because LSU was the second one. Once I got a taste of the chance I had here, that was it for me."

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Jake is a freshman pitcher who tiger fans will come to know very well this coming season. He's one of three freshman pitchers with a real shot at starting on the weekends and even being the Friday night guy. Jake a typical power pitcher in a power pitcher's frame. But unlike most young power arms, he also has great control. Much like Aaron Nola in his first year, he'll need to learn that it's just as important to throw pitches out of the zone as it is to throw strikes.

Player Profile: Freshman Beau Jordan



LSUSports.net Profile - Beau Jordan

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Paul Mainieri on Beau Jordan:
“Beau, and his twin brother Bryce, are from Lake Charles, La. and the rich winning tradition of Barbe High School. As the starting leftfielder, Beau won state championships both in his sophomore and senior seasons. He plays a winning brand of baseball and will impact our lineup because he presents an ability to be a difference-maker in different ways. His greatest attribute is his offensive talent and knack for making things happen - reaching base safely and driving in runs. He has an aggressive approach with a compact swing that also exhibits extension through the zone which allows him to drive the ball. Simply put, he is an advanced hitter and baserunner.”

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Beau Wins MVP of Championship Game

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Jordan earned the state championship's Most Outstanding Player award after his impressive performance in Barbe's 7-1 victory over Live Oak in which he went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored that included a steal of home plate to tie the game at 1 in the first inning.

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It would be easy to go on and on about Beau's accomplishments since he (and a few other LSU recruits) made it to the Little League World Series 6 years ago. But I'd rather talk about him as a player because we may be seeing him a lot this year. He's a powerful hitter who will also hit for average. He has deceiving speed due to his stature and great instincts in the OF. And as good as he is, he plays even better in big situations. Many may think the OF is locked down, but don't be surprised if Beau takes over a spot simply because he won't give PM any other choice.

Player Profile: Freshman Bryce Jordan



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Paul Mainieri on Bryce Jordan:
“Bryce is the twin brother of Beau. Although they are hard to tell apart, their qualities as players are distinct. Bryce spent this, his senior season, as the starting catcher for Barbe High School. His defensive skills, in particular behind the plate, drastically improved throughout his high school career. Bryce encompasses versatility, having played in meaningful games at third base and first base. He is an on-base machine. I don’t think I’ve ever recruited a kid that is more determined to get on base, having set records in high school for getting hit by pitches. He has consistently squared up balls his whole high school career and has all the hitting tools you would look for in a player. He and his brother had a lot to do with the state championships they obtained throughout their careers at Barbe.”

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Bryce Sets National High School HBP Record

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"Getting hit doesn’t bother him," Barbe coach Glenn Cecchini told USA Today of Jordan. "He's built like a Neanderthal and he knows enough to turn away from the pitch."

Indeed, Jordan is a 5-foot-10, 195-pound infielder who has committed to LSU along with his twin brother Beau (insert joke about seeing double here). Bryce reportedly owns a hefty .644 on-base percentage, helping the Bucs to a 28-2 record entering the final handful of games on the regular-season schedule.

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There's no other way to put it; Bryce Jordan is scrappy. And while that may just be a cliche to some, what it means is that he plays aggressive but smart. He may not be the fastest, most talented player, but he'll outwork and out-hustle anyone on the field taking advantage of every opportunity given him to get on base and put runs on the board. On defense, he's quick on his feet which is essential for a catcher or corner infielder and he makes few mistakes. However, with a veteran infield it may be difficult for Bryce to find a starting spot although I wouldn't be surprised if he worked his way in; players like him always do.

Player Profile: Freshman Doug Norman



LSUSports.net Profile - Doug Norman

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Paul Mainieri on Doug Norman:
“Doug is a right-handed pitcher that committed to us from Ardrey Kell High School, which is located in Charlotte, N.C. Doug has the size and arm strength to emerge as a significant contributor for us under Alan Dunn’s guidance. He has an advanced, savvy feel for pitching and changes speeds on all of his offerings. He has a tall, wiry build with a lot of upside and room to fill. He’s an intense competitor and presents good deception in his delivery. One of the traits that stuck out the most in the recruiting process was Doug’s outstanding mound presence and aggressive demeanor on the rubber.”

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Change of Plans Leads Doug to LSU

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"This is where I always wanted to be," said Norman, a PerfectGame.org All-Atlantic Region selection and third-team All-American. "Some of the coaches back home kept telling me I needed to stay home, but LSU is my dream school."

"I grew up my whole life coming down here and visiting twice a year," Norman said. "I am probably the No. 1 LSU Tiger football fan there is. I've just always loved it."

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Doug is yet another freshman pitcher who could see ample time on the mound this year. It would be a mistake for Tiger fans to overlook him even with the other 3 power arms in this class. He may not have the power velocity (yet), but his mound presence, control, and deceptiveness make him extremely difficult to hit.

Player Profile: Freshman Mike Papierski



LSUSports.net Profile - Mike Papierski

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Paul Mainieri on Mike Papierski:
“Mike and his battery mate, Jake Latz, led Lemont High School to the 3A Illinois state championship. The thing that jumps out to you immediately when seeing Mike Papierski is that he looks like a big league catcher. From the body, the actions, and the way he plays the game, Mike is the total package. He’s a 6”3” switch-hitting catcher that shows an outstanding arm from behind the plate. Honestly, his game reminds me a lot of Micah Gibbs, with perhaps a little bit better arm from behind the plate. He’s already emerged as the leader of the freshmen class during the strength and conditioning workouts this summer. He’s worked hard and pushed others - which is an important attribute that you would like to see from your catcher. He can be one of the all-time greats at LSU when his career here is done.”

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Papierski and Latz Follow Path to LSU

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“It’s crazy how both of us are committed to LSU and that the same organization out of 30 drafted us,” Papierski said last week. “We’ve been friends since we were little and now we can continue our careers together.”
Papierski and Latz, teammates since age 8, were playing in Lemont’s sectional championship game when they were selected by the Jays last weekend.
Latz, ranked the 208th best prospect by Baseball America prior to the draft, was on the mound shutting out Manteno and helping Lemont secure its first sectional title, when his name was called 324th overall.
Both had to wait until after the game was over to hear they’d been drafted. Latz got the news from his father, while Papierski was told by his friends.

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Mike is everything you want in a catcher. He has great length (6'3). He's quick on his feet with a strong arm. And he's a switch hitter. LSU lucked out when they went after Latz and were able to find Pap early before he grew into his frame and got the attention of MLB scouts. This year, Pap probably has the best shot (followed closely by Deichmann) of all the freshman position players of starting from Day 1. PM is very high on him, and after seeing him play in the fall, so am I. He really can be "one of the all-time greats at LSU".

Player Profile: RS Freshman Jesse Stallings



LSUSports.net Profile - Jesse Stallings

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2014 Season:
Medical Redshirt

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Jesse Fulfilling Dreams Despite Injury

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“LSU baseball fans are the biggest and best in college baseball,” Stallings said. “We’ll have our times when we aren’t playing our best, but they’re still there and they’ll have our backs. Even the fact that one of these days I’ll be on the mound and they’ll be cheering me on really brightens my day.”
For now, Stallings, a wildlife biology major, said his main focus is in the classroom. Once spring practices begin, he said he wants to be there to help the team in any way that he can.
Before LSU ever approached Stallings, he said he always wanted to be a Tiger. He wanted to play in Alex Box no matter how many other colleges contacted him, and he would only go to another university if LSU felt he wasn’t good enough.

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Jesse missed all of last year recovering from Tommy John surgery due to an injury his senior year of high school. It seems at least one LSU player gets this surgery every year. But it has become almost routine between the surgery itself and the rehab (although it's a very long, tedious process). Jesse is back this year and got plenty of work in the fall. He's still working to get back his endurance, but it's likely he'll see a good amount of work out of the bullpen in 2015.

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LSU Baseball - 2015 Countdown Thread | 100 Days | Roster Info | Fall Ball Info

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Me too. So far with football it has been great IMO. I think basketball coverage will give a good indication of what to expect. Either way I am pumped. Will make watching on my tv so easy

ETA: and allow me to spend more time in the game threads

Player Profile: Sophomore Jared Poche



LSUSports.net Profile - Jared Poche

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2014 Season:
Appeared in 16 games (all starts), posting a 9-3 record and a 2.45 ERA in 91.2 innings with 26 walks and 52 strikeouts, and he limited opponents to a .222 batting average ... worked as LSU's No. 2 starter throughout the season behind first-team all-American Aaron Nola ... finished No. 12 in the SEC in both ERA and in opponent batting average ... pitched the first six innings of LSU's NCAA Baton Rouge Regional win over Southeastern Louisiana (May 30), allowing four runs on eight hits with one walk and one strikeout ... named to the SEC All-Tournament team after defeating Vanderbilt (May 21) - seven innings, one run on five hits, one walk, three strikeouts ... excellent outing in win at Auburn on May 15 - limited AU to three hits in eight shutout innings, recording one walk and five strikeouts ... outstanding outing at Texas A&M on May 3 - was not involved in the decision but limited the Aggies to two runs on seven hits in seven innings with five walks and three strikeouts ... excellent no-decision outing versus Tennessee (April 26), limiting the Vols to two runs on five hits in seven innings with one walk and four strikeouts ... solid 5.2 inning outing vs. Arkansas, limiting the Razorbacks to three runs on six hits with one walk and three strikeouts ... defeated Miss. State on April 5, limiting the Bulldogs to one unearned run on three hits in six innings with two walks and six strikeouts; fired a season-high 108 pitches in the outing ... recorded his first career SEC victory on March 22 with an exceptional performance against Georgia, earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors ... he worked 8.2 innings, limiting the Bulldogs to one run on three hits with two walks and six strikeouts ... Poche' fired 5.1 hitless innings before Georgia chopped an infield single in the sixth ... worked 4.1 innings in SEC debut at Vanderbilt (March 15), allowing four runs on five hits in 4.1 innings with five walks and three strikeouts ... defeated Texas Southern (Feb. 23) by working seven innings and limiting TSU to one run on four hits with no walks and seven strikeouts.

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Jared is coming off of a fantastic Freshman season where he became the Saturday starter behind Aaron Nola. A lefty with 3 solid pitches, Jared is a competitor above anything else. With a such a young staff, he'll be the anchor of the rotation regardless of the day he pitches (Friday or Saturday).

Player Profile: Sophomore Russell Reynolds



LSUSports.net Profile - Russell Reynolds

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2014 Season:
Received a medical redshirt as he continued to rehabilitate from the injury.

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Much like Hunter Newman, Russell was sidelined last year with an injury after a promising freshman season. He tore his labrum, which as I mentioned before, is one of the worst injuries a pitcher can have. It has been over 18 months since his injury, and he still may not be 100%. Adding insult to injury, Russell had a setback this fall when he hurt his non-throwing elbow falling out the back of a truck. If he can get healthy and remain healthy, he would add much needed depth to a young pitching staff.

Player Profile: Sophomore Collin Strall



LSUSports.net Profile - Collin Strall

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Paul Mainieri on Collin Strall:
“Collin was the last addition to this recruiting class and the sole junior college transfer. He attended Tallahassee Community College for one year where he had a very successful freshman campaign. He is a right-handed sidearm reliever who will sit in the mid to upper 80s with a great deal of movement. He also possesses a slider and a change-up that you don’t always see from that arm angle. In the 2014 season he was the go-to guy out of the bullpen, pitching critical innings for TCC. He had one career start, but managed a 7-2 record, which is a clear indicator that he had the ball in his hands when the game was on the line. He averaged better than a strikeout per inning in a very competitive JUCO conference. He pounds the strike zone and competes at a high level which will make an immediate impact in our bullpen. He will be the first sidearmer that we have had on our staff in my tenure, and we are excited about a different look or arm angle coming out of our bullpen.”

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Collin comes to us from Tallahassee Community College where he was a middle reliever. He'll likely retain that roll at LSU specializing against right-handed hitters thanks to his side-arm deliver. Collin is a true side-armer, not a submarine or, like Aaron Nola, three-quarters. This gives him a big advantage vs. righties because of a slider that will sweep away from them while his fastball will tail in hard. Look for his success to be based heavily on this ability to work both sides of the plate.

Player Profile: Sophomore Danny Zardon



LSUSports.net Profile - Danny Zardon

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2014 Season:
Played in 28 games with 13 starts (six at 1B, five at 3B, one at 2B, one at DH) ... batted .268 (15-for-56) with two doubles, one homer, 10 RBI and eight runs ... 3-for-5 with three runs scored versus Northwestern State (May 13) ... delivered a double and an RBI in LSU's May 10 win over Alabama ... launched a grand slam – the first homer of his collegiate career – on February 28 versus Yale.

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Last year at this time, we weren't sure if Danny or Kramer would be taking over at 2B. Both had decent falls, but KRob got the nod and mainly his defense kept him on the field. This year, Danny has a good shot at 3B with Ibarra graduating. His bat seems to have come alive as well hitting over .300 in the Cape and leading the team in slugging this fall. He's got a strong enough arm to play third, but we'll have to wait and see if his glove can handle the hot corner.

Player Profile: Sophomore Kramer Robertson



LSUSports.net Profile - Kramer Robertson

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2014 Season:
Played in 47 games with 30 starts at second base ... batted .200 (20-for-100) with six doubles, one homer, 20 RBI, 19 runs and three stolen bases ... unloaded first career collegiate home run versus Northwestern State on May 13 ... produced a two-run double in LSU win over Tennessee on April 25 ... also launched a two-run double in LSU's 5-4 win over Arkansas on April 12 ... 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in win over Toledo (Feb. 22) ... made a spectacular sliding catch of a fly ball in foul territory vs. Grambling on Feb. 16; the play made the ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 that day.

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Kramer won the 2B starting job last year of Danny Zardon. He did it mostly due to his defense being exceptionally quick with above average range. He had a Stevenson-esque freshman year at the plate just hitting .200 but still had a respectable on-base percentage due to walks. He hass improved his bat extensively culminating in his selection as a Cape Cod All-Star. He will likely remain at 2B this year where he and Alex Bregman work extremely well together.

Player Profile: Junior Alex Bregman



LSUSports.net Profile - Alex Bregman

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2014 Season:
Started all 63 of LSU's games at shortstop, batting .316 (77-for-244) with 16 doubles, six homers, 35 runs and 12 stolen bases ... earned second-team all-SEC recognition from the league's coaches ... batted .451 (23-for-51) in last 12 games of the 2014 season with six doubles, three homers, 16 RBI and 12 runs ... named to the 2014 NCAA Regional All-Tournament team, hitting .533 (8-for-15) with two doubles, three RBI and two runs ... named to 2014 SEC All-Tournament team after batting .412 (7-for-17) with two doubles, one homer, five RBI, three runs ... career-high eight RBI vs. Northwestern State (May 13, 2014), including his first career grand slam ... 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, two RBI and two runs in May 2 win over Texas A&M; it was his third three-hit game of the season ... hit .444 (8-for-18) in LSU's four games during the week of April 22-27 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs ... Bregman was 6-for-15 (.400) in the Tennessee series (April 25-27) with two doubles, three RBI, two runs and one steal ... launched three-run homer versus McNeese State (April 2) to erase 3-2 deficit and lift Tigers to 10-3 victory ... reached base safely in the Tigers' first 19 games of the season; streak was broken at Vanderbilt (March 15) ... collected four RBI vs. Purdue (March 7) as he was 3-for-4 with a run scored.

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This will likely be Bregman's last year as an LSU Tiger with him projecting to be a first-round pick in the 2015 draft. Unquestionably the teams best returning player, Alex will be looking to lead the Tigers back to Omaha. If there's one thing Alex can improve upon it's consistency. There were times last year where he made very little impact for stretches at a time. It may not be a fair criticism, but for this team to reach its potential, Alex will have to be that special player we know he can be in critical moments throughout the year.

Player Profile: Junior Chris Chinea



LSUSports.net Profile - Chris Chinea

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2014 Season:
Played in 42 games (19 starts at catcher, four starts at DH and two starts at first base), batting .250 (19-for-76) with five doubles, two homers, nine runs and 13 RBI ... started two games in the SEC Tournament and was credited with three RBI ... threw out 10 base runners attempting to steal during the season ... 2-for-3 with a solo homer versus Alabama on May 10 in Game 2 of doubleheader ... 2-for-3 versus Arkansas on April 12 with one double, one RBI and one run scored ... 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI versus Purdue (March 9).

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Chris' strength was and continues to be his hitting. Named a Cape Cod All-Star after batting .310, he hits for power and will likely be right in the middle of the LSU lineup regardless of where he plays on defense (or just takes the DH spot). He'll be in the running to start at catcher or first base but faces stiff competition behind the plate and a crowded infield that will likely push a more athletic player to first.

Player Profile: Junior Hunter Devall



LSUSports.net Profile - Hunter Devall

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2014 Season:
Appeared in 18 games out of the Tigers' bullpen, posting a 1-0 mark and a 3.10 ERA in 20.1 innings with eight walks and 16 strikeouts ... earned relief win at Ole Miss (April 19), as he pitched 2.2 innings, limiting the Rebels to two hits with no walks and two strikeouts ... superb relief outing vs. Lamar (April 9) - two scoreless innings with one hit, no walks and career-best four strikeouts ... pitched a shutout inning at Florida (March 29), allowing no hits with one strikeout ... effective relief outing at Northwestern State (March 6), firing two scoreless innings with no hits and three strikeouts.

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Hunter is a lefty pitcher who will be critical against teams with heavy lefty lineups. His 3/4 arm slot and plus breaking pitch make him very difficult to hit from the left side. For example: LSU is a lefty-dominated team, and Hunter lead all pitchers this fall with a 11.17 K/9 ratio. He'll still be in the bullpen this year but will no doubt increase his workload with so few LHP in the pen.

From what I've heard, all home games and all SEC games should be covered by SECN+, so you can at least watch them online through WatchESPN if they're not on TV. Only question will be road non-conference games. Fortunately there aren't many of those.

you are correct Cheer. I know the first place I'll be checking for road nonconf games. shouldn't be too big of an issue. Either way, cannot wait