Jay Johnson Reveals Starting Position For Infielder Steven Milam

LSU coach Jay Johnson appeared on the Batter Up show this week and revealed that infielder Steven Milam will start at shortstop to begin the season for the Tigers.

Milam, a sophomore from Las Cruces, N.M., started 59 games at second base last season and one start at shortstop. He will replace Michael Braswell, who is moving to third base. Per NOLA.com:

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Milam was LSU's second baseman last season and stood out defensively because of his arm strength and quickness at the position. He spent some time at shortstop last season and primarily played there in high school.

Johnson has also repeatedly said this preseason that Milam is the Tigers' best defensive infielder.

"My comfort is Steven has shown a really good ability to come get the ball. His quickness moving left and right has been good, and he's got a good (and) accurate arm," Johnson said. "And because he does a good job of coming and getting the ball, he's got kind of a really good internal baseball clock. We are going to be able to take advantage of that range."

Milam replaces senior Michael Braswell at the position. Braswell played 64 games at short last season but now moves to third base, a spot he played seven games at his sophomore year with South Carolina.

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