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LSU coach Jay Johnson landed a commitment from Tennessee left-handed pitcher Ryler Smart on Thursday night.

Smart, a native of Pearland, Texas, redshirted with the Vols this past season but was the No. 25 LHP in the 2024 class, according to Perfect Game.



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Lou Loomis5 months
Member that year under Manieri when we didn’t have any lefty pitchers? I member.
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stonedbegonias5 months
Sweet travel baw name. Welcome Ryler!
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pkf4lsu5 months
Solid solid kiddo. Good friends with my son. Good get.
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Spankum5 months
Welcome aboard, Ryler Smart!
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BayouTigers4Life5 months
2 days 2 lefties. Nice!
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CTtiger305 months
Gang im not gonna lie i just love this local sports team!!
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BigTigerJoe5 months
And so it begins. I can’t wait to see how 2026 unfolds. Jay will tinker all season and then perfection.
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Genestealer555 months
Seems like a smart decision
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GoneFishing215 months
He passed on Vitello.
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Upgrade your vowel game, baw
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Cycledude5 months
If Coach Johnson wants him, I want him! Go Ryler!
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LSUbacchus815 months
Nice!
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