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LSU Pitcher Paul Gervase Changes Course After Being Drafted By The New York Mets

by Staff Reporter

July 19, 202239 Comments

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On Monday, LSU pitcher Paul Gervase sent a promising tweet out suggesting that he was returning to the team for another year after he did not hear his name called early in the MLB Draft.

Things changed quickly on Tuesday after Gervase was drafted by the New York Mets in the 12th round. Gervase has since deleted his tweet and sent a farewell message to LSU fans.

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mla0100•22 months

How bad can the Mets really want Paul, if the last pick that even list a Slot Value is in Round 10 and pick #316 (42 picks ahead of Paul) and has a value of $149K!?! Still think he should come back and pitch for a Tiger Club that has been initially ranked at #1 or #2 in the Preseason Polls. He could improve his value appreciatively by being one of the Top Relievers on an Omaha-bound SEC Club!

oleheat•22 months

Best Of Luck, Paul!

Lutcher Lad•22 months

Hope this journey brings you much success! Grateful for your time as a Tiger!

Timeoday•22 months

This fella has incredible potential. Hopefully all works out.

ezride25•22 months

“Me and my family” Definitely should have stayed in school.

Broyota2•22 months

Wait this kid really went pro after getting drafted in the 12th round?

Sput•22 months

Can get big bucks in the late rounds if you have amateur eligibility left and the pro club really wants you.

Hawgnsincebirth55•22 months

Considering there’s 40+ rounds in the mob draft that’s not a bad slot. If you get drafted in the top 20 rounds the club thinks you have a shot at the majors. Plus guys get way more money whenever they have years left to come back to school due to the leverage they have of coming back and playing more college ball. Probably smart on his part.

CDawson•22 months

How do I know that you know nothing about a 12th round picks status in pro ball.

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Lsu101205•22 months

He volunteered to play for the Mets? On purpose?

slowmoe•22 months

whatever bro.

offshoretiger•22 months

That was stupid

sabbertooth•22 months

Enjoyed watching him play for the tigers. Wish him the best in MLB.

MojoTigerBalls•22 months

Extremely difficult decision for 17 to 19 year-old to make. I don’t think either decision is right or wrong, only hindsight will tell if it was likely the best decision. Good luck to this young man.

emanresu•22 months

He's 22.

DeafVallyBatnR•22 months

I feel sorry for you sad SOBs to bash a guy who got Drafted into the MLB. A dream he has had his whole life.

southsidedell•22 months

Bruh he got drafted to AAA if he is going in the 12 round lol

HarveyTunnel•22 months

On radio today, it was reported that players in these rounds could earn up to 150k.

Sissidog02•22 months

They can earn even more, depending on position- pitchers are that position.

lsuson•22 months

That’s not a lot after taxes. If he stayed and had a solid year you could definitely double or triple that total.

TIGERhype•22 months

150k will get you a room the size of a toaster in east Harlem.

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NASA_ISS_Tiger•22 months

What's a minor league pitcher make these days?

mla0100•22 months

Hate that Paul is passing up a chance to play for the Tigers in a year that most think they will be a force in CBB. He would have, most certainly, improved his draft stock with a good showing? Now he may be left saying, "I could've been a contender"!?! I think this is a big mistake but Good luck!

DeafVallyBatnR•22 months

Who are you to say this about what he does for his future.

TwoDatBait•22 months

Double edged sword, he could also frick up his arm and never pitch another inning….

Macavity92•22 months

He may improve his draft stock but he definitely losing negotiating leverage if he returns.

Morpheus•22 months

Poor decision making all around at the end for Gervase

brett408•22 months

Big mistake. He probably left millions of future dollars on the table with this brilliant decision.

jrobic4•22 months

Like the kid and wish him the best. The way this went down sucjs though