LSU Signee Lucas Nawrocki Reveals MLB Draft Decision

By Staff ReporterJul 10, 202610:57 pmDiscuss the story20
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LSU signee Lucas Nawrocki, a two-way standout from Aledo High School (Texas), announced Friday night that he has withdrawn his name from the MLB Draft and will be heading to Baton Rouge.

The 5-11, 190-pound left-hander is talented enough to contribute as both a pitcher and a position player, but most scouts believe his quickest path to making an impact at LSU will be on the mound.

He features:

-Fastball up to 94-95 mph
-A high-spin slider (around 3,200 rpm) that some evaluators considered one of the best breaking balls in the 2026 draft class
-A developing changeup
-A deceptive three-quarter arm slot that creates difficult angles for hitters.

At the plate, Nawrocki is also an accomplished hitter. During his senior season, he helped lead Aledo to the Texas 5A State Championship, batting .421 with a 1.236 OPS, nine home runs, and 15 doubles. His power showed up at the MLB Draft Combine as well, where he reportedly produced exit velocities up to 109 mph.



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BIIIL3 days
Doesn't look like a high school teenager. Appears to be in his 20s lol
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Popstiger2 days
I was thinking ‘he sure looks old’
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CajunBullet2 days
That's the way an athlete looks when they are mature, determined, and willing to go the distance to be successful! ????
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Tiger19882 days
Big headed John Peterson was held back to get an extra year. They thought he would be gone as a draft eligible So. Nope. He is a dead red FB hitter and unless he doesn’t improve, he will be riding the pine. He may end up being a transfer.
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uptowntiger843 days
Nice get!
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Timeoday3 days
This kid is the real deal. Beautiful news!!
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tigerpierre3 days
Hallelujah
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Bill W Tiger3 days
Welcome aboard the 'greatest train in college baseball'!
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Shawn773 days
Great News! Welcome to ‘The Land of Champions’!
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Geaux Guy3 days
Awesome!
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This would give LSU a candidate for the John Olerud Award if used both ways. Looking forward to watching this young man develop!
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atl_tiger23 days
Awesome news! ESPN mock draft has Lucas going in the 91st slot.
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Serraneaux2 days
Who? He’s 5’7”
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5’7” , you must be looking in a mirror. lol
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jlbasm3 days
Asked what our odds were a few weeks ago and got roasted. Glad he’s coming and super excited about his potential
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TaderSalad3 days
" left-hander who bats and throws left-handed." Thanks for the clarification, Leo.
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BBQ3 days
A little redundant but I guess he could be a switch hitter
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BOSCEAUX3 days
My son threw left and batted right. My daughter threw right and batted left.
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Sweep Da Leg3 days
Not a baseball guy eh
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