The Advocate is reporting that former LSU left-handed pitcher Jake Latz is transferring to Kent State.

Coach Paul Mainieri had previously confirmed that Latz would be leaving the program back in June, but it was unclear at the time as to where he would continue his baseball career.
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The 2014 Illinois Pitcher of the Year who elected in June to transfer from LSU after two anticipated but injury-plagued seasons will finish his career at Kent State, he confirmed to The Advocate on Monday.

Due to NCAA transfer rules, Latz will sit out this season because he transferred to another Division I college. Latz would be immediately eligible had he chosen to play at a junior college.
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Not a bad move ..having coached at Kent St I can honestly say that Mike BirkBeck (pitching coach) is the top pitching Coach in all of the Northeast..hands down. He and the program has churned out first round talent type arms consistently and has several big league players to their credit ... Latz is from the area (Illinois) and was heavily recruited and these things no doubt factored into his decision.. As a former Tiger myself I hate to see players leaving the program that I love ..this certainly NEVER happened in my day and age ....but ..I know this kid is going to one hell of a coach
Reply78 months
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No reason to bash the kid; best of luck to him and let's all move on from the Latz LSU saga
Reply81 months
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bullshite, an explanation to the fans by SOMEONE is deserved.
81 months
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No chest.
Reply81 months
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Kent State has a baseball team?
Reply81 months
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They made the CWS in 2012.
81 months
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I'll never understand Jake Latz
Reply81 months
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He basically said Mainieri is an a-hole.
Reply81 months
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Since his arm injury he has received bad advice- should have had TJ surgery from the start! Now this move? Defies explanation... I wonder if he will ever reach his potential.
Reply81 months
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Sounds like a pampered getting terrible advice when he's actually an adult
Reply81 months
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I don't know who is in his camp or his handler but I know one thing not good .
Reply81 months
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This makes 0 sense.
Reply81 months
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The truth is out there
Reply81 months
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This is so bizarre to me. Is he injured again? If not, why not play JUCO for a year and get drafted?
Reply81 months
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Maybe because he wants a degree?
81 months
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