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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BL16tigers

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

Reply•78 months

tigahland

No reason to bash the kid; best of luck to him and let's all move on from the Latz LSU saga

Reply•81 months

the LSUSaint

bullshite, an explanation to the fans by SOMEONE is deserved.

81 months

Dale Doubak

No chest.

Reply•81 months

tigerfan84

Kent State has a baseball team?

Reply•81 months

RileyTime

They made the CWS in 2012.

81 months

GoldenBoy

I'll never understand Jake Latz

Reply•81 months

Zach Lee To Amp Hill

He basically said Mainieri is an a-hole.

Reply•81 months

Tiger in Texas

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.

Reply•81 months

DrSteveBrule

Sounds like a pampered getting terrible advice when he's actually an adult

Reply•81 months

Sweet daddy

I don't know who is in his camp or his handler but I know one thing not good .

Reply•81 months

touchdownjeebus

This makes 0 sense.

Reply•81 months

Dr. Morgus

The truth is out there