LSU Baseball Lands Transfer Commitment From RHP Kaden Smith

by Staff Reporter

July 1, 20266 Comments

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Former USF right-hander Kaden Smith has committed to LSU, giving the Tigers another experienced arm through the transfer portal.

Smith, who began his collegiate career at TCU before transferring to USF, emerged as one of the Bulls' top starters, finishing the year with a 4-3 record, a 4.24 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 46.2 innings while holding opposing hitters to a .232 batting average

The 6-foot-2 sophomore developed into a reliable weekend starter for USF and adds another proven option to LSU's revamped pitching staff heading into next season.

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pitchandcatch27•9 hours

He has a big arm and a 97mph fast ball. Coming into his own. Nice addition JJ. GEAUX TIGERS!

TigerLord2020•17 hours

Boom!

Lutcher Lad•10 hours

Jay's gonna get it right this time...he's too good of a coach to repeat the likes of this past season.

Covingtontiger77•10 hours

2026 Season Statistics (USF)Record: 4-3 ERA: 4.24 Innings Pitched (IP): 46.2 Strikeouts (K): 52 Walks (BB): 25 Hits Allowed: 41 WHIP: 1.414

Yikes: Kaden Smith hit 17 batters during the 2026 season at USF. This led the team and has been noted as a key command issue by analysts following his recent transfer to LSU Baseball.2026 Season Control Metrics (USF)Hit Batters: 17Balks: 4 (Team high)Walks: 25Opponent Batting Avg: .232 (Effective despite control issues

BigShowGeaux•10 hours

We had to get someone to replace Paz, and not many good options with him leaving so close to the end of the portal window.

Gonadballbarian•17 hours

Ship

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