Meet the freshmen: What to know about LSU baseball's 2024 signees

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Konnor Griffin, OF: Griffin was the Gatorade National Player of the Year this past season. He stole 87 bases and posted a .559 batting average, leading Jackson Prep in Mississippi to a seventh straight state championship.

Griffin is also the top high school prospect in the 2024 MLB draft — according to MLB.com — and a top-10 player overall in ESPN and The Athletic's rankings. The odds of him making it to LSU are near zero.

Cam Caminiti, LHP: Caminiti, the cousin of former MLB MVP Ken Caminiti, struck out a whopping 119 batters in 52? innings this past spring for Saguaro High in Arizona. He led the Sabercats to a state title and posted a 0.93 ERA.

MLB.com, The Athletic and ESPN rank Caminiti as the top high school left-handed pitcher in the draft. There is almost no chance he ends up at LSU.

William Schmidt, RHP: At Catholic High in Baton Rouge, Schmidt put up a 0.44 ERA and had 102 strikeouts in 63? innings, leading the Bears to a state title.

He's also a top-30 MLB draft prospect in The Athletic, MLB.com and ESPN's rankings. But his close ties with LSU — he attended the regional in Chapel Hill — suggest there's a greater chance of him sticking with the Tigers than Griffin or Caminiti.

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Boston Bateman, LHP: Bateman is a 6-foot-7 lefty whose fastball is up to 97 mph and throws a big slider. The California kid and Camarillo High star is a top-50 prospect in the MLB draft, per ESPN, The Athletic and MLB.com.

With LSU potentially losing seven lefties this offseason, Bateman's name is one Tigers fans should closely monitor next month.

Cade Arrambide, C: Arrambide is the top high school catcher in the draft, per MLB.com and The Athletic. The Tomball High prospect won the Gatorade Player of the Year in Texas after blasting 12 homers and 29 extra-base hits.

Hayden Travinski and Alex Milazzo departing opens the door for Arrambide to make an early impact if he comes to LSU, even with Brady Neal projected to return.

Derek Curiel, OF: Curiel is a top-120 MLB draft prospect in MLB.com and ESPN's rankings. The California recruit and Orange Lutheran High center fielder is the No. 10 player in the country, according to Perfect Game.

Kale Fountain, 3B: MLB.com pegged Fountain as a top-125 prospect in the MLB draft in large part because of his power. He broke the Nebraska prep career home runs record in just three seasons at Norris High.

With Tommy White off to MLB, LSU will need Fountain to help fill his shoes.

Casan Evans, RHP: Evans has a fastball that can reach the mid-90s while also playing shortstop for St. Pius X High in Texas. He will attend the MLB draft combine in Arizona from June 18-23.

Mavrick Rizy, RHP: Rizy attended Worcester Academy in Massachusetts and has a fastball that's up to 96 mph. He towers over hitters with his 6-foot-9 frame.

Rizy will also attend the MLB draft combine at Chase Field.

David Hogg II, SS/2B: Hogg is a 6-foot-2 and 180 pound middle infielder who attended Mansfield High in Texas. He has a short and compact swing from the right side and will attend the MLB draft combine in Arizona.

Ryan Costello, 1B: Costello attended Ranney High in New Jersey and has a powerful left-handed swing. He threatened to break Mike Trout's state record for homers in a season (18), hitting 14 in 48 at bats.

Michael Ryan, SS: Ryan is a shortstop who attended Archbishop Rummel High and will be going to the 2024 MLB draft combine. At the plate, he has a quick right-handed swing.

Landon Victorian, RHP: Victorian was expelled from Barbe High in Lake Charles for allegedly showing a pocket knife to his coach during a meeting. His attorney Todd Clemons told KPLC 7 News that Victorian still intends on playing for the Tigers in the fall.

On the field, Victorian has a fastball that reaches 93 mph.

Daniel Arambula, 3B: Arambula attended Yucaipa High in California and played in seven games with the 18 and under USA national team. At the plate, Arambula has a powerful right-handed swing.

Stunner Gonzales, RHP: Gonzales is another bigger pitcher at 6-foot-7 and 200 pounds. He attended La Costa Canyon High in California and has a fastball that's up to 93 mph.

John Pearson, OF: Pearson is the younger brother of LSU veteran outfielder Josh Pearson. But unlike his older brother, John is a right-handed hitter mostly known for his power. He attended West Monroe High.

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