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Most UNDERRATED 1-2 Pitching Duo in LSU history

Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:03 am
Posted by tadelatt
Buga Nation
Member since Jan 2010
12325 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:03 am
Offense is fun and helps win games but you cannot win a title without elite pitching.

We have had some amazing 1-2 starting duos but it feels like the rest of the world is just now learning who they are.

If Kade Anderson can continue to pitch like last night, and we get to Omaha, he literally could become the 1-2 pick in the draft. But also, they are 1-2 in K’s in the country. Idk if that’s ever happened to us

It just feels like people outside of LSU fans had no clue how good those two guys are, thoughts?

For reference, here were some great duos…
2023: Skenes/Floyd
2015-17: Lange/Poche
2013: Nola/Eades
2012: Gausman/Nola/Eades
2009: Coleman/Ranaudo
2000: Tallet/Gomez
1993: Layton/Sirotka
1991: Sirotka/Ogea
1989: McDonald/Leskanic

Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
53523 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:06 am to
Remember when this board wanted eyanson replaced in rotation
Posted by schwartzy
New Orleans
Member since May 2014
9832 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:07 am to
Paul Skenes was one of my favorite athletes to ever come through LSU. I don't recall ever having so much confidence that someone could come in like he did, and you just knew the other team was going to struggle offensively. And it was his consistency every damn game and the confidence that you could chalk up a win whenever he took the mound almost.

Wake Forest and LSU two years ago sort of still gives me chills with that 0-0 game through 13 innings.
Posted by Stately
St. Jawj
Member since Aug 2019
165 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:09 am to
People are gonna forget how good Holman/Jump were last year.
Posted by Lester Earl
3rd Ward
Member since Nov 2003
287750 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:11 am to
Jump & Holman last year were both top 75 picks. Crazy they are always overlooked
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
18569 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:17 am to
Skenes was the most “auto win” type pitcher in college history. The other teams just looked dejected after the first inning every time. Like they should just forfeit.
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
23490 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:20 am to
LSU has had some really good 1-2 duo’s over the years but the #2 guy has always been a clear #2. Gausman/NOLA outside of Skenes Floyd was up until this year probably #2 all time.

That being said Anderson/AE is the best 1-2 punch I’ve seen in my 53 years. I know most will say Skenes/Floyd. AE is a much better pitcher than Floyd. He has much better ERA, SO9,BB9, WHIP and HR9.

Floyd gave up 16 HR his junior year. AE has only given up 4 all season. That .04 per 9 innings which is elite.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
64775 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:22 am to
Yep. Its 1a and 1b

Other years it was more defined 1 and 2
Posted by Choupique19
The cheap seats
Member since Sep 2005
64459 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:25 am to
quote:

1993: Layton/Sirotka 1991: Sirotka/Ogea


1991 the 1-2 was Chad Ogea and Paul Byrd. (Both solid MLB careers)

1993 the 1-2 was Mike Sirotka (far and away the ace) and Brett Laxton
This post was edited on 6/1/25 at 5:21 pm
Posted by TigerintheNO
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2004
43955 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:28 am to
quote:

1991: Sirotka/Ogea


Paul Byrd was the Friday starter
Posted by Asleepinthecove
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2023
1949 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:29 am to
Eyanson is predicted to be a late first early second round pick. He could make himself a lot of money with this run if LSU can make it to the final game. I don’t believe he will make it all the way to the second pick in the draft though. It’s pretty certain that the Holliday kid will go in one of those spots, likely the first pick. Anderson is a more polished pitcher than Doyle. I am not sure why there is so much hype for Doyle. He doesn’t have near the control Anderson has.
Posted by SoloTiger
Member since Aug 2016
10613 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:30 am to
I doubt LSU has ever had two of the top 4 strikeout pitchers in a season.

And who the heck is Layton from '93? I don't recall that name.
Posted by LSUFanMizeWay
Picayune MS
Member since Sep 2014
6497 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:32 am to
'89 also had Russ Springer as a Starter
Posted by Lakeboy7
New Orleans
Member since Jul 2011
27937 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:36 am to
quote:

2023: Skenes/Floyd
2015-17: Lange/Poche
2013: Nola/Eades
2012: Gausman/Nola/Eades
2009: Coleman/Ranaudo
2000: Tallet/Gomez
1993: Layton/Sirotka
1991: Sirotka/Ogea
1989: McDonald/Leskanic



Wow, how lucky are we? Thats a list right there.

And these 2 are as good as we ever had.
Posted by Yeti_Chaser
Member since Nov 2017
11354 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:38 am to
quote:

Holman/Jump

These guys are way more underrated than Anderson and Eyanson. People know how good Anderson and Eyanson are. Holman and Jump have comparable numbers and aren't even mentioned by OP
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
53523 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:40 am to
A lot will depend on asking price to where someone is selected even in the top ten
Anderson will go high but he also has a lot of leverage to work with as a soph
This post was edited on 6/1/25 at 10:41 am
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
23490 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:40 am to
quote:

I am not sure why there is so much hype for Doyle


He has 15.8 SO per 9. That’s elite. He is good but I wouldn’t take him
Over Anderson or AE. He lets his emotions get the best of him at times. Anderson and AE are cool customers on the mound. Rarely do you see them show much emotion until the job is done. All business. I attribute that to Jay and his approach.
Posted by LazloHollyfeld
Steam Tunnel at UNC-G
Member since Apr 2009
2022 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:44 am to
quote:

2012: Gausman/Nola/Eades


2012 should have been a championship - damn StoneyBrook
Posted by TigerintheNO
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2004
43955 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:49 am to
quote:

1993 the 1-2 was Mike Sirotka (fat and away the ace) and Brett Laxton


Everyone remembers Laxton for his performance in the Title game, but Scott Schultz was a starter on that squad.
Schultz is underrated, he was LSU career wins leader until Jared Poche.
Posted by NorthshoreTiger76
Pelicans, Saints, & LSU Fan
Member since May 2009
83357 posts
Posted on 6/1/25 at 10:56 am to
2001 Mestepay/Mestepay
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