re: LSU Baseball 2018 (and beyond) Recruiting Thread *Old Thread*

D1 Baseball came out with their first draft prospect list for the 2018 draft. LINK ($)

14. Brice Turang
75. Zach Watson
76. Zack Hess
86. Elijah Cabell
95. Jaden Hill

Baseball America released their first draft prospect list for 2018: HS Top 50

2. Brice Turang
26. Jaden Hill
29. Landon Marceaux
33. Elijah Cabell

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Vandy with 4 Top 10 commits, watch them get 1 or 2 of those guys on campus too

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The only one I could see them getting to campus of those 4 is Rocker. And that's just because his dad is Tracy Rocker (Auburn defensive line coach), so a college coach wanting his son to play sports in college. It's reach of an argument, I admit.

Hankins almost assuredly will go pro.

But they had 8 guys in the top 100 from D1 Baseball that was both college and HS guys. They didn't have a single current player on the list. 8 commits. They're not going to lose all of them.

2020 prospect from Barbe, Brody Drost also committed to lsu this weekend. Will update the thread tonight or tomorrow.

How did Sanders look tonight

From the thread on the Rant he was up to 93, walked 2 struck out 4, gave up some hits.

2019 Catcher Ray Torres has transferred to IMG: Charlotte Observer

Also, 2018 RHP Levi Kelly has transferred back to IMG after spending his junior year at Bishop Verot.

2018 OF Andrew Lee is now home schooled after attending and playing at Park Vista in Boynton Beach.

Anyone watch the video of Costello pitching? It looks like he's barely trying! Still touches 90.

I remember his dad playing here. Excited about this kid.

Just saw this article...

Just weeks after picking up his first offer from LSU, 2020 Brother Martin (La.) 1st baseman Tre Morgan committed to Paul Mainieri and LSU Baseball, he announced on Twitter on Thursday. Morgan visited LSU for the football team's game against Chattanooga.

The New Orleans area prospect shined in August at the Prep Baseball Report's Future Games (video of him inside the link) and PBR's Shooter Hunt had this to say.

"The strong, athletic left-handed hitter pounded baseballs, and looked like one of the more elite prospects in any class," Hunt wrote. "He’s solidly put together at 6-foot, 180-pounds, and shows some present strength, but looks like he will fill out a considerable amount more in the future."

Hunt can also play in the outfield and is the No. 3 overall prospect in Louisiana and No. 1 1st baseman in Louisiana, according to Prep Baseball Report. The Tigers now have nine commitments for the 2020 class.



From Prep Baseball Report...

Morgan’s physicality stood out during the workout day at the Future Games, but it was his performance the rest of the week that put him over the top as one of the biggest risers of the event. The strong, athletic left-handed hitter pounded baseballs, and looked like one of the more elite prospects in any class. He’s solidly put together at 6-foot, 180-pounds, and shows some present strength, but looks like he will fill out a considerable amount more in the future. While he was more pull happy during the first day’s batting practice round, he laced balls to all fields throughout games the next few days while facing several very good arms. He is balanced at the plate in a slight crouch, and takes pitches without being fooled. The ball screamed off his bat a few times as his barrel lagged in the zone. Morgan shows excellent plate coverage, and is going to have a chance to hit for much more power in the future although he does already show some to the pull side. Interesting to note: Morgan was athletic around the bag at first base showing off a strong arm, and with his 6.92 60-yard dash, could have a chance to also play the corner outfield positions.

Thanks for the heads up, I'll add him to the list.