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re: LSU Baseball 2026 (and beyond) Recruiting Thread
Posted on 6/11/26 at 8:46 pm to LSUMANINVA
Posted on 6/11/26 at 8:46 pm to LSUMANINVA
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I think he has the Danny Dickinson toughness/mindset that Jay likes.
If you go by Florida's website he played most of his sophomore season with a hand injury.
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Posted on 6/11/26 at 8:50 pm to josh336
I don’t think he is a couple hundred grand guy
Posted on 6/11/26 at 8:55 pm to Lester Earl
Kurland is a 3+ year SEC starter at a position of need for us that had a sophomore slump and dealt with injury.
Led off in the CWS Finals against LSU in all 3 games and went 5-11. Jay mentioned he took Stanfield because of what stuck out in his ABs vs Skenes, look at how that took out. This is a really great nab.
Led off in the CWS Finals against LSU in all 3 games and went 5-11. Jay mentioned he took Stanfield because of what stuck out in his ABs vs Skenes, look at how that took out. This is a really great nab.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 9:06 pm to nmh3303
The problem will be if Ruckert winds up entering the portal because of Kurland.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 9:13 pm to Lester Earl
That was more top end, prob more 80-150k. That those bottom of draft guys can get
Posted on 6/11/26 at 9:21 pm to DRock88
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Pineda from Baylor
This was my initial thought on this. Definitely gives me Jack Pineda vibes. More of a leverage commit than anything. If he ends up at LSU so much the better but not expecting it.
Posted on 6/11/26 at 9:23 pm to nmh3303
It's a risk/reward type of deal. It seems Kurland has had injuries but played through some as well. The guy has a really good glove with some pop in the bat (close to 1,000 ABs thus far) with SEC experience. With the draft who really knows, but hearing likely day 2 or possibly 3.
We only won 9 SEC games last year. Yep, I'd take some of that risk.
We only won 9 SEC games last year. Yep, I'd take some of that risk.
This post was edited on 6/11/26 at 9:31 pm
Posted on 6/11/26 at 9:49 pm to PurpleNGold
I wanna be excited about this but the draft risk sucks and like project mentioned, this could push someone out like Pearson or Ruckert.
Let’s say Kurland makes it to campus and Ruckert and Pearson stay. Do we see Ruckert and Pearson platoon at 3rd? Or do they try to play kurland there? He’s never played anything other than 2nd in 4 years of college
Let’s say Kurland makes it to campus and Ruckert and Pearson stay. Do we see Ruckert and Pearson platoon at 3rd? Or do they try to play kurland there? He’s never played anything other than 2nd in 4 years of college
Posted on 6/12/26 at 12:14 am to DRock88
Does anyone know if there has been any consideration to adjusting the calendar? I think most coaches would like the draft to happen before the portal. Years ago, the draft would fall during the regionals and even the CWS if you go back to the 90's. That was not ideal. They moved the draft to July which seemed perfect. Then the portal was invented. Since the draft deadline to sign is late July, they obviously can't open the portal in August. It just seems like there is no great option. Any thoughts?
Posted on 6/12/26 at 6:54 am to Glizzy_gang
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this could push someone out like Pearson or Ruckert.
this will sound harsh, but who cares
Posted on 6/12/26 at 7:02 am to Glizzy_gang
quote:I know it’s unlikely but if milam returns I think Pearson unfortunately is your odd man out, Ruckert is more versatile plus the left handed bat. An INF of Parks, Milam, Kurland, and Braun looks pretty elite on paper, But of course this is all hypothetical.
I wanna be excited about this but the draft risk sucks and like project mentioned, this could push someone out like Pearson or Ruckert. Let’s say Kurland makes it to campus and Ruckert and Pearson stay. Do we see Ruckert and Pearson platoon at 3rd? Or do they try to play kurland there? He’s never played anything other than 2nd in 4 years of college
Posted on 6/12/26 at 7:17 am to Lester Earl
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harsh, but who cares
Not saying you’re wrong but let’s not oversimplify these decisions. In addition to the raw numbers, intangibles and potential cloud things.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 7:25 am to Lester Earl
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this will sound harsh, but who cares
The obvious downside would be they both hit the portal and then Kurland gets drafted and signs, but you have to trust that Jay has had these conversations with all three players.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 7:30 am to Gnash
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The obvious downside would be they both hit the portal
this will sound harsh, but who cares
Posted on 6/12/26 at 7:49 am to Pistol 23
I asked Jay if they will ever move portal season to after the draft. Jay told me that it is an advantage at LSU because his staff is more prepared than other sfaffs.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 7:57 am to Gnash
I think Kurland can be related to Miliam. If Milam returns, than Kurland goes. Milam goes and maybe Kurland goes to LSU.
I will say, I think Jay is going to put MIlam the top priority this off-season. There will be a big NIL for Milam. 5 for 5 might help him a decent signing bonus in 2028.
I will say, I think Jay is going to put MIlam the top priority this off-season. There will be a big NIL for Milam. 5 for 5 might help him a decent signing bonus in 2028.
Posted on 6/12/26 at 8:17 am to Lester Earl
There's no reason to coddle Pearson. Ruckert has some upside that you'd like to retain and tap into but there's room for him and Kurland on the IF so I don't think he would leave. Even if Milam came back Ruckert will still get tons of opportunity as a lefty bat
Posted on 6/12/26 at 8:40 am to Yeti_Chaser
Cooper Maher, RHP, Northeastern, FR, #343
3.53 ERA, 43.1 IP, 34H, 17ER, 20BB, 35K, 1.25WHIP
3.53 ERA, 43.1 IP, 34H, 17ER, 20BB, 35K, 1.25WHIP
Posted on 6/12/26 at 8:41 am to WJP23
Charlie Foster, LHP, Miss State, SO, #149
6.69 ERA, 36.1IP, 38H, 27ER, 22BB, 37K, 1.65 WHIP
6.69 ERA, 36.1IP, 38H, 27ER, 22BB, 37K, 1.65 WHIP
Posted on 6/12/26 at 8:42 am to WJP23
Ben Cushnie, LHP, USC, SO, #449
1.64 ERA, 22IP, 14H, 4ER, 8BB, 13K, 1.00 WHIP
1.64 ERA, 22IP, 14H, 4ER, 8BB, 13K, 1.00 WHIP
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