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re: LSU Baseball 2027 (and beyond) Recruiting Thread
Posted on 9/17/26 at 9:00 am to TigerCub
Posted on 9/17/26 at 9:00 am to TigerCub
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I did notice that he singled out 6 players who he said are there at the facility working all the time: Watters, Laya, Washington, Santarelli, Nawrocki and Braun
That's awesome to see, but also only one of those is a returning player and the others are all new. Which is interesting.
Posted on 9/17/26 at 11:23 am to ProjectP2294
I posted the press conference on the front page of this thread for anyone who has not seen it yet.
Posted on 9/17/26 at 9:28 pm to WJP23
I noticed there was a question to Jay (toward the end) about baseball funds seemingly better this year. Essentially, Jay reminded him that funding is a year-to-year type thing. Always a fight for our beloved baseball program it seems.
I noticed Jay also mentioned that the team would be honoring Skip in several different ways this upcoming season.
Although most returning players seemed to shed an inch or two, Casan Evans actually gained an inch (pause).
He's now listed as 6-3.
I noticed Jay also mentioned that the team would be honoring Skip in several different ways this upcoming season.
Although most returning players seemed to shed an inch or two, Casan Evans actually gained an inch (pause).
He's now listed as 6-3.This post was edited on 9/17/26 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 9/17/26 at 10:24 pm to PurpleNGold
He basically said Washington could go back to the outfield and be elite at any time. Kinda like he didn't really need much practice there. I think this move is mainly with an eye towards next year. Laya, Patrick, Davis, and Washington are all presumably back. Along with Braun, Serna, Santarelli, etc. SS/2B/3B project to be the more available positions. If Washington could play one of those it appears to give a more clear path for more of your upper echelon returners to be in the lineup.
Jay also stated that Laya has the strongest arm. Not that that's extremely noteworthy but it must be noticeable for him to point it out.
I also found it interesting that Watters is listed as OF/1B on the roster. I assumed he'd play LF every game with maybe some DH sprinkled in. I wonder if he actually plays any 1B this season.
I also just noticed that Nate Davis is now listed as Nate Davis-Cleary. And Washington is now listed as IF/OF. I don't think he was before the press conference.
Jay also stated that Laya has the strongest arm. Not that that's extremely noteworthy but it must be noticeable for him to point it out.
I also found it interesting that Watters is listed as OF/1B on the roster. I assumed he'd play LF every game with maybe some DH sprinkled in. I wonder if he actually plays any 1B this season.
I also just noticed that Nate Davis is now listed as Nate Davis-Cleary. And Washington is now listed as IF/OF. I don't think he was before the press conference.
This post was edited on 9/17/26 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 9/18/26 at 10:35 am to ccox11
Dalton Beck is Assistant Director of Player Development. That’s cool.
Posted on 9/18/26 at 3:12 pm to SammyTiger
Do you guys know when the first scrimmage is? I heard a while back Oct. 8th, but I couldn't confirm.
Posted on 9/18/26 at 6:36 pm to ProjectP2294
I have a feeling about Laya.
I also believe Bino will get looks at 1B, even if just in the fall, just in case a 4th OF emerges or even just to get a 4th OF some work. Braun can slide to DH in that scenario.
I'm most interested to see the pitchers and catchers in the fall.
I also believe Bino will get looks at 1B, even if just in the fall, just in case a 4th OF emerges or even just to get a 4th OF some work. Braun can slide to DH in that scenario.
I'm most interested to see the pitchers and catchers in the fall.
Posted on 9/18/26 at 8:14 pm to N2daWild
Jay said practice started on the 8th so I would assume that is the first scrimmage.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 8:32 am to TigerCub
LSU picked up a commitment from North Carolina 2028 infielder Jesse Covington.
He's currently 56 on BAs top 100 for 2028 high schoolers. Here is the report on him (they list him as both and INF and RHP):
He's currently 56 on BAs top 100 for 2028 high schoolers. Here is the report on him (they list him as both and INF and RHP):
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Covington will be 19 for the 2028 draft and turn 20 in December that year, so he’s one of the oldest players in the class. But his tools and quick-twitch athleticism would jump out even if he were a 2027. He’s a plus runner with a plus-plus arm and has experience both in the infield and outfield. Covington has the potential to flex between both spots, though he might ultimately fit best in center field. At 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, Covington has a slender frame, but he already has the power to drive the ball out of the park with plenty more space to fill out and continue adding power. That power has translated to games on the travel circuit, though there is still some rawness at the plate. Covington has promise on the mound, too, with a fastball that has reached 95 mph and could eventually climb significantly higher if he sticks with pitching.
This post was edited on 9/22/26 at 8:45 am
Posted on 9/22/26 at 11:59 am to ProjectP2294
Former LSU pitchers Luke Holman and Fidel Ulloa have been selected to play in the Major League Baseball Arizona Fall League, which features many of the top MLB prospects.
Those who participate in this league are usually closer to eventually making their MLB debut.
Those who participate in this league are usually closer to eventually making their MLB debut.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 12:03 pm to ProjectP2294
Posted on 9/22/26 at 12:33 pm to ProjectP2294
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LSU picked up a commitment from North Carolina 2028 infielder Jesse Covington.
He's currently 56 on BAs top 100 for 2028 high schoolers. Here is the report on him (they list him as both and INF and RHP):
I'm going to guess if he fills out his frame he will climb in those rankings. Also does his clock start because of his age with this new 5 for 5 rule? So he will technically only get 4? Am I understanding that rule right with his clock starting at 19....
Posted on 9/22/26 at 12:39 pm to IM_4_LSU
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Also does his clock start because of his age with this new 5 for 5 rule? So he will technically only get 4? Am I understanding that rule right with his clock starting at 19....
I think this is the case, but admittedly I haven't read up enough on it to know for sure.
I had seen chatter that we could see a lot of reclassifications up for guys who were old for their class previously to counteract that, but it's too early in the life of this for that to happen right now.
It will also be weighed against whatever may change or not change about draft eligibility in the new CBA.
I talked to a guy the other day that know MLB coaches and agents, and they're thinking All Star Break for when play resumes. They're pretty much dead set that the owners will lock them out.
Posted on 9/22/26 at 12:43 pm to ProjectP2294
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It will also be weighed against whatever may change or not change about draft eligibility in the new CBA.
I talked to a guy the other day that know MLB coaches and agents, and they're thinking All Star Break for when play resumes. They're pretty much dead set that the owners will lock them out.
Well that is going to be a game changer...
Posted on 9/22/26 at 7:44 pm to DRock88
Paul Dufrene from '28 Curtis class has visited TCU and Ole Miss now after Oklahoma St. I hope we make a play for him.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 7:45 am to DRock88
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Paul Dufrene from '28 Curtis class has visited TCU and Ole Miss now after Oklahoma St. I hope we make a play for him.
I feel like this weekend would be our first big recruiting visit weekend, maybe they get him on campus then. I agree with the hope that we make a play for him.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 9:51 am to ProjectP2294
We also have those 2 unique home weekends in November where football plays Bama on Sat and baseball plays Troy on Sun then baseball plays SLU on Fri and football plays Texas on Sat. You get a 2 for 1 with recruits on those weekends.
Posted on 9/23/26 at 11:44 am to DRock88
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We also have those 2 unique home weekends in November
I think it was OM game 2 years ago and SC last year, IIRC
Both in Oct Skenes was there and spent a lot of time with them.
Posted on 9/24/26 at 6:42 pm to wahoocs
It looks like Zowen Watson is no longer committed to LSU.
Posted on 9/25/26 at 9:27 am to ProjectP2294
quote:Looks like he is staying in the SEC. Gators.
Zowen Watson
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