- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Can I ask a stupid question about Kade?
Posted on 6/24/25 at 7:57 am
Posted on 6/24/25 at 7:57 am
I don't remember much about last years pitching staff. Was Kade always projected to be the Ace this year? Seems like most fans think Evans is the guy next year. Did Kade look pretty similar to how Evans looked this year? I guess I'm just trying to understand the growth of these pitchers from year to year..
12
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:00 am to MarcoPolo
Kade showed flashes but also struggled in the limited SEC innings he got. Everyone knew the talent was there. He'd been talked about for several years as a recruit and the common thought was that if he didn't have surgery in high school, he would have been paid too much to make it to campus.
So, everyone knew it was in there, but it hadn't fully shown itself. He didn't shine like Evans did this year.
But he also didn't really pitch much his last two years in high school, so last year was a lot of adjustment.
So, everyone knew it was in there, but it hadn't fully shown itself. He didn't shine like Evans did this year.
But he also didn't really pitch much his last two years in high school, so last year was a lot of adjustment.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:01 am to ProjectP2294
quote:
everyone knew it was in there, but it hadn't fully shown itself
My prediction: Schmidt will be that guy next year
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:02 am to MarcoPolo
quote:
Was Kade always projected to be the Ace this year?
Mahtook was beating the Kade Anderson drum very early in 2024.
Going into Fall ball, most were still thinking Shores, Anderson then Eyanson or Schmidt.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:04 am to MarcoPolo
Kade started hot as a starter, then had some poor draws coming into the middle of games once SEC started. Had Johnson left him as a starter, he would have had a much better season (which was still pretty good).
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:05 am to MarcoPolo
quote:
I don't remember much about last years pitching staff. Was Kade always projected to be the Ace this year? Seems like most fans think Evans is the guy next year. Did Kade look pretty similar to how Evans looked this year? I guess I'm just trying to understand the growth of these pitchers from year to year..
Kade showed flashes of brilliance last year and was nails in Chapel Hill Regional. He had some off nights too, but the stuff and killer mentality were evident.
Schmidt obviously has some absurd talent, but I don't think he's flashed what Kade has. Evans is the Friday guy next year unless we get someone ridiculous from the portal.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:07 am to jrobic4
quote:
My prediction: Schmidt will be that guy next year
If he wants it bad enough, maybe.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:07 am to Lester Earl
quote:
Had Johnson left him as a starter, he would have had a much better season (which was still pretty good).
I agree with this. He didn’t do well entering a game with runners already on base.
And y’all are forgetting he had two good relief outings to help LSU climb out of the losers bracket and force the winner take all game against UNC in the regionals.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:12 am to MarcoPolo
I will ask a stupid question as well...Re-ranking him and Brown, would most people still have Brown as 1 and Kade as 2 coming out of high school in Louisiana?
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:13 am to Choupique19
I knew he had what it takes when I was at that game at Rice in 2024 where he gave up a few runs in the 3rd that weren't really his fault and he came back out pissed and mowed them down 6 up 6 down with 3 Ks in the 4th and 5th.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:28 am to MarcoPolo
quote:
Did Kade look pretty similar to how Evans looked this year?
I think Schmidt was more comparable to Anderson in their first seasons. Anderson looked good OOC and then struggled a bit in conference, but they both showed flashes. Evans was just a flat out dude pretty much all year. His freshman season was better than Kade's.
This post was edited on 6/24/25 at 8:31 am
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:29 am to The Boat
The SELU game was Kade announcing his presence with authority.
But as far as the most dominant I ever saw him, and the most dominant stretch I’ve seen in a long time, Kade’s first 3 innings against A&M in the SECT was a highlight reel. 9 up, 9 down, 8 Ks, and only one bal in play with only one foul ball. Aggie couldn’t even foul him off. All swings and misses.
But as far as the most dominant I ever saw him, and the most dominant stretch I’ve seen in a long time, Kade’s first 3 innings against A&M in the SECT was a highlight reel. 9 up, 9 down, 8 Ks, and only one bal in play with only one foul ball. Aggie couldn’t even foul him off. All swings and misses.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:31 am to LSUMANINVA
quote:
If he wants it bad enough, maybe.
He passed up being a 1st round pick to come here. I don't think you can really question the want.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:41 am to WaterLink
quote:
He passed up being a 1st round pick to come here. I don't think you can really question the want.
Perhaps the want to go out and party was higher than the want to be a great pitcher his freshman year.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:47 am to MarcoPolo
quote:
Was Kade always projected to be the Ace this year?
That is what is so amazing about his story. He was our Tuesday starter last year. Struggled as a reliever in SEC then started improving at end of the year.
People who watch fall practice were saying he looked awesome but no one really knew for sure until this year.
Next thing you know he’s rocketing up draft boards and leads us to a title. It all happened in such a short timeframe.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:49 am to MarcoPolo
He leaned on his fastball heavily is freshman year. I don’t know the exact stats, but it seemed like 75% fastballs. As we got deep into SEC play, teams sat on that and he struggled.
Adding the slider changed his game. I remember one interview in the fall where they made him pitch his entire intersquad outing with only sliders.
Adding the slider changed his game. I remember one interview in the fall where they made him pitch his entire intersquad outing with only sliders.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 8:59 am to Hold That Tiger 10
quote:
I think Schmidt was more comparable to Anderson in their first seasons
We all want that comparison to come true. But some distinct differences set them apart. The main thing is that Anderson struggled his freshman b/c he was coming off TJ surgery. Anderson has an amazing work ethic. Schmidt has raw talent, but we need to see if he can make the most of it.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 9:02 am to Choupique19
quote:
Perhaps the want to go out and party was higher than the want to be a great pitcher his freshman year.
Best of both worlds as a freshman. He can buckle down now that his path is a little more clear.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 9:05 am to MarcoPolo
Anderson was a stud. Always has been a stud. Injury set him back (thankfully since it meant we got him on campus)
He just doesn't have that big build like Skenes.
He just doesn't have that big build like Skenes.
Posted on 6/24/25 at 9:09 am to AtlantaLSUfan
quote:
Struggled as a reliever in SEC then started improving at end of the year.
He was pretty lights out at the end of last year. In his last 4 outings he went:
4IP
0 runs
3 hits
2 walks
2 Hit batters
9 Ks
He had some control issues on the year, but definitely finished the season strong.
Page 1 of 2
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News