re: Jay Johnson just got paid

Deserves it, 2 NCs in 3 years,,,best coach in NCAA BASEBALL

Earned every penny of it

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McBouncyball

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Ok, I laughed!
Loud!!

Not necessary $$$$$ better spent on players.

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Jay is good at coaching.

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And yet you can still find posts on the rant every season criticizing his decisions in Feb/Mar. When baseball games really matter

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vidtiger23

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And what factors did you research that lead to $2 million lost? Taking one year as an example does not make an average. Well I guess it technically can, but it’s a piss poor average lol. It’s just the last couple of years that we saw a deficit. Led by expenses nearly doubling those compared to just 2 years ago.

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LSU baseball's financial performance varies year to year, but available data shows it often operates close to breaking even or at a deficit, despite generating significant revenue. Here’s a breakdown based on recent fiscal years:

Fiscal Year 2024 (July 2023–June 2024): LSU baseball generated $8,021,147 in revenue but incurred $9,989,478 in expenses, resulting in a deficit of approximately $1.968 million.

Fiscal Year 2023 (July 2022–June 2023): The team nearly broke even, with a small deficit of $66,402 during its national championship run. Revenue included $3.5 million from ticket sales and $3.3 million in contributions, but expenses were slightly higher.

Fiscal Year 2022 (July 2021–June 2022): LSU baseball reported $6.06 million in revenue and a profit of $84,595, as stadiums returned to full capacity and contributions reached $2.43 million.

Fiscal Year 2021 (July 2020–June 2021): The program faced a deficit of $2.19 million, with revenue at $2.14 million and expenses at $5.13 million. This was impacted by reduced contributions ($294,904 compared to $1.9 million in 2019) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Historical Context (Pre-Pandemic): LSU baseball is one of the few college baseball programs to regularly turn a profit. For example, in 2016, it generated $5.8 million in revenue with a $1.5 million profit, and similar profits were recorded in 2014 ($1.8 million) and 2015 ($1.6 million).

Summary: LSU baseball typically generates significant revenue, often between $5–8 million annually, driven by ticket sales and contributions. However, expenses, including coaching salaries, travel, and facilities, frequently match or exceed revenue, leading to deficits in some years (e.g., $1.968 million in 2024, $2.19 million in 2021). The program’s ability to break even or profit, as seen in 2022 and pre-2020 years, is notable compared to most college baseball teams, but recent data suggests deficits are more common when expenses rise or contributions dip.

Congrats CJJ Well deserved!!!

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New contract to 3 million plus incentives.

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LSU baseball operates at a loss. They made a profit in 2023, but barely. The expenditure for the sake of prestige model is interesting because it is unique to college sports. I guess you could say that the cost to win, which creating a loss, at least minimizes the loss. It is definitely a balancing act.