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re: Pitching could be interesting next year
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:07 am to misey94
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:07 am to misey94
I’m going to say it but I think Jay needs to do a deep dive on Yeskie. Control is consistently a problem notwithstanding development for the postseason in past years. You can’t continue having these issues. He had the same problem at A&M.
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Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:15 am to CalRipkenJr
Sure, you can find an experienced defensive catcher to hit .200. The problem is finding one that also hits .300. Tough ask for a freshman to come in and do both year 1.
Bide and Serna are top 5 highest rated catchers out of high school in their class. Bide was awful last season behind the plate. He got much better as the season progressed and into this season.
Bide and Serna are top 5 highest rated catchers out of high school in their class. Bide was awful last season behind the plate. He got much better as the season progressed and into this season.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:17 am to 304tiger
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Rizzy, Guidry, and Garcia should return as talented relievers.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:19 am to LSUminati
I don't know much about Yeskie, and I know he's considered a top pitching coach, but I don't like how it's been managed this season.
They've been bullish about pulling guys too quickly and not letting anyone settle in. Instead of seeing 8 guys pitch in a midweek and most get less than an inning, I'd rather see 2-4 guys get extended looks. That would mean some guys don't get innings at all, but that's what I would do.
With Yeskie, he had 2 solid starters to develop this season in Evans and Schmitt and it hasn't gone that well. Moore was a transfer. Most other top starters we've had were transfers.... Skenes, Jump, Holman, and Eyenson.
They've been bullish about pulling guys too quickly and not letting anyone settle in. Instead of seeing 8 guys pitch in a midweek and most get less than an inning, I'd rather see 2-4 guys get extended looks. That would mean some guys don't get innings at all, but that's what I would do.
With Yeskie, he had 2 solid starters to develop this season in Evans and Schmitt and it hasn't gone that well. Moore was a transfer. Most other top starters we've had were transfers.... Skenes, Jump, Holman, and Eyenson.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:21 am to LSUminati
Yeskie isn’t the problem. His flaw is his strength. He gives a ton of rope on developing pitches during the season, and seemingly puts on the breaks for the SEC tournament.
You’ll notice with his staff that everything comes together in the postseason. He figures out what’s not fully developed and only calls what is developed. Backfired this season, but the risk/reward approach is why he’s taken 6 teams (4 different programs) to Omaha.
You’ll notice with his staff that everything comes together in the postseason. He figures out what’s not fully developed and only calls what is developed. Backfired this season, but the risk/reward approach is why he’s taken 6 teams (4 different programs) to Omaha.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:23 am to LSUminati
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I’m going to say it but I think Jay needs to do a deep dive on Yeskie. Control is consistently a problem notwithstanding development for the postseason in past years. You can’t continue having these issues. He had the same problem at A&M.
Yet he’s also unlocked higher levels for Skenes, Anderson, and Eyanson. All of them improved pretty markedly year over year under him. But you are right in that it either takes a while or doesn’t happen for anyone who doesn’t have elite talent. Since that will always be the majority of the staff, it’s a legitimate problem.
I do think Schmidt’s improvement over last year has been impressive considering how wild he was and how easily he could be derailed in any game. He just still has some ways to go to be an elite SEC starter, but he could possibly have that jump next season. Same with Sheerin if he stays another year.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:24 am to Tifway419
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You’ll notice with his staff that everything comes together in the postseason
I noticed that. Floyd looked way better in the postseason in 2023 and I'm not even sure Shores was the same guy from the supers into Omaha last season.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:25 am to Tifway419
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Sure, you can find an experienced defensive catcher to hit .200. The problem is finding one that also hits .300. Tough ask for a freshman to come in and do both year 1.
Bide and Serna are top 5 highest rated catchers out of high school in their class. Bide was awful last season behind the plate. He got much better as the season progressed and into this season.
I don't need one to hit .300, I need one to hit .200 and be a wall! I get that they were the top rated HS catchers and that's why I said I'd look for a solid defensive catcher in the portal.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:26 am to 304tiger
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With Yeskie, he had 2 solid starters to develop this season in Evans and Schmitt and it hasn't gone that well. Moore was a transfer. Most other top starters we've had were transfers.... Skenes, Jump, Holman, and Eyenson.
Anderson was a homegrown starter that progressed a lot from a shaky at times mid-week guy as a freshman to being able to hold down some key innings in that 24 postseason to what we saw last year.
Schmidt has also improved a lot over how raw and mentally fragile he was last year. It will be interesting to see if he can make a similar jump to what Anderson had.
This post was edited on 4/20/26 at 10:28 am
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:28 am to 304tiger
There’s many examples. Thatcher Hurd in 2023 too. Dominate SEC tournament performance and pitched great in Omaha.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:32 am to misey94
Yeskie was not the pitching coach for Skenes
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:33 am to ProjectP2294
I don't think they're going to keep Bide and Serna on the roster next year. One of them leaves. My guess would be Bide.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:35 am to friendlyobservation
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I don't think they're going to keep Bide and Serna on the roster next year. One of them leaves. My guess would be Bide.
You have nothing to base this on.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:38 am to ProjectP2294
I mean, sure, it's speculation but catcher is a big source of problems on this team right now. Their defense is terrible and that's one position you can't have bad defense at. You can make excuses for Bide all you want but this is year 2 and his glove is still awful. His bat doesn't make up for that. If they can target a big catcher in the portal one of those guys is walking. I seriously doubt they're sitting behind someone.
There's absolutely NO way Jay is coming into next season without a sure glove at catcher next season even if he's a dead bat. Part of LSU's problem is him banking on guys like Bide to make a big progression with his glove and he failed.
It's a simple as they're welcome to stay and maybe make a big jump in progression but he's not going to take that chance again next year. Serna is younger with his own potential so he's my bet to stay and if one leaves it would be Bide.
There's absolutely NO way Jay is coming into next season without a sure glove at catcher next season even if he's a dead bat. Part of LSU's problem is him banking on guys like Bide to make a big progression with his glove and he failed.
It's a simple as they're welcome to stay and maybe make a big jump in progression but he's not going to take that chance again next year. Serna is younger with his own potential so he's my bet to stay and if one leaves it would be Bide.
This post was edited on 4/20/26 at 10:40 am
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:41 am to friendlyobservation
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I mean, sure, it's speculation but catcher is a big source of problems on this team right now. Their defense is terrible and that's one position you can't have bad defense at. You can make excuses for Bide all you want but this is year 2 and his glove is still awful. His bat doesn't make up for that. If they can target a big catcher in the portal one of those guys is walking. I seriously doubt they're sitting behind someone.
There's absolutely NO way Jay is coming into next season without a sure glove at catcher next season even if he's a dead bat. Part of LSU's problem is him banking on guys like Bide to make a big progression with his glove and he failed.
It's a simple as they're welcome to stay and maybe make a big jump in progression but he's not going to take that chance again next year..
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Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:45 am to wryder1
Arizona has a pair of highly rated sophomore pitchers. Maybe one or both will consider the portal.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 10:52 am to friendlyobservation
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I mean, sure, it's speculation but catcher is a big source of problems on this team right now. Their defense is terrible and that's one position you can't have bad defense at. You can make excuses for Bide all you want but this is year 2 and his glove is still awful. His bat doesn't make up for that. If they can target a big catcher in the portal one of those guys is walking. I seriously doubt they're sitting behind someone.
There's absolutely NO way Jay is coming into next season without a sure glove at catcher next season even if he's a dead bat. Part of LSU's problem is him banking on guys like Bide to make a big progression with his glove and he failed.
It's a simple as they're welcome to stay and maybe make a big jump in progression but he's not going to take that chance again next year. Serna is younger with his own potential so he's my bet to stay and if one leaves it would be Bide.
You replied to the post that talked about how Arrambide was a perfectly fine defender when the pitcher was competent, but completely disregarded it to still lay all of the blame at the feet of the catchers.
The improvement at catcher will naturally come from the pitchers improving. We're setting wild pitch records right now. Those the are pitches too bad for the catchers to even get to. But those aren't the only pitches missing the called locations.
Jay specifically mentioned building power bats through the current roster. He's talking about Arrambide and Serna. He's not pushing them out.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 11:13 am to 4LSU2
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It would not surprise me to see either Bide or Serna transfer if they don't get the guarantee
And then if either of them transfered and had a solid season you would be on here crying like a bitch bc JJ let them get away.
Both can be big time bats for LSU next year. Both can play in every game. Both need to improve defensively.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 12:33 pm to Bacon84
quote:Yeah the worst thing for them would be to both be in the lineup every day and rotate between DHing and catching so they can stay fresh and perform at a higher level and both improve their draft stock at the same time.
I would not be surprised if Bide or Serna decided to transfer to avoid competition.
That would fricking suck so bad for them. They're totally going to transfer.
You people are retarded. They will both 100% be on the roster next year and each have 65+ starts.
Posted on 4/20/26 at 12:36 pm to lsutyger23
quote:He came in as an outfielder. He never played consistent third base until this year. I don't think it's inconceivable for him to get better both defensively and at the plate after starting 30+ games at the position, playing an entire summer season at the new position, and playing the entire fall and spring at the new position.
If Pearson is your starting 3rd baseman next year expect the same as this year
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