re: Predict baseball starting lineup

Posted by Lester Earl

3rd Ward

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 7/5/26 at 8:43 pm to DRock88

quote:
Arrambide and Serna will catch most of the innings again this year.

I think Yamin will catch some games too, rocky. Id be fine with Arrambide being full time DH honestly

Posted by Penrod

Member since Jan 2011

56738 posts

Posted on 7/5/26 at 8:52 pm to 304tiger

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At minimum, 24+ should be covered by Evans, Schmidt, Moore, and Hood.

It’s not realistic to expect all four of those guys to pitch six innings each every week. I think we can expect to get 20 out of those guys - not “at least” but on average. If they all pitch well one week you’d get about 24. If we average 24 with those guys then we are going to have a very good staff.

Posted by AlecRock23

Central, LA

Member since Mar 2015

2465 posts

Posted on 7/5/26 at 9:14 pm to Penrod

I did a lsu home run projection on ChatGPT

and here’s the results

Cade Arrambide
25
Bino Watters
20
Omar Serna
20
Angel Laya
18
Steven Milam
15
Cade Kurland
13
John Pearson
10
Mason Braun
10
Dawson Park
9
Jason Wachs
8
Nathaneal Davis
5
Luke Tucker
3
Jack Ruckert
3
William Patrick
3
Edward Yamin
2
Jordan Martinez
1

Total of 162 homers

This post was edited on 7/5/26 at 9:16 pm

Posted by 304tiger

West Virginia

Member since Jan 2022

2707 posts

Posted on 7/5/26 at 9:24 pm to Penrod

Maybe, but I think any of Evans, Schmidt, and Moore would be disappointed if they didn't average at least 6 innings/ start... small feat or not.

Hood will be new to starter's role, if he gets it, and might adapt to it well or could have some trouble adjusting.

I could see these 4 averaging something like:

Evans: 6 1/3 ip/ game
Schmidt: 6 2/3 ip/ game
Moore: 5 2/3 ip/ game
Hood 5 1/3 ip/ game

Posted by jasonbr1975

Lafayette, LA

Member since Sep 2024

2352 posts

Posted on 7/5/26 at 9:28 pm to 304tiger

Bats/offense look really good. Where is the pitching?

Posted by 304tiger

West Virginia

Member since Jan 2022

2707 posts

Posted on 7/5/26 at 9:39 pm to jasonbr1975

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Each week, we'll play 36 innings. At minimum, 22+ should be covered by Evans, Schmidt, Moore, and Hood. From there, assuming we retain a few important arms, I could go for: 8 from Sheerin/ Garcia/ Valesquez/ Guidry 6 from Rickin/ Kaden Smith/ Zion/ Plog

Hopefully we get Sheerin and Garcia back.

The starters will probably be:

Fri- C. Evans
Sat- Schmidt
Sun- Moore
Midweek- Hood (Rickin, Theo, and Valesquez may get a look)

We'll need an improvement from most of these guys, but there will be lots of returning talent and SEC experience, which should play well.

I feel good about it, but Yeskie will have to help these guys develop.

This post was edited on 7/5/26 at 9:43 pm

Posted by Tigernomics

Member since Jan 2024

1164 posts

Posted on 7/5/26 at 10:00 pm to 304tiger

Sheerin and Garcia are both gone man.

Posted by 304tiger

West Virginia

Member since Jan 2022

2707 posts

Posted on 7/5/26 at 10:06 pm to Tigernomics

That'll hurt... maybe Jay can surprise us and keep one. The pending lockout could help.

If we lose them, we'll definitely need 2-3 high end relievers from the portal.

We'll also have to rely heavy on Valesquez, Rickin, Smith, Guidry, and Theo. Williams and Plog will also have to come through.

Posted by AlecRock23

Central, LA

Member since Mar 2015

2465 posts

Posted on 7/5/26 at 10:15 pm to 304tiger

Parker loew, Jordan Martinez , Coleton Brady, Nate Davis, and Braxton Beaty all posted their lockers on their IG stories so I’m assuming those 5 will make it to campus

ETA: I knew Davis and Beaty were already making it to campus

This post was edited on 7/5/26 at 10:16 pm

Posted by Riolobo

On the lake

Member since Mar 2017

5235 posts

Posted on 7/6/26 at 6:46 am to Gnash

So Patrick goes from being a starter to not even a reserve?

Posted by IM_4_LSU

McKinney, TX

Member since Mar 2014

13674 posts

Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:35 am to Tiger Ryno

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Serna is the best hitter on the team. He will hit 2nd or 3rd

I tend to agree but Bide's bat is up there too. Bide was an excellent hitter for us and has immense power. Once he was placed back into the lineup after a small hiccup he took off.

Posted by Tigernomics

Member since Jan 2024

1164 posts

Posted on 7/6/26 at 7:51 am to 304tiger

Guidry is old and plans to sign if offered the opportunity.

Posted by Gnash

KTX

Member since Oct 2015

11284 posts

Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:26 am to Riolobo

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So Patrick goes from being a starter to not even a reserve?

Yeah I’m an idiot

Posted by TigerDM

Baton Rouge

Member since Aug 2013

1836 posts

Posted on 7/6/26 at 8:47 am to 304tiger

I sure hope our catcher take a big jump defensively over the summer.
While our pitchers were pretty wild, it didn't help all the passed balls and many wild pitches that should have at least been blocked.

Posted by thunderbird1100

GSU Eagles fan

Member since Oct 2007

72478 posts

Posted on 7/6/26 at 9:02 am to 304tiger

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Midweek- Hood (Rickin, Theo, and Valesquez may get a look)

You dont waste an arm like Hood on a midweek start, he's not a freshman looking to develop, he is ready to pitch on weekends, if he's not a starter, he'll be a weekend long reliever.

Ricken and a freshman seems most likely to start mid-week. Or Aase on how he comes back from TJ.

This post was edited on 7/6/26 at 9:13 am

Posted by Meauxjeaux

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Posted on 7/6/26 at 9:07 am to DRock88

quote:
Arrambide and Serna will catch most of the innings again this year.

Yeah, that's the point

Posted by Double Oh

Louisiana

Member since Sep 2008

24466 posts

Posted on 7/6/26 at 9:08 am to Lester Earl

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Do you post predictions anymore after you Eyanson takes? If so, let’s see yours

My Eyanson take was he looked average his first 2 starts which he did. I never said he couldn't pitch or was a bad pitcher. You are trying to put words in my mouth but nice try though.