GBP_TigerKing

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The 3B guy from High Point, Brayden Simpson, was just named to the All America team. He's probably your 3rd baseman.

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He is a draft risk. That said, I think he is going to be the third baseman. As for Dardar, he is open to playing anywhere on the field. 2026 will essentially be the first season that hasn't had any type of injury for him. 2nd base makes sense for him, but first is definitely an option if Frey goes pro.

Last night I had the pleasure of interviewing Kansas State Transfer Seth Dardar. He is the most recent commitment to LSU's 2026 baseball team. He can play any position in the infield and has a great story to tell.

Interview starts at 3:15 and ends at just after the 44 minute mark.

Seth Dardar Interview

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Twitter has gotten harder to comprehend with recruiting, ive kinda given up other than following this thread

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Very much agreed. That said, it appears that Coach Jordan is following the following...

Jordy Oriach(New Mexico) .388 w/ 16 HR, 63 RBI and a 1.218 OPS

Tyler Litchenberger(App State) .342 with 69 hits. He reached safely in 46 of 52 games

Elijah Jerzembeck(South Carolina) Missed season due to injury
2023 stats 31.2IP 29H 11R 10ER 6BB 36K 2.84 ERA

Ethan McElvain(Vandy) 27.1IP 31H 27R 22ER 28BB 45K (big potential)

Jack Berg(Arizona) 2.1IP 7H 9R 9ER 5BB 6K *Currently pitching in the Cape

Henry Ford(Virginia) .348 75H 11HR 46RBI 21BB 30K

Bryce Calloway(UNO) 25.1IP 24H 13R 12ER 11BB 23K
Hitting- .390 80H 18HR 63RBI 31BB 60K

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yall really need 4 people to interview him? get rid of the old man and the kid with the black light. William became totally disinterested when that idiot popped up

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This was a rare occasion. Generally the two on top do the interviews. We had talked about joining forces for a while for a collab, so usually it isn’t like this.

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How about a little more description in your subject line? Like what sport?

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Considering his recruiting ranking, and draft projection added with the insane reaction when he withdrew from the draft, I assumed everyone knew him. But that is what assuming gets me.


TL;DR - Baseball

William Schmidt appeared on The Golden Boot Podcast last night and talked about his progression, why he chose college, who he wants to face the most, and even had a brief appearance by Derek Curiel. William is a good guy and his future is very bright.

William Schmidt interview

I have gone through and over researched stats, big moments, SOS based on defenses played, etc. Bo Nix is good, Michael Penix Jr. is good. What Jayden is doing week after week if unheard of. Why should he be punished for defensive shortfalls?

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The Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded “to the outstanding college football player whose performance epitomizes great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.” Those attributes accurately describe LSU QB Jayden Daniels. He is the engine that drives the #1 offense in college football and flashes a million-dollar smile at you as he jukes you out of your cleats on his way to the endzone.

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Seriously, Jayden Daniels for Heisman!

It is a good show. They interview players from many different schools and get their stories. Many LSU players have been on.

I think Jay is going to have a very dominant run. Add in the fact that his players buy into his system helps. His recruiting is also very elite.

It will be nearly impossible to match what Bertman did, that said if there was a coach that I would bet on to do it, it is definitely Jay. Honestly over the next 3-5 years I definitely expect 1-2 more championships.

That being said, Jay can win 10 championships and Skip will always be my GOAT. Mainly because he truly built LSU vs Jay(NO OFFENSE TO HIM) inheriting some solid talent, not many guys take a job where their outfielder is Dylan Crews and the 1B is Tre Morgan.

Replying to this comment because it was the first one I saw that mentioned Braden Montgomery.

What if Braden wants to play SS? He was a MIF in HS along with OF/P. I know in the Cape he has played RF and pitched once, but who is to say that they wouldn't give him a shot at SS?

Obviously, I have zero inside intel on him just like everyone else, just a random thought that popped in my mind.