Ballhog52

Here’s my question. Why does everyone automatically assume the guys from the portal are going to be the everyday starters. How about let everyone compete and whoever performs best wins the job. Guys like Patrick, Pearson, Ruckert all deserve the same opportunity as the portal guys. Put the best 9 on the field, regardless of NIL, and go win the game. That’s what happened in 25, guys competed, if they didn’t win the job they embraced their role and contributed where needed. Guys like Brown, Josh Pearson, Ethan Frey, Braswell and John Pearson. When they didn’t start, they were ready to come in and do a job. Those are High Character Guys.Hope these portal guys are like that this year instead of what we had in 26.

It was one of LSU’s mistakes not hiring Todd Butler when he interviewed for a job at LSU in 2024. The guy can recruit with the best of them. He has tons of experience coaching in the SEC and knows what types of players can make the jump from Mid Majors or JUCO to the SEC. He has a proven track record. He will also be on Florida staff after this season.

Damn I must be crazy. Brown hit 320 in SEC Last year with 6 Bombs and already had 5 bombs in SEC this year. Avg was down this year in SEC but also barreled balls up consistently right at guys. Explain your metrics please, I’d love to know your take compared to scouts

I’m assuming you haven’t watched much baseball this year. Before injury Brown hitting over 300 against lefties, 6 home runs against lefties, which shows a big improvement. I don’t think MLB would draft guys in top 3 rounds and not have beliefs of them making it to the Bigs. I’d love all 3 back at LSU, but I do believe, along with many scouts, that they have the tools and ability to play in the MLB

Saw a short video on one of Browns social media page of him working out, using the hand he had surgery on. Gotta get grip strength back and pain free. I bet as soon as he can swing a bat he will be In the lineup.

Brown has had his right hand taped up the last few weeks. I’m assuming he’s been trying to play through the pain. Heard him talking to his parents after the Sunday game and he told them the pain is worse than ever. Great young man and Tiger. Hope the best for him.

How much NIL money do you think LSU baseball players are getting. I’d love to hear what you think these guys are getting. I can guarantee you’re WAY off on your numbers. LSU has won 2 recent championships due to Louisiana kids on the team that contributed big time and wasn’t focused on the NIL money. You would be surprised how little guys like Anderson, Dugas, Beloso, Guidry, Brown, Jobert, Pearson get in NIL.

I like that approach a lot. First fastball he’s seen and jumped on it. Kinda like when he hit the bomb against Vandy on 3-0 count. Nobody complained about that. He’s got the most power let him attack when he gets his pitch. Kids ran into some bad luck hitting balls square and other team making espn plays on it. Last 5 games it’s happened. Happy to see other guys stepping up when he’s not finding hits. That’s the sign of the team coming together

Brown really has 1 error on the season. That’s the overthrow to 3rd base he made during the McNeese game. The other error he’s charged with is when a flare hit over 1st base that’s spinning to the wall, brown running full speed to get to it, slips while grabbing it. They charged him the error because the guy scored from 2nd which he would have scored anyway. Both Curiel and Brown are very good players, it just so happens that Brown took a big step forward this year. He doesn’t look clumsy in the outfield, because of his speed and breaks on the ball, he actually makes difficult plays look easy. I overheard several scouts talking in the fall saying Brown won’t be on the board after 40th pick.I'm just excited we have 3 very good athletes playing the outfield at LSU.

Jay missed big time in the portal this year. Caraway, Dardar, Simpson are not performing. Stats prove it. Is Pearson hurt, why hasn’t he had at bats since ULL.