Mavrick Rizy's Portal Move Highlights LSU's Pitching Woes
Mavrick Rizy, a sophomore right‑hander who helped LSU capture its eighth national championship last summer, has decided to enter the transfer portal, a move first reported by local sports outlets.
During the previous season he posted a 4.22 earned run average over 211⁄3 innings, striking out 29 batters and appearing in a team‑high number of games, which made him a key piece of the championship roster.
This spring his performance slipped, as he walked 19 batters and hit seven others, contributing to a higher ERA and a lack of control that plagued the staff.
The struggles of Rizy and other veteran arms were part of a broader pitching inconsistency that left LSU outside the NCAA Tournament, ending a streak of recent postseason appearances.
Because he turned 21 last December, Rizy remains eligible for the 2026 MLB Draft, meaning professional clubs will likely keep an eye on his development as he seeks a new environment.
His departure marks the first LSU baseball player to enter the portal this summer, underscoring a shifting landscape for a program that must replace a core of championship‑winning arms.