Mavrick Rizy, the right‑handed pitcher who helped LSU reach the 2025 College World Series, has entered the NCAA transfer portal after completing two seasons with the Tigers.
A promising arm on the move
During his time in Baton Rouge he posted a 4.50 earned run average and recorded 57 strikeouts over 46 innings, while also contributing 24 relief appearances a year earlier with a 4.74 ERA.
A native of Massachusetts, Rizy arrived on campus as the top‑ranked prospect in the state according to Perfect Game, a testament to his high school pedigree.
His exit leaves a noticeable gap in LSU’s pitching staff, a unit that struggled to find consistency throughout the 2026 campaign and now must rebuild without one of its more reliable arms.
Looking ahead
Programs that operate in the Power Four conferences are already circling, seeing in Rizy a potential immediate contributor who can bolster their rotations for the upcoming season.
LSU’s head coach Jay Johnson acknowledged the loss but emphasized the program’s depth and the opportunities the portal provides for fresh talent.
The transfer portal has become a central conduit for talent reshuffling in college baseball, and Rizy’s move underscores how even programs with recent successes are not insulated from player mobility.
LSU will look to supplement its staff through recruiting and the portal, aiming to restore the dominance it displayed in 2025.