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LSU has bolstered its rotation by adding South Florida transfer Kaden Smith, a strikeout‑heavy pitcher who excelled at TCU last season, while also bringing in Gonzaga’s Landon Hood and USC’s Diego Velazquez.
LSU's baseball program has added high‑profile transfers Diego Velazquez and Landon Hood, aiming to shore up a pitching staff that struggled with walks and bullpen reliability last season.
LSU's pitching staff struggled in 2026, prompting the addition of USC transfer Diego Velazquez, a high‑upside reliever with a 3.78 K/BB ratio, to strengthen the bullpen for the 2027 season.
USC’s pitching coach Sean Allen has been hired as the new head coach of Lamar University but will remain with USC through the postseason, setting the stage for a high‑stakes Super Regional matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Seeded second, USC relies on ace Mason Edwards, a potent offense led by Augie Lopez and Abbie Covarrubias, and a defense that ranks among the nation’s best as it battles a formidable home crowd at Blue Bell Park.
The USC baseball team posted a 7‑0 victory over Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals in Omaha, boosting its national ranking and NCAA Tournament prospects.