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After a standout college career that helped LSU capture the 2024 national title, Jake Brown turned heads in his first professional games, hitting his first home run in his debut and earning a quick promotion.
LSU retained 16 of 22 draft signees, spotlighting standout players like Dominic Santarelli and Malachi Washington, and showcasing a deep pitching staff and versatile newcomers.
Former LSU baseball standouts Derek Curiel and Jake Brown were selected in the 2026 MLB draft, joining a lineage of Tigers who have succeeded at the highest level.
Anthony Murphy, a highly touted outfielder and right‑hand pitcher, has officially reopened his recruitment after backing out of his commitment to Louisiana State University's baseball program. The decision follows a draft selection by the Washington Nationals and a roster overflow at LSU.
The 2026 LSU Baseball squad received the Team Academic Excellence Award for a 3.02 cumulative GPA, with multiple players achieving Dean's List distinctions and conference academic recognitions.
LSU's 2027 roster blends seasoned veterans with high‑profile draftees, setting the stage for a competitive campaign.
Only 45 high school players were chosen in the first 135 picks, as college programs leveraged name, image and likeness agreements to retain top prospects and reshape the draft landscape.
The Chicago Cubs chose right‑handed pitcher Dylan Blomker, an LSU signee from New Mexico, with the 159th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, a slot value of $441,300, and he is expected to sign and abandon his college commitment.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw former LSU right‑hander Grant Fontenot selected in the tenth round by the Kansas City Royals, joining three other Tigers who were also drafted.
The Chicago Cubs selected Dylan Blomker, a highly touted but unranked pitcher from New Mexico, in the fifth round of the MLB draft, a move that could reshape their pitching depth.
Three LSU players were drafted on the second day, joining earlier picks as teams bolster their rosters with college prospects.
Day two of the MLB Draft saw several LSU standouts selected, highlighting the Tigers' deep talent pool.
Deven Sheerin, a former LSU baseball reliever, was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth round of the 2026 MLB Draft after a standout college career marked by record‑setting strikeouts, a torn ACL, and a fastball that reaches 100 mph.
Three LSU players were drafted on the opening day, highlighting the program's sustained excellence and future prospects.
The first day of the 2026 MLB Draft saw Derek Curiel, Jake Brown and Deven Sheerin selected, while Coleton Brady chose to remain at LSU.
Deven Sheerin, a 20‑year‑old LSU pitcher, was selected 128th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies, joining a wave of Tigers talent heading to the majors.
After a standout sophomore year at Louisiana State, Deven Sheerin was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2026 MLB Draft, capping a journey marked by a conference rookie award, a knee injury and a fastball that now hits the upper 90s.
Jake Brown, a standout LSU baseball player and former national champion, was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the 2026 MLB Draft, marking a significant step toward his professional career.
The Seattle Mariners drafted LSU outfielder Jake Brown with the 65th pick, rewarding a three‑year career that blended national‑championship glory with a $1.38 million slot value.
LSU junior outfielder Jake Brown was selected 59th overall by the Seattle Mariners, capping a season that saw him lead the Tigers with 16 home runs before a right‑hand fracture ended his campaign.
Four LSU Tigers were recognized by the Louisiana Sportswriters Association for their standout 2026 seasons, highlighting both offensive firepower and defensive excellence.
LSU’s baseball program boasts multiple top‑10 prospects for the 2026 MLB Draft, backed by a strong draft history under coach Jay Johnson.
LSU's 2027 baseball squad welcomes two high‑profile transfers who bring experience, power and defensive reliability, addressing the team's most pressing needs ahead of the upcoming season.
LSU outfielders Derek Curiel and Jake Brown will forgo college eligibility for the MLB draft this weekend in Philadelphia, with pitcher Devin Sheerin projected as an early Sunday selection.