LSU Baseball Bolsters Roster with Top Transfer Portal Talents
After a down year following a national championship, LSU secures two elite transfer players who bring proven Power Four experience and elite statistics.
Jun 11, 2026
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LSU Baseball Lands Top Transfer Talents to Revive Championship Pedigree
The program announced the additions of highly ranked transfer pitchers Bino Watters and Landon Hood, aiming to restore the team's dominance after a challenging season.
Jun 11, 2026
LSU Secures Top Transfer Portal Player Bino Watters Ahead of 2026 Season
LSU's 2026 recruiting class gains a marquee talent in Bino Watters, a standout from the transfer portal whose elite statistics and defensive reliability promise to reshape the team's performance.
Jun 11, 2026
Kevin Schnall Takes the Helm of South Carolina Baseball
The University of South Carolina has named Kevin Schnall as its new head baseball coach, offering a $1.3 million base salary and a suite of incentives that could raise his earnings by up to $280,000, while also earmarking $600,000 for his Coastal Carolina buyout.
Jun 10, 2026
LSU Baseball Rebuilds with Transfer Portal Additions Ahead of 2027 Season
LSU Baseball missed the postseason in 2026 and is turning to the transfer portal to add Bino Watters, Landon Hood and Dawson Park, hoping to return to championship contention.
Jun 10, 2026
Bino Watters Commits to LSU Baseball, Bolstering 2027 Outfield Plans
LSU secures a highly rated transfer who is expected to start immediately and help shape a championship‑contending roster.
Jun 10, 2026
Bino Watters Commits to LSU, Bolstering 2027 Roster
Bino Watters, a .362 career hitter with 10 home runs and 51 RBI at Notre Dame, has pledged to LSU, joining a class that already features three of the transfer portal's elite talents.
Jun 10, 2026
LSU Secures Top Transfer Outfielder Bino Watters in Roster Overhaul
LSU's baseball program, absent from the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2011, lands a high‑impact transfer in Bino Watters, joining Landon Hood and Dawson Park as part of a sweeping rebuild.
Jun 10, 2026
LSU Secures Top Transfer Bino Watters to Strengthen 2027 Baseball Outlook
LSU's baseball program has landed the nation's No. 1 transfer prospect, Bino Watters, adding power, plate discipline and defensive versatility to the outfield.
Jun 10, 2026
LSU Baseball Rebuilds with High‑Profile Transfer Portal Additions Ahead of 2027
LSU’s new recruits — Bino Watters, Landon Hood and Dawson Park — join a revamped roster as the program seeks to restore its competitive edge.
Jun 10, 2026
LSU Bolsters Its Outfield with Elite Transfer Bino Watters
LSU adds top‑ranked transfer outfielder Bino Watters, a .343 career hitter with elite plate discipline, to address key offensive needs and strengthen its prospects for the SEC season.
Jun 10, 2026
LSU Baseball Lands Top Transfer Outfielder Bino Watters
LSU secures commitment from the No. 3 transfer prospect, bolstering a rebuilding roster ahead of the next season.
Jun 10, 2026
LSU Secures Top Transfer Bino Watters, Bolstering Baseball Roster
LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson added highly-rated transfer Bino Watters, a .362 hitter with strong plate discipline, to replace outgoing outfielders and inject power into the lineup.
Jun 10, 2026
Brody Trosclair Commits to Tennessee, Leaving LSU’s Pitching Needs Unmet
Left‑handed pitcher Brody Trosclair announced his commitment to Tennessee, prompting LSU to scramble for more arms before the transfer portal closes.
Jun 9, 2026
LSU Bolsters Roster with Two Transfer Pitchers Ahead of New Season
In just one week the baseball transfer portal has opened a window for LSU to add experienced talent, as Coach Jay Johnson secures left‑hander Landon Hood and infielder Dawson Park.
Jun 9, 2026
LSU Baseball Secures Top Transfer Shortstop Dawson Park
LSU adds top transfer shortstop Dawson Park to replace departing Steven Milam, bolstering the team's infield ahead of the 2026 season.
Jun 6, 2026
LSU Baseball Bolsters Roster with Top Transfer Pitcher and Shortstop Ahead of 2027 Season
LSU missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade, prompting a targeted recruitment of two top‑150 transfers: pitcher Landon Hood from Gonzaga and shortstop Dawson Park from Texas State.
Jun 6, 2026
Ethan Clauss Joins LSU Transfer Exodus as Baseball Program Rebuilds
LSU infielder Ethan Clauss has entered the transfer portal, becoming the sixth player to leave the program in recent weeks. His exit highlights the challenges faced by coach Jay Johnson as the team seeks to return to the postseason.
Jun 6, 2026
LSU Bolsters Infield with Transfer Shortstop Dawson Park
LSU's latest transfer portal acquisition, shortstop Dawson Park, brings a .301 batting average and 13 home runs from his sophomore season, while raising questions about the future of incumbent players and the composition of the team's infield.
Jun 5, 2026
LSU Secures Landon Hood to Reinforce Bullpen After Portal Exodus
LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson has added former Gonzaga pitcher Landon Hood, a 2.48 ERA freshman standout, to a bullpen that lost two relievers to the transfer portal.
Jun 5, 2026
LSU Secures Commitment from Gonzaga Transfer Pitcher Landon Hood
LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson has signed former Gonzaga pitcher Landon Hood to address the team's pitching needs after losing key relievers to the transfer portal.
Jun 5, 2026
Landon Hood Joins LSU Baseball, Bringing Gonzaga Freshman Success
Freshman right‑hander Landon Hood transfers from Gonzaga to LSU, bringing a strong debut season and a track record of strikeouts to the Tigers' pitching staff.
Jun 5, 2026
LSU Locks Down Landon Hood, a Pitching Prospect Set to Revitalize the Program
LSU announced the commitment of right‑handed pitcher Landon Hood, whose 2.48 ERA and 78 strikeouts last year at Gonzaga have drawn praise from coach Jay Johnson, who sees the transfer as a cornerstone for a 2027 turnaround.
Jun 5, 2026
LSU Baseball Looks to Rebuild Through Transfer Portal
The NCAA transfer portal for college baseball opened on Monday, prompting LSU's coaching staff to target infielders, pitchers and corner outfielders to replace departing players and injuries.
Jun 3, 2026