The 2024 MLB draft really couldn’t have gone much better as far as LSU’s purposes go.
While things were mostly chalky when it came to current players — with [autotag]Jared Jones[/autotag] and [autotag]Michael Braswell III[/autotag] announcing their returns to Baton Rouge after they weren’t selected. And while several of LSU’s top high school signees — namely [autotag]Konnor Griffin[/autotag], [autotag]Cam Caminiti[/autotag] and [autotag]Kale Fountain[/autotag] — will sign with a professional club, the Tigers are bringing in an unreal freshman class.
In total, seven top-100 signees will reach campus. That’s in addition to a transfer portal class that already ranks No. 1 in the nation.
Outfielder [autotag]Derek Curiel[/autotag] announced his decision to attend LSU ahead of the draft, and he was joined by elite pitching commit [autotag]William Schmidt[/autotag] and prized catcher [autotag]Cade Arrambide[/autotag].
#LSU will have 7 of the Top 100 prospects in the 2024 cycle make it to campus.
No. 5: RHP William Schmidt
No. 10: OF Derek Curiel
No. 13: C Cade Arrambide
No. 73: LHP Cooper Williams
No. 74: SS Casan Evans
No. 79: SS David Hogg II
No. 92: 1B Ryan CostelloThe 2025 roster 📈 pic.twitter.com/uuNk9YMKa7
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) July 17, 2024
The Tigers had a disappointing season in 2024 coming off a national title campaign. Though they turned things around in the back half, they couldn’t get out of the Chapel Hill Regional.
Now, coach [autotag]Jay Johnson[/autotag] is reloading with a roster that looks to be as competitive as any in the country.
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