LSU already has a couple of transfers on board this offseason after winning a national championship in 2023, and it’s in the mix for even more.
One of those players is former Alabama starting pitcher [autotag]Luke Holman[/autotag], who will be making a visit to Baton Rouge early next week. That news was first reported by On3’s Matthew Brune.
Holman, who entered the transfer portal on June 22, was the Crimson Tide’s Friday night starter this year. He had an earned run average of 3.67 while striking out 87 batters compared to the 31 walks he issued.
For an LSU staff in need of starting pitching following the departures of [autotag]Paul Skenes[/autotag], [autotag]Ty Floyd[/autotag] and [autotag]Grant Taylor[/autotag], Holman would be a huge addition.
NEW: Sources tell @BengalTigerOn3 that LSU baseball is set to host Alabama starting pitcher Luke Holman.
Jay Johnson continues to be linked to some top transfer portal talent in the SEC.
⚾️Everything to know: https://t.co/qIEgTorj3h pic.twitter.com/mnDeCJovd2
— Matthew Brune (@MatthewBrune_) July 11, 2023
He’s perhaps best known around the country for being the ace that former coach Brad Bohannon scratched for back tightness ahead of Game 1 against the Tigers earlier this season. Bohannon was later fired after it was determined that he was in communication with someone who placed a large bet on the game.
Holman is looking for a fresh start in the transfer portal, and that could come with the team he was ultimately scratched against.
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