A former LSU pitcher found a professional home this week when [autotag]Bryce Collins[/autotag] joined the Chicago White Sox organization.
Collins spent two years at LSU after beginning his career at Arizona and was a member of the 2023 national team.
Collins is yet another player from the 2023 championship team to join a professional organization.
Coming out of high school, Collins was originally selected by the Minnesota Twins before electing to go the college route. He only threw 22.1 innings at Arizona before an injury cost him two years.
In 2022, Collins threw 32.1 innings at LSU to the tune of a 3.62 ERA. In his career at LSU, he averaged over 10 strikeouts per nine, but struggled to command the ball, issuing 36 walks in 49 innings.
LSU coach [autotag]Jay Johnson[/autotag] took to social media to congratulate Collins.
Super proud of you @Bryce_Collins21 big time perseverance, National Champion, and now professional pitcher! https://t.co/6Dhqt6A7VL
— Jay Johnson (@LSUCoachJ) December 28, 2023
Collins finished his collegiate career with 71.1 innings, 72 strikeouts, and five wins. He becomes the lone former Tiger to join the White Sox organization.
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