LSU got a major boost for its 2024 pitching staff on Tuesday night as left-handed pitcher [autotag]Javen Coleman[/autotag] announced that he will forego a professional contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and instead return to LSU.
Coleman was drafted by the Dodgers in the 16th round with the 490th pick in the 2023 MLB draft earlier this month.
After a promising true freshman season in 2021, Coleman was sidelined after just three relief appearances in 2022 due to injury and underwent Tommy John surgery.
He didn’t make his return to the field until April 18 this season. He ultimately appeared in eight games (making four starts) with a 1-2 record and 7.07 ERA while striking out 21 batters and walking 16.
Let’s run it back 😈 pic.twitter.com/nIQNQaX9F3
— Javen Coleman (@JavenColeman1) July 25, 2023
It wasn’t the best campaign for Coleman as he was working his way back from injury, but he’ll come back to Baton Rouge to work on his craft for another season.
With LSU losing a number of arms from the pitching staff, Coleman has a chance to be a key reliever if not compete for a spot in the weekend rotation next spring.
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