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The LSU baseball program is among the best in the nation on an annual basis. The Tigers rank No. 7 all-time with 18 College World Series’ appearances and No. 2 all-time with six national championships.
One big reason for LSU’s success is its ability to recruit the best high school players to Baton Rouge each year.
Baseball America recently released its list of the top 25 recruiting classes for 2020 and to the surprise of no one, the Tigers ranked high on the list. No. 2 to be exact.
The Miami Hurricanes were ranked No. 1.
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In the past four years, LSU has been ranked inside the top five on three occasions. Over the last 15 years, the Tigers have managed to recruit a top-10 class in all but two years. LSU has finished with the top overall class four times since 2007.
The Tigers are expected to have another standout team in 2021. Several players returned to school due to the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic as schools are allowed to field bigger rosters.
There is also the shortened MLB draft, which led more players to return to school.
Right-handed pitcher Ty Floyd and outfielder Dylan Crews are the crown jewels of LSU’s 2020 class. Overall, the Tigers signed 17 players.
LSU finished the shortened 2020 season ranked No. 19 with a record of 12-5.
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