LSU baseball’s Hayden Travinski to wear No. 8

LSU awarded the No. 8 jersey to redshirt senior catcher Hayden Travinski.

LSU baseball found its next No. 8.

Catcher [autotag]Hayden Travinski[/autotag] will take over the mantle from [autotag]Gavin Dugas[/autotag], who wore the number from 2022-23.

Each year, the jersey is given to an upperclassman “who exemplifies the spirit of LSU baseball through his leadership and dedication to the program.”

Travinski will be a redshirt senior in 2024 following his breakout campaign of 2023.

Despite starting only 23 games and appearing in 41, Travinski notched 37 hits on the year. His .692 slugging was third on the team, trailing the likes of [autotag]Dylan Crews[/autotag] and [autotag]Tommy White[/autotag].

Travinski took over the starting catcher role in April, but he was banged up throughout much of the postseason.

LSU remains deep at catcher, but Travinski should be the favorite to land the job. He could also end up in the DH spot or play first base, depending on how the rest of the lineup shakes out and which young guys emerge.

LSU’s losing a lot after it’s title run. On the field and from a leadership standpoint. LSU will count on Travinski to provide in both departments next year.

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