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.
No. 8@haydenrt_ | #ThePowerhouse pic.twitter.com/lJnznzE3l5
— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) August 20, 2023
Hayden Travinski will wear No. 8 for LSU Baseball this season. #LSU pic.twitter.com/zuOjuRHstW
— Leah Vann (@LVann_Sports) August 21, 2023
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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