The Tigers have already set a program record for players taken in the 2023 MLB draft, but arguably their biggest win has to do with the current signing class.
Of that group, only No. 8 pick [autotag]Blake Mitchell[/autotag] was taken in the first two rounds. Left-handed pitcher [autotag]Jake Brown[/autotag] became the second on Tuesday afternoon when the Texas Rangers selected him in the 16th round with 471st pick.
However, Brown does not plan to sign with Texas and will instead honor his commitment to LSU, according to multiple reports. The left-handed pitcher tweeted a Tiger emoji on Monday night when he wasn’t selected, though he deleted that Tweet after he was drafted.
Can confirm that Jake Brown is coming to campus. #LSU https://t.co/CTs7HfswhK
— Leah Vann (@LVann_Sports) July 11, 2023
Brown, a product of Sulphur, Louisiana, ranks as the No. 116 overall prospect in the 2023 class and the No. 1 player in the state, according to Perfect Game.
Update: The Advocate’s Leah Vann updated her report on Tuesday to say that Brown’s number was not met by the Rangers and he plans to head to Baton Rouge, though that is not 100% confirmed. He has 14 days to make a decision
Re: LHP Jake Brown
My sources say that there is "no reason to be concerned that Jake won't be on campus." Jake has a high number that was not met, though getting drafted was an honor. There are still 14 days for that to change, but it is leaning the direction of LSU. @kennlandry…
— Leah Vann (@LVann_Sports) July 11, 2023
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