LSU pitcher Jaden Hill will miss the rest of the season

LSU right-hander Jaden Hill was supposed to have a breakout season in 2021.

LSU right-hander Jaden Hill was supposed to have a breakout season in 2021. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned, and Hill’s season is over after just seven appearances for the Tigers.

LSU coach Paul Mainieri said on Monday that Hill suffered a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his right elbow.

The 6-foot-4, 234-pound junior from Ashdown, Arkansas, made seven starts for LSU in 2021, recording a 6.67 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. He was 2-3 on the season. Hill struck out 25 batters in 29.2 innings pitched.

Mainieri released a statement on the disappointing news.

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“It’s heartbreaking for all of us to receive this news,” Mainieri said, “but it’s especially disappointing for Jaden as a young man who has such a bright future in baseball. We will do everything we can to support Jaden in his return to full health. He has a tremendous work ethic, and I’m very confident he will overcome this setback.”

The LSU baseball team is currently 17-11 on the season, but just 1-8 in SEC play. The Tigers have lost six of their last seven games.

LSU returns to action on Tuesday when it hosts McNeese State.

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