{"id":18601,"date":"2023-10-04T22:17:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T03:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=18601"},"modified":"2023-10-04T22:17:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T03:17:45","slug":"2023-lsu-baseball-recruiting-class-ranks-in-top-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/2023-lsu-baseball-recruiting-class-ranks-in-top-5\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 LSU Baseball recruiting class ranks in Top 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

BATON ROUGE, La. \u2014 LSU<\/a> is No. 3 in the 2023\u00a0Baseball America<\/em>\u00a0magazine recruiting poll released this week, marking the Tigers\u2019 second Top 5 recruiting class designation this fall.<\/p>\n

The 2023 class, featuring 20 talented newcomers that have joined the program this fall, was rated No. 5 in the nation last month by Collegiate Baseball magazine.<\/p>\n

The class includes 13 freshmen, six NCAA Division I transfers and one junior college transfer. The new members of the LSU ball club have been engaged in conditioning drills and individual workouts with the Tigers\u2019 returning veterans, and the first full-squad fall practice session will take place on Thursday with an intrasquad scrimmage that begins at 7 p.m. CT in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.<\/p>\n

This fall\u2019s polls mark the second straight Top 5 recruiting finish for LSU coach Jay Johnson, the 2023 National Coach of the Year who led the Tigers to the College World Series title in June. Johnson and his staff produced the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation in 2022.<\/p>\n

The Tigers are in the Top 10 of a recruiting ranking for the 16th\u00a0time in the past 17 years.<\/p>\n

Listed below are the members of LSU\u2019s 2023 signing class:<\/p>\n

Kade Anderson, LHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Madisonville, La. (St. Paul\u2019s HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the No. 2 overall player in Louisiana by Perfect Game for Class of 2023<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the No. 19 left-handed pitcher and the No. 130 overall player in the nation by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

Mac Bingham, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n

San Diego, Calif. (Torrey Pines HS\/Arizona)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transfers to LSU after four seasons at Arizona (2020-23)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Earned 2023 All-Pac 12 recognition after hitting .360 with 68 runs scored, 20 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs, 51 RBI and a .573 slugging percentage<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 40th round of the 2019 MLB Draft<\/p>\n

Michael Braswell III, INF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mableton, Ga. (Campbell HS\/South Carolina)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transfers to LSU after two seasons at South Carolina (2022-23)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Played in 51 games for the Gamecocks in 2023 making 37 starts \u2026 collected eight doubles, two triples, a home run and 23 RBI<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Voted to the 2022 Freshman All-SEC Team<\/p>\n

Jake Brown, LHP\/OF\/1B<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sulphur, La. (Sulphur HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the No. 1 overall player in the state of Louisiana by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 18 ranked left-handed pitcher in the nation by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Voted the 2023 Gatorade Louisiana Baseball Player of the Year \u2026 posted a 10-2 record on the mound with a 1.71 ERA, surrendering just 39 hits in 73.2 innings pitched while striking out 118 batters \u2026 also batted .336 with seven home runs, 26 RBI and 20 stolen bases<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Selected by the Texas Rangers in the 16th round of the 2023 MLB Draft<\/p>\n

Griffin Cooley, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kinder, La. (Kinder HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the No. 11 outfielder in the state of Louisiana by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Voted 2023 First-Team All-State in Class 3A, batting .462 on the year<\/p>\n

Dallas Dale II, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apopka, Fla. (Mount Dora Christian Academy)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 9 ranked outfielder and No. 54 overall player in Florida by Perfect Game for Class of 2023<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked nationally as No. 61 outfielder by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Batted .400 in 2023 with 32 hits, 33 runs, nine homers and 29 RBI<\/p>\n

Luke Holman, RHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sinking Springs, Pa. (Wilson HS\/Alabama)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pitched the past two seasons (2022-23) at Alabama, where he made 31 appearances (15 starts) and posted a 4.05 ERA with 111 strikeouts in 100.0 innings.<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Worked as Alabama\u2019s No. 1 starter in 2023, recording a 7-4 mark and a 3.67 ERA in 81.0 innings with 87 strikeouts and a .186 opponent batting average \u2026 finished No. 2 in the SEC in WHIP (1.05) and No. 3 in the league in opponent batting average and hits per nine innings (6.00)<\/p>\n

Cam Johnson, LHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Upper Marlboro, Md. (IMG Academy)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked nationally by Perfect Game as the No. 2 left-hander pitcher and the No. 11 overall player<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Selected in the 20th round of the 2023 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the No. 42 overall prospect entering the 2023 Draft by MLB Pipeline<\/p>\n

Gage Jump, LHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aliso, Calif. (JSerra Catholic HS\/UCLA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transfers to LSU after two seasons (2022-23) at UCLA<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Did not pitch in 2023 due to injury \u2026 made seven appearances as a true freshman in 2022, including three starts \u2026 finished the year with a 1-1 record, two saves, 3.86 ERA, .172 opponent batting average and 22 strikeouts over 16.1 innings<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the No. 1 left-handed pitcher in the state of California as a high school senior<\/p>\n

Ryan Kucherak, INF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chandler, Ariz. (Hamilton HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The No. 2 ranked shortstop in Arizona by Perfect Game for the Class of 2023<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the state of Arizona\u2019s No. 15 overall prospect by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

Trenton Lape, RHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bossier City, La. (Parkway HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the No. 5 third baseman and the No. 132 overall player in the nation by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 1 ranked third baseman and No. 3 ranked overall player in the state of Louisiana by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Earned 2023 Class 5A All-State recognition<\/p>\n

Ashton Larson, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Overland Park, Kan. (St. Thomas Aquinas HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked nationally as the No. 13 outfielder and the No. 78 overall player by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The No. 1 ranked overall player in the state of Kansas by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 20th round of the 2023 MLB Draft<\/p>\n

Justin Loer, LHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lakeville, Minn. (Lakeville South HS\/Xavier University)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transfers to LSU after two seasons (2022-23) at Xavier<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Made 29 appearances (one start) for Xavier in 2023, posting a 6-2 record, a 1.89 ERA and seven saves in 57.0 innings with 63 strikeouts and a .182 opponent batting average<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Earned 2023 Second-Team All-Big East honors and helped lead Xavier to the Big East Conference Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament bid<\/p>\n

Steven Milam, INF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Las Cruces, N.M. (Centennial HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked nationally as the No. 32 shortstop and the No. 119 overall player by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The No. 1 overall player in the state of New Mexico, according to Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Voted the 2023 Gatorade New Mexico Player of the Year after batting .627 with 52 hits, 50 RBI and 65 runs \u2026 also drew 42 walks and only struck out eight times over 30 games<\/p>\n

Derrick Mitchell, OF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plano, Texas (John Paul II HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 5 ranked outfielder and No. 18 ranked overall player in the state of Texas by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked nationally as the No. 33 outfielder by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

Austen Roellig, INF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Etiwanda HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 11 ranked shortstop and No. 37 ranked overall player in the state of California by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the No. 51 shortstop in the nation by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

MJ Seo, RHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Carrollton, Texas (Hebron HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 2 ranked shortstop and No. 16 ranked overall player in the state of Texas by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked nationally as the No. 40 shortstop and the No. 160 overall prospect by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Voted to the 2023 Dallas\/Fort Worth All-Area First Team<\/p>\n

Dylan Thompson, INF\/RHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moss Bluff, La. (Sam Houston HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No. 3 ranked shortstop and No. 11 ranked overall player in Louisiana by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ranked as the No. 139 shortstop in the nation by Perfect Game<\/p>\n

Fidel Ulloa, RHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lodi, Calif. (Lodi HS\/San Joaquin Delta College)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transfers to LSU after two seasons (2022-23) at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, Calif.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Appeared in 14 games (10 starts) in 2023, posting a 5-1 record and 4.09 ERA in 55.0 innings with 75 strikeouts and a 1.29 WHIP<\/p>\n

Kade Woods, RHP<\/strong><\/p>\n

West Monroe, La. (Ouachita Christian HS\/Alabama)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transfers to LSU after two seasons (2022-23) at Alabama \u2026 did not pitch in 2022 due to an injury<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Posted a 4-1 record in 2023 with a 5.52 ERA, 38 strikeouts and one save in 29.1 innings \u2026 made 17 appearances, including one start, and limited opponents to a .219 batting average<\/p>\n

LSU release.<\/em><\/p>\n

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