Every offseason, the focus around LSU baseball seems to land on the same question. Who will make up the weekend rotation?

But history shows the season doesn’t hinge on having a clean three-man rotation nearly as much as it hinges on one thing: finding a true No. 2 starter.

In this episode, I look at how Jay Johnson has actually managed starting pitching at LSU, why the first month of the season is about evaluation rather than answers, and how LSU’s most successful teams found consistency at the top even when the third spot remained fluid.

I also walk through recent LSU case studies, explain how bullpen roles directly impact rotation decisions, and bring the conversation back to the current staff and why the next few weeks matter so much.

The third starter will evolve. It always does.

The season will hinge on who steps into that No. 2 role.

In this episode of Inside LSU Baseball, I rank the four most impactful transfer portal position players of the Jay Johnson era (2022–2025).

This list excludes pitchers and focuses strictly on position players who transferred to LSU and left a lasting impact on the program.

Some names are obvious. Others may surprise you until the context is laid out.

I also close the episode by previewing three standout portal additions from the current roster, using advanced hitting data like exit velocity, whiff rate, and swing decisions to tease whether any of them could land on a future list.

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LSU opens the season ranked No. 2 in D1 Baseball’s preseason Top 25, and in this episode I break down the key elements that define a national championship team. From the strength and continuity of the coaching staff, to the makeup and depth of the roster, to the challenges and opportunities presented by the schedule, we take a big-picture look at what it really takes to make another title run.

Season 2 of The Inside LSU Baseball Podcast is here! Jay Johnson opened fall camp with his first press conference of the 2026 season, officially introducing LSU’s new roster. In this episode, I react to the presser and break down the 5 biggest storylines to follow this fall as the Tigers begin their road to Omaha.

In this episode, we break down the 2025 MLB Draft class and what it could mean for LSU’s roster next season. From key draft-eligible names to how the incoming freshmen and transfer portal additions fit in, we’re connecting the dots all the way to 2026.

Plus:

• Who could break out this fall?

• Where LSU still has work to do

• Your listener questions

With the MLB Draft less than two weeks away, LSU baseball fans are holding their breath. The Tigers have one of the top incoming freshman classes in the country — but how many of them will actually make it to campus?

In this episode, I’m joined by Joe Doyle, senior analyst with Future Star Series and MLB Draft expert, to break down LSU’s 2025 signing class. We go player-by-player, discussing each prospect’s draft stock, signability, and what it would take for them to choose Baton Rouge over the pros.

Rather than a traditional recap, this episode looks back at the turning points that defined LSU Baseball’s 2025 title run. From early-season adversity to late-game heroics, I’m breaking down the moments, games, and decisions that shaped this team into a national champion. These are the storylines that mattered before the dogpile in Omaha.

The Tigers are two wins away from a national title. In this episode, I recap LSU’s run through Omaha and break down the upcoming championship matchup against Coastal Carolina — from key pitching decisions to the biggest lineup questions. What to watch for, what could decide the series, and why LSU is built for this moment.

LSU is Omaha-bound after a dominant Super Regional showing — we spotlight the players who delivered in the clutch and why this group might be even better in 2026. We also break down LSU’s side of the CWS bracket and how the path lines up as well as Jay Johnson could’ve hoped.

LSU punches its ticket to the Super Regionals after a gritty weekend in Baton Rouge. In this episode, I break down the key moments that helped the Tigers survive the regional, the players who stepped up, and what stood out most from the three-day stretch. Then, we shift focus to West Virginia — LSU’s next opponent — with a first look at what they bring to the table. What kind of challenge do the Mountaineers present? And how should LSU fans feel heading into the weekend?