LSU baseball has had a clear formula under Jay Johnson. Every year, there’s been that guy in the middle of the lineup. The superstar bat. The one opposing pitching staffs had circled before the weekend even started.

This year feels different.

There may not be a clear 20-homer lock in the lineup, but this roster might have more power spread throughout the order than any of Jay Johnson’s previous teams. Instead of one centerpiece slugger, LSU could have damage threats from top to bottom.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why home run power matters so much in college baseball

• LSU’s power production under Jay Johnson

• The star-slugger model vs lineup-wide power

• Projected starters and why multiple bats could see power jumps

• How this lineup construction fits Jay Johnson’s coaching style

LSU’s power is still here. It just looks different.