The MLB Draft is behind us as are the risks for schools losing players to the pro game. Some schools truly cashed out landing premium talent when they may have not expected to.
LSU Tigers
Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers cleaned up in this Draft. The Tigers did end up losing LHP Griffin Herring to the Yankees and Fidel Ulloa to the Rockies. They may also lose right-handed pitcher Luke Hayden who was planning on transferring from Indiana State. He was selected by the Reds in the eighth round.
All that said, LSU was able to hang onto mashing first baseman Jared Jones. His impact on the 2025 lineup cannot be overstated. That's 30-homer potential heading back to Baton Rouge. The team was also able to keep right-hander Gavin Guidry, infielder Michael Braswell and outfielder Josh Pearson, three experienced pieces who will come in handy in 2025 so long as they don't sign undrafted free agent deals this summer.
On the high school side of things LSU will not see infielders Konnor Griffin or Kale Fountain wear purple and gold. They are also unlikely to see left-handed pitchers Cam Caminiti or Boston Bateman on campus. All four were drafted early enough that it's plenty safe to assume they'll go pro. But keeping right-hander William Schmidt, catcher Cade Arrambide and outfielder Derek Curiel is huge. Throw in talented bluechips like shortstop Michael Ryan, outfielder John Pearson and right-hander Mavrick Rizy (among others) and LSU has restocked the cupboards for next spring.
