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Joe Doyle of Overslot joins Inside LSU Baseball to break down LSU’s 2026 recruiting class and explain which players are likely to make it to Baton Rouge versus signing professional contracts. Topics include: 🐯 The difference between the 2026 and 2025 MLB Drafts 🐯 Logan Schmidt, Anthony Murphy, Malachi Washington and the biggest draft risks in LSU’s class 🐯 Which recruits have the best chance to surprise and make it to campus 🐯 Jake Brown’s draft outlook 🐯 Steven Milam’s return to LSU 🐯 Which transfer additions could make the biggest impact in 2027 If you’re trying to understand what LSU’s roster may look like after the MLB Draft, this episode is for you. #LSU #LSUBaseball #MLBDraft

After more than a month away from traditional podcast episodes, we’re back with a loaded LSU Baseball offseason update. Topics include: • Takeaways from Jay Johnson’s latest interview
• What Steven Milam’s return means for the infield
• Transfer portal additions and roster fit
• Recruiting and MLB Draft developments
• A recruit withdrawing from the MLB Draft during the recording
• MLB Draft Combine participants
• Which recruits are most likely to make it to campus
• My latest thoughts on the 2027 roster and where things stand today 🐯 Subscribe for LSU Baseball news, recruiting coverage, roster analysis, and offseason intel.

Georgia didn’t just sweep LSU this weekend. What stood out to me most was how Georgia has constructed and developed its roster over the last few years...and what it may say about the future of college baseball. In this episode, I take a deeper look into Wes Johnson’s roster-building strategy at Georgia, why so many of their veteran players and portal additions have flourished in the SEC, and why that formula has produced remarkable consistency. I also discuss:
• Georgia’s portal-heavy roster construction
• The development of veteran players
• LSU’s younger roster approach
• Why older teams may now have a major advantage
• The changing landscape of college baseball
• Whether this is the direction the sport is heading Georgia’s strategy is clearly effective. I’m just not sure I like what it means for the future of the sport.

LSU is still alive…but what actually changed this weekend, and is there a real path forward? In this episode, I break down why LSU’s success comes down to one thing: the ability to establish a true 1–2 punch on the mound. We look at how the Tigers finally got the length they’ve been missing from their Friday and Saturday starters…and why that changes everything. I also recap the sweep over South Carolina, highlighting the offensive production, defensive improvements, and bullpen performance that stood out. Then we map out LSU’s path to the postseason…what it will realistically take over the final stretch and how they need to approach each series. Finally, I introduce LSU’s 2026 class, break down the early MLB Draft outlook, and explain how it all shapes the 2027 roster. If you want a clear picture of where LSU stands right now and where things are headed, this episode is for you.

LSU has now lost 9 straight SEC games…something we’ve never seen before. And yet, after breaking this season down, I actually believe this program might be ahead of schedule. In this episode, I walk through LSU’s season in three parts…how a 12–3 start turned into a midseason reality check, and how things have completely unraveled over the last 15 games. But more importantly, we get into what’s happening beneath the surface. * The freshman breakout that stood out this weekend * Why Serna and Braun just did something we haven’t seen all year * What LSU is learning about its roster right now that actually helps moving forward * Why playing all these young guys might be the biggest long-term win * My early transfer portal wish list and how I’m thinking about roster construction It’s been a frustrating season, no question. But this episode is about the bigger picture…and why there are real reasons to believe LSU is building something that will matter sooner than people think. 🎙️ Inside LSU Baseball

LSU’s season didn’t slowly trend in the wrong direction… it flipped. In just 12 days, this team went from building real momentum and talking about hosting… to sitting near the bottom of the SEC and searching for answers. So what actually happened? In this episode, I break down: * How quickly things changed — and why * The biggest issues holding this team back right now * Why the offense feels worse than the numbers suggest * What Jay Johnson’s recent comments really mean * And what’s realistic the rest of the way This isn’t about overreacting. It’s about understanding where this team actually is… and where it’s headed.

LSU gets swept at Ole Miss… and every flaw showed up. One game lost on defense. One game lost at the plate. One game lost on the mound. So where does that leave this team? In this episode, I break down the key moments from the weekend, what actually went wrong, and why this series was such a massive missed opportunity. But more importantly… ➡️ Can LSU still make the postseason? ➡️ What’s the realistic path to 13–14 SEC wins? ➡️ And what has to change immediately to keep this season alive? I also dive into: • The defensive issues that keep costing LSU games • The disappearing offense and situational struggles • Why the current pitching strategy isn’t working • The “circle of trust” and how LSU should deploy its arms moving forward • A realistic look at the remaining SEC schedule This isn’t about panic. It’s about the path forward. 🎙️ Full breakdown starts now.

LSU just pulled off one of the wildest and most dramatic series wins you’ll see all season. The Tigers trailed late in all three games, yet found a way to win two of them in comeback fashion against Tennessee in Knoxville. In this episode: • How LSU flipped Game 1 with a massive 8th inning • Why Sunday’s comeback win was one I’ll never forget • The power surge starting to show up across the lineup • Cade Arrambide’s historic breakout game • The bullpen continuing to prove it’s a real strength • Why it’s time to buy stock in this LSU team This isn’t a perfect team, but it’s one nobody should count out. Plus, what this series means heading into Ole Miss. New episodes drop after every series — Thanks for listening.

LSU takes the series over Kentucky in one of the wildest weekends of the season… but what did we actually learn? There was some really good, some really ugly, and a lot in between. We break down: • Why Friday’s loss felt inevitable once LSU fell behind early • How William Schmidt continues to take a step forward and why the fastball was the key • Zac Cowan’s return and what it means for the bullpen • A chaotic Sunday comeback that completely flipped the series Plus, a bigger picture look at where LSU stands right now. The offense may not feel dominant, but the numbers say something different. The pitching staff has real swing-and-miss ability, but command continues to be the issue. And with Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M coming up… the path is there. So the question becomes: Is this the start of a run… or just a really good weekend?

LSU is closer than it feels. The Tigers are two one-run games away from winning SEC series against Vanderbilt and Oklahoma, but sit at 2-4 in conference play after three straight series losses. So what’s actually going on? This weekend, the pitching staff delivered. LSU allowed just 9 runs, struck out 41, and limited Oklahoma to a .202 average with only 3 extra-base hits. That should be enough to win a series. But after a strong offensive weekend against Vanderbilt, the bats went quiet when it mattered most. One weekend it’s the offense. The next it’s the pitching. LSU just hasn’t clicked at the same time. In this episode: • Full breakdown of all three games vs Oklahoma • Why LSU’s pitching staff continues to give them a chance • What the numbers say about the offense and why production is inconsistent • The impact of Cooper Moore’s injury and how LSU should handle the rotation moving forward • Why the margin for error is so thin right now LSU doesn’t need to be perfect. But they do need to start playing complementary baseball.

LSU avoided the sweep at Vanderbilt, and one inning on Sunday changed my outlook on this team. After dropping the first two games, the Tigers responded with a huge Game 3 win, and while there are still real issues to clean up, there are also clear reasons for optimism coming out of opening weekend in SEC play. In this episode of Inside LSU Baseball, I break down the Vanderbilt series game by game, highlight key individual performances, and explain why Sunday’s 7th inning felt like a turning point — not because it guarantees anything, but because of what it showed. Topics include: • The 7th inning sequence that shifted momentum • Offensive approach, plate discipline, and inconsistency • Zac Cowan’s emergence and the bullpen starting to take shape • Why Casan Evans’ numbers may look worse than his actual performance • The real issue behind LSU’s big innings allowed There are still concerns — starting pitching depth, defensive mistakes, and missed opportunities offensively. But there are also signs this team may be closer than it feels.

LSU opens SEC play this weekend with a highly anticipated series against Vanderbilt. The perception may be that LSU’s biggest advantage in the matchup comes from the starting rotation. But when you dig into the numbers, the story may actually point somewhere else. In this episode of Inside LSU Baseball, we take a deep dive into the matchup and explain why LSU’s offense could be the real difference in the series. Topics include: • Why LSU’s offense has looked streaky through the first 18 games • The offensive profiles of players like Jake Brown, Steven Milam, Derek Curiel, and Zach Yorke • LSU’s ability to draw walks and control the strike zone • How Vanderbilt’s starting pitching matches up with LSU’s lineup • The key statistical matchup that could determine the series If LSU stays patient at the plate and forces Vanderbilt pitchers to throw strikes, the Tigers may be able to create traffic on the bases and capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the weekend.

After returning from Jacksonville as one of the most talked-about offenses in college baseball, LSU has suddenly hit a rough patch. Over the last five games, the Tigers offense has managed just a .208 batting average, with the regular lineup hitting only .181. A lack of discipline at the plate, poor approach in hitter’s counts, and players pressing under lofty expectations have all contributed to the slump. In this episode, I break down what’s really going on at the plate and why the problem may not be the pitcher on the mound, but what’s happening in the batter’s box. I also take a deep dive into LSU’s bullpen, which was expected to be a strength entering the season. Thirteen games in, outside of two reliable arms, the Tigers still don’t have defined roles or consistent options in high-leverage situations. We also touch on the surprising defensive regression after last year’s historically strong defense. To end on a positive note, LSU’s weekend rotation has been outstanding. Evans, Moore, and Schmidt combined for 20.1 innings with dominant strikeout totals, giving the Tigers stability heading into SEC play. And finally, I address the growing chatter surrounding the Friday night role and whether William Schmidt should be the one pitching in purple.

LSU improves to 8-0 after an impressive weekend, capped by an 11-0 shutout of UCF behind five scoreless innings from William Schmidt. In this episode, I break down: • Why Schmidt’s fourth inning may have been the most important moment of the weekend • How the rotation is starting to take shape • Why this offense feels different through eight games • Defensive concerns that still need to be cleaned up • Full weekend standouts and statistical breakdown The Tigers outscored opponents 33-11, hit .385 as a team, and posted a 2.88 ERA while using 12 arms. Is this lineup the most selective group we’ve seen in years? And did Schmidt just raise the ceiling of this team? Full breakdown inside.

Opening weekend gave us our first real look at the 2026 Tigers. In this episode of Inside LSU Baseball: • Player evaluations and early impressions • Rotation and bullpen takeaways • Pitch sequence trends • SEC teams that caught my eye • A measured outlook for the season ahead The goal isn’t overreaction. It’s clarity.