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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. 🎧 Audio available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify 📺 Full video breakdown on YouTube 🐯 Inside LSU B

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?

LSU earned a favorable draw in the Baton Rouge Regional-but we've seen this before, and it hasn't always been smooth. In this episode, I look back at LSU's recent opening round close calls in 2022 and 2024, and lay out three key things I'll be watching this weekend that go beyond just winning the regional. If you're thinking about Omaha, this is where the signs start to show.

A brief recap of the South Carolina series, including top performers. Where does LSU stand in the race for a top 8 seed? We also look at this team's conference stats and how they compare to other Jay Johnson LSU teams.

LSU heads to Columbia for their final SEC road series against South Carolina, and we're breaking it all down. What's on the line for the Tigers' postseason hopes? How does LSU match up with the Gamecocks on the mound and at the plate? We dive into key players to watch and what LSU needs to do to keep momentum heading into Hoover.

LSU baseball won the first two games of the series, wrapping up a big series win in impressive fashion. Arkansas held on Sunday to salvage a game, but LSU did enough to earn the #1 ranking in all of the new polls. In this episode, host Jason Armstrong explains what the series means for LSU's postseason positioning, highlights key moments from the weekend, and points out top performers.

LSU baseball gets the Arkansas Razorbacks at home this weekend for a top 10 series. Both teams are projected as top 8 seeds entering the second to last conference weekend and a win would go a long way in helping nail down home field throughout the postseason. In this episode, host Jason Armstrong previews the pitching matchups as well as highlights top players on each team.

LSU split the first two games of the series at College Station, but A&M ralled to score 4 runs in the 8th inning of the final game, to win the game and the series. In this episode, host Jason Armstrong recaps the series, weighs in on LSU's struggling offense, and highlights top performers.