Thread by @Tigers_On_Deck

LSU’s Pitching Staff, a breakdown.

This is an in depth look into EVERY pitcher on the staff for 2026 season. Please share this, it did take a while to make! Hope everyone enjoys, and please let me know your thoughts under this.

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1. Casan Evans (RHP)

Evans tallied 52.2IP in 19 app (3 starts) to the tune of a 2.05 ERA and 2.89 FIP. His K% of 31.7% was 4th on the team, behind draftees Anderson, Eyanson, and Mayers. He almost certainly has the inside track to be LSU’s Ace.

Projection: weekend starter

2. Jaden Noot (RHP)

Noot, in his first full year healthy at LSU, started 5 games and earned a 4.13 ERA. His K-BB% of 20.4% was 5th on the staff, and he looks to continue to improve into the pitcher he was supposed to be coming out of Sierra Canyon.

Projection: weekend starter

3. Cooper Moore (RHP)

The first transfer listed, Moore boasted a 3.96 ERA in 88.2IP, starting 14 games. His K:BB of 4.47 was the highest mark on a regional Kansas team, and he looks to sharpen his abilities in Baton Rouge.

Projection: weekend starter

4. Cooper Williams (LHP)

The highly touted lefty became a big piece of LSU’s pen down the stretch run. Williams had a 1.80 ERA in 20IP with allowing only a .186 average. He will look to improve his control and velo, but the plan is there.

Projection: fringe starter/long relief

5. Zac Cowan (RHP)

Cowan had the lowest BB% of any qualifying pitcher on LSU (5.6%). He shined as a starter vs Arkansas in the CWS, and was one of the best high leverage relievers in the SEC all season. I expect the same role.

Projection: starter/high leverage/long relief

6. Santi Garcia (LHP)

I am personally very high on Garcia. Walks are the concern here, though to end the season he walked 1 or less in his last 11 games. Also only 1 ER in his final 10 app. Showing out in the cape, 15K/5BB 0ERA.

Projection: fringe starter/high leverage

7. Mavrick Rizy (RHP)

Rizy is DOMINATING the Cape (0ERA, 12K/0BB) after a good freshman season. If he dials in the command, the sky is the limit. Not just the height, but I see Rizy comparing to Gervase and closing out 1-2 games every weekend.

Projection: closer/high leverage

8. William Schmidt (RHP)

The highest ranked recruit to ever make it to campus. After posting a 32.7 FIP in SEC play, William looks to just improve his command and mentality on the mound. He could start, he could relieve, he’s an X factor.

Projection: high leverage/long relief

9. Deven Sheerin (RHP)

Sheerin tore his ACL in July and didn’t pitch in 25’, but in 24’ as a freshman he was up to 99 with 60+ relief innings. The command is shaky in the Cape (12.1IP 12K/8BB) but the talent to put it together is obvious.

Projection: high leverage/long relief

10. Gavin Guidry (RHP)

Guidry, although sidelined by a back injury for all of 25’, took the offseason to develop a 4 pitch mix and add 1-2 mph to his FB. The Houma Hammer looks to be back in 2026, and have his biggest role yet for LSU.

Projection: high leverage/long relief

11. Danny Lachenmayer (LHP)

The NDSU product had a phenomenal FR year. 13.3K/9 in 38IP with a 2.37 ERA. 2 more years at LSU, will be one of the most looked to lefties on the staff in 2026.

Projection: matchup/high leverage

12. Marcos Paz (RHP)

Paz missed his senior season due to TJ. Had he been healthy, there’s a real chance he battles Seth Hernandez as the 1st RHP taken in the draft. Shooter Hunt called him “the most college ready arm in this class.”

Projection: midweek SP/long relief

13. Dax Dathe (RHP)

Huge year in D2 (98K/31B in 72.1IP). RHP with a mid 90s fastball and a great slider. Could take the form of any role on this staff, really.

Projection: matchup

14. Reagan Ricken (RHP)

#72 overall player in 25’, big get to campus. Up to 95 with a good slider, can make an early impact on the staff. Great ceiling on the 6’5” RHP.

Projection: midweek reliever

15. Ryler Smart (LHP)

Smart was injured heading to Tennessee, then didn’t pitch in the Spring. Low 90s with good offspeeds, former top 5 LHP in Texas.

Projection: midweek/matchup

16. DJ Primeaux (LHP)

4th in team appearances in 25’ (22) with a 3.86 ERA. Also 2nd in team HBP (7), but also served as a good matchup arm that bounced back well game to game. Similar role in 26’.

Projection: matchup

17. Connor Benge (RHP)

Was viewed as a multiple appearance reliever in 25’. After a good start, his command dwindled and his walks grew. Only allowed .196 ba/a, though will have to improve command to fight for innings.

Projection: midweek reliever

18. Grant Fontenot (RHP)

Up to 97/98 with really good stuff. Has to reel in the command, but posted a 0ERA in 3 SEC IP in 25’. Could have 0 role, could have a huge one.

Projection: midweek reliever

19. Zion Theophilus (RHP)

Not enough innings to go around.

Projection: redshirt

20. Jonah Aase (LHP)

Aase will not throw in the fall, likely ready for the spring but not enough innings to go around.

Projection: redshirt

21. Dalton Beck

Still waiting on eligibility, but likely will be position player only if he’s on the team in 26’.

Projection: won’t pitch

HM. Logan Reddemann

The belief is that Reddemann is the last pitcher being recruited from the portal. If he commits, he’s a guy with outstanding command and starting experience from USD. 2.29 ERA and 53K/12BB in 55IP in 25’.

Projection: matchup/long relief

What would you change about anyone’s roles?

I double checked and I double checked and I double checked, and I still ended up using a picture of Santi Garcia twice. Oh well. Here’s Danny