2025 NCAA Baseball Transfer Portal

[BigDawg81]

It is never too early to look at the transfer portal.
So, lets get it started
https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1792284418683351338

[ZedFedder]

I think we will have more portal success this offseason? or at least that is what I?m hoping!

[The Federalist Engineer]

I think we will have more portal success this offseason? or at least that is what I?m hoping!

Winning cures all. Plus, Parker is a reputational star. He coached U-18 levels of team USA, he will know many of the candidates. Plus he's Rotation jobs.

On the field player side, give Lemons credit for Ledbetter, Yeager, Dubrule, Hujsak, and Powell. Those are players he picked and became stars. JL3 and Davis (CF) were supposed to be depth players, not starters. He has starting CF, 3B and 1B work to offer, there seem to be lots of candidates every year.

[bigbub50]

This thread was epic last year.
As stated before, Parker has tons of before and after data from this season to show transfer pitchers. Khal, Loo, Davis, Dohm, Hardin all had massive drops in Eras and walks. We got the lab. We got the stadium. And we have playing time to offer.
Lemon needs to find some power bats.
We also need to recruit some on roster back. Mershon is borderline draft or South Carolina. Gotta keep Stevens happy and hope he is not getting home sick. Any chance we could keep Khal or Dohm who are both juniors?

[Quaoarsking]

Why are we worried about Mershon transferring? Is he homesick?

[RockyDog]

Lemons will have MSU top 5 next year. Book it!

[bigbub50]

Why are we worried about Mershon transferring? Is he homesick?

He could be drafted high enough to leave. And seems like someone said his younger brother was going to South Carolina. Not positive on that.

[Quaoarsking]

Lemons will have MSU top 5 next year. Book it!

Hopefully we'll optimize our schedule accordingly.

[sleepy dawg]

Winning cures all. Plus, Parker is a reputational star. He coached U-18 levels of team USA, he will know many of the candidates. Plus he's Rotation jobs.

On the field player side, give Lemons credit for Ledbetter, Yeager, Dubrule, Hujsak, and Powell. Those are players he picked and became stars. JL3 and Davis (CF) were supposed to be depth players, not starters. He has starting CF, 3B and 1B work to offer, there seem to be lots of candidates every year.

Just like when we won the national championship, we crushed it in the portal. **

[Santiago]

He could be drafted high enough to leave. And seems like someone said his younger brother was going to South Carolina. Not positive on that.

What are the odds that Parker pulls younger Merson to MSU?

[KOdawg1]

C: Powell (could be back), Long (gone), Highfill (will be back if he's healthy)
1B: Hines (gone)
2B: Pulliam (will be back), Larry (gone)
3B: Kohler (gone)
SS: Mershon (probably gone), Cupp (will be back)
LF: Chance (possibly gone), Downs (could be back
CF: Hujsak (gone)
RF: Jordan (gone)

Khal Stephen (gone)
Cinjtje (gone)
Dohm (gone)
Tyler Davis (gone)
Hardin (gone)
Pico (probably back)

So we're looking at a complete rebuild. Gonna have to hope and pray current freshmen take a step forward, incoming freshmen make an impact, and we're aggressive in the portal and land some top guys which we haven't done the last 2 years. Don't give Lemon a higher buyout after this year

[BigDawg81]

Can someone that is smarter than me pin this to the top of the board

[maroonmania]

C: Powell (could be back), Long (gone), Highfill (will be back if he's healthy)
1B: Hines (gone)
2B: Pulliam (will be back), Larry (gone)
3B: Kohler (gone)
SS: Mershon (probably gone), Cupp (will be back)
LF: Chance (possibly gone), Downs (could be back
CF: Hujsak (gone)
RF: Jordan (gone)

Khal Stephen (gone)
Cinjtje (gone)
Dohm (gone)
Tyler Davis (gone)
Hardin (gone)
Pico (probably back)

So we're looking at a complete rebuild. Gonna have to hope and pray current freshmen take a step forward, incoming freshmen make an impact, and we're aggressive in the portal and land some top guys which we haven't done the last 2 years. Don't give Lemon a higher buyout after this year

THIS is why its so frustrating that we left SO many wins on the table this year and likely won't host because this was a definite up year in our talent cycle even though expectations were low coming into the season. Lowered expectations preseason were a result of two terrible seasons, not a lack of overall talent. Now next year will be a talent depleted team unless we work wonders in the transfer portal. If next year's team finishes in the top half of the league it will be very surprising. Lemonis and staff will definitely be back, and should be for the improvement shown this year over the past 2, but Lemonis may be back in the crosshairs again next year unless he can find some big time players in the portal. There just isn't much of anything proven coming back.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Just like when we won the national championship, we crushed it in the portal. **

Kids wanted to come, had to many roster spots filled.With veteran field position starters. Still got Yeager.

But even bigger than transfers, the Fox was f***king up the pitchers. We can only imagine what a proper PC, like Parker would have done with Cade, Fristoe, Tepper, Preston Johnson, KC Hunt, and maybe even Stinnett. Even losing Sims and Simmons. I bet a decent season, ending in a regional championship or super.

[Todd4State]

If history is any indicator we'll fill our needs but we'll see if we can reel in the big fish this time that can put us over the top.

[StarkVegasSteve]

We're not worried about Mershon transferring. Him leaving early for the draft....that's a different story

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1793028380335415474

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1792988968432140428

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/BergevinMatthew/status/1795115207355695275

[ScoobaDawg]

https://twitter.com/3rdCentralPod/status/1795556648494215508

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/3rdCentralPod/status/1795556648494215508 A good addition to the portal

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1795590989085827573

[Todd4State]

I expect business to pick up next week.

[BigDawg81]

I expect business to pick up next week. I believe June 4th is when it officially opens. Don?t be afraid to post any portal news that I may have missed or haven?t gotten to yet.

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1795909185458053605

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1795907375020339284

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1795906112299905237

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1796309401252548743
Really good numbers even if it?s William& Mary

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1796248133791347042

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1796239383466754430

[BigDawg81]

https://twitter.com/KendallRogers/status/1795909185458053605

[StarkVegasSteve]

A few guys we need to $$convince$$ to enter the portal

1. Carlos Martinez- UMASS Lowell- .338 BA, 545% slg., .414 OBP, 26 2B, 6 HRs

2. Carson Hansen- Milwaukee- .312 BA, 601% SLG, .404 OBP, 25 2B, 11 HRs

3. Tyler Cerny- Indiana- .315 BA, 525% SLG, .379 OBP, 24 2B, 10 HRs

4. Jake Koonin- Princeton- .319 BA, 528% SLG, .402 OBP, 22 2B, 4 HR

5. ***Ethan Conrad- Marist- .389 BA, 704% SLG, .467 OBP, 18 2B, 13 3B, 9 HRs***NEED THIS GUY

6. ***Josiah Ragsdale- Iona- .385 BA, 646% SLG, .470 OBP, 13 2B, 8 3B, 7 HRs***NEED THIS GUY

7. ***Clayton Gray- Austin Peay- .380 avg, 680% SLG, .450 OBP, 24 2B, 3 3B, 15 HRs (also went 4-9 against us)***NEED THIS GUY

8. Bryce Dawkins- Merrimack- .357 avg, 619% SLG, .413 OBP, 19 2B, 15 HRs



Just a few. No clue if any are in the portal. But we need to convince them to get in it. A few of these guys can flat out rake. Almost all are Freshman or Sophomores. Only a couple of Juniors

[BigDawg81]

Louisville player that batted.330ish with 9 homers has entered the portal

[StarkVegasSteve]

Jojo Jackson from Georgia State into the portal. Hit .302 with 13 HRs but slugged .655 and had an OPS of 1.049. May be down our list a tad but could be a solid pickup for us.

[Mjoelner34]

Good job everybody putting this list together.

[BigDawg81]

Brady Counsell from Minnesota has entered the portal. Counsell is 6-2, 205 and hit .287 with 11 homers and 36 RBIs, along with 30 walks and 16 SBs for the Gophers in 2024.

[BigDawg81]

3B Aaron Lugo from TX State is entering the Transfer Portal today. Lugo, 5-8, 170 pounds, had a strong year for the Bobcats, hitting .326 with 10 homers, 49 RBIs, 28 walks and a 1.008 OPS.

[BigDawg81]

Michael Ross from Samford will enter the Transfer Portal. Ross, 6-2, 205, struck out 88 batters in 96.1 innings of work and tallied a 3.27 ERA for the Bulldogs.

[BigDawg81]

Texas Tech Gavin Kash and Landon Stripling. Kash is obviously a potential draft guy while Stripling has a ton of upside

[BigDawg81]

Carson Hansen is entering the Transfer Portal, I'm told. Hansen, 6-1, 205 pounds, is a huge addition. He hit .317 with 25 doubles (5th nationally), 11 HRs and 63 RBIs in 2024.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Jimmy Keenan the St John's Catcher has been identified as the top MLB prospect for STJ in 2025. I guess I'm not the only admirer.

He could greatly improve that draft stock in a maroon uniform with a little SEC patch on the shoulder.

[StarkVegasSteve]

A few of the players I'm hearing we've already identified and are trying to set up visits with:

1. Cole Cramer 3B Washington St.- .345 avg, .487 slg, .425 OBP, 15 2B, 3 HR

2. Gehrig Frei 3B North Alabama- .320 avg, .597 slg, .420 OBP, 12 2B, 15 HR

3. Blake Cyr OF/INF Miami- .284 avg, .537 slg, .397 OBP, 3 2B, 7 HR (numbers are a little low because he had thumb surgery the beginning of April that kept him out the rest of the year)

4. Jason Torres 1B Miami- .331 avg, .529 slg, .385 OBP, 7 2B, 8 HR (numbers are low becuase he had Tommy John and missed the last month. Will be ready to go for 2025)

5. Gavin Kash 1B Texas Tech- .300 avg, .561 slg, .365 OBP, 17 2B, 15 HR (Numbers dipped this year. Was incredible in 2023. Will be one of the most sought after guys in the portal.)

[StarkVegasSteve]

Jimmy Keenan the St John's Catcher has been identified as the top MLB prospect for STJ in 2025. I guess I'm not the only admirer.

He could greatly improve that draft stock in a maroon uniform with a little SEC patch on the shoulder.

On the Keenan thing, he would be a great pickup, but let's don't turn this into a Zach Neto situation. As a refresher, our fans took a message board rumor that his uncle told everyone he loved Mississippi State at the 21 Regionals and everyone assumed that he was transferring when the guy never even went into the portal.

[BigDawg81]

Lash is a big one . 41 homers in 2 seasons

[BigDawg81]

1B Eric Rataczak, has entered the portal are fulfilling his career with the Purple Eagles. He hit .396 with 17 HRs, 71 RBIs, 31 walks (25 K's) + 1.183 OPS.

[SPMT]

A few of the players I'm hearing we've already identified and are trying to set up visits with:

1. Cole Cramer 3B Washington St.- .345 avg, .487 slg, .425 OBP, 15 2B, 3 HR

2. Gehrig Frei 3B North Alabama- .320 avg, .597 slg, .420 OBP, 12 2B, 15 HR

3. Blake Cyr OF/INF Miami- .284 avg, .537 slg, .397 OBP, 3 2B, 7 HR (numbers are a little low because he had thumb surgery the beginning of April that kept him out the rest of the year)

4. Jason Torres 1B Miami- .331 avg, .529 slg, .385 OBP, 7 2B, 8 HR (numbers are low becuase he had Tommy John and missed the last month. Will be ready to go for 2025)

5. Gavin Kash 1B Texas Tech- .300 avg, .561 slg, .365 OBP, 17 2B, 15 HR (Numbers dipped this year. Was incredible in 2023. Will be one of the most sought after guys in the portal.)

All of them. We want them all.

[StarkVegasSteve]

All of them. We want them all.

I have heard that we have a really good shot at the UNA 3B and both of the Miami kids. Going to take some work with Kash.

[BigDawg81]

Portal players are already committing to schools so lets hope that we will start getting return attractions.

[KOdawg1]

Ohio State LHP Landon Beidelschies is a guy we're on.

6'3, 225 lbs.

4.15 ERA, 91 Ks, and 31 BBs in 84.2 IP.

3:1 K/BB ratio. Struck out 26% of the batters he faced while only walking 8.8%.

Going to be a 2025 draft pick

[StarkVegasSteve]

Ohio State LHP Landon Beidelschies is a guy we're on.

6'3, 225 lbs.

4.15 ERA, 91 Ks, and 31 BBs in 84.2 IP.

3:1 K/BB ratio. Struck out 26% of the batters he faced while only walking 8.8%.

Going to be a 2025 draft pick

I'll piggyback on this. Staff is very interested in him. Wipeout slider and a low 90s FB. Could fight for a starting role on the weekend. I see him more as a Chad Girodo type. Long relief and could midweek and spot start where we needed him to.

[KOdawg1]

I'll piggyback on this. Staff is very interested in him. Wipeout slider and a low 90s FB. Could fight for a starting role on the weekend. I see him more as a Chad Girodo type. Long relief and could midweek and spot start where we needed him to.

If we land him, he's more than a midweek or BP piece. He's weekend starter from day 1

[StarkVegasSteve]

If we land him, he's more than a midweek or BP piece. He's weekend starter from day 1

He may end up being. Just judging by the limited stuff I saw on him. I saw him more as a Chad Girodo guy for us. Maybe not the starter but could come in and pitch 6 out of the bullpen if we needed him to.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Need about 30 players

[Cooterpoot]

Aiden Moffett LSU P in the portal. He's a MS kid. Consistency has been his issue but his stuff is 98 mph and looked great against A&M.

[ZedFedder]

Aiden Moffett LSU P in the portal. He's a MS kid. Consistency has been his issue but his stuff is 98 mph and looked great against A&M.

I?d trust Parker to get him right.

[TNDawg35]

I’ll trust Parker with any tranfers. Lemonis/Gotro on the other hand better get to work for the line up… seen several kids already committed to Florida and FSU…

[Cooterpoot]

I’ll trust Parker with any tranfers. Lemonis/Gotro on the other hand better get to work for the line up… seen several kids already committed to Florida and FSU…

Florida has the largest baseball NIL in the country. I imagine FSU has stepped theirs up.

[maroonmania]

Need about 30 players

This isn't really a huge exaggeration.

[DEDawg]

Portal is nice and all, but when should we expect to hear Geatreau fired? I think that is more important than the portal at the moment

[KOdawg1]

Portal is nice and all, but when should we expect to hear Geatreau fired? I think that is more important than the portal at the moment

He's not getting fired

[BigDawg81]

Portal is nice and all, but when should we expect to hear Geatreau fired? I think that is more important than the portal at the momentApparently Gaut and Lemonis are best buds. The only way to get rid of Gaut is get rid of Lemonis.

[Todd4State]

Aiden Moffett LSU P in the portal. He's a MS kid. Consistency has been his issue but his stuff is 98 mph and looked great against A&M.


I?d trust Parker to get him right.

If we get him he could follow the same path as Tyson Hardin and Tyler Davis but with elite closer potential.

Definitely someone I would like to see us take a chance on even if he turns out to be Colby Holcombe 2.0.

[Todd4State]

Apparently Gaut and Lemonis are best buds. The only way to get rid of Gaut is get rid of Lemonis.

Lemonis made it pretty clear in his last interview that the way he intended to fix the offense would be by recruiting better hitters.

It's a bold strategy Cotton.

[SPMT]

Lemonis made it pretty clear in his last interview that the way he intended to fix the offense would be by recruiting better hitters.

It's a bold strategy Cotton.

Seems reasonable but how do you really really evaluate that?

[Cooterpoot]

If we get him he could follow the same path as Tyson Hardin and Tyler Davis but with elite closer potential.

Definitely someone I would like to see us take a chance on even if he turns out to be Colby Holcombe 2.0.

Here's the caveat with him, he had over a 30 ACT. He's been on academic scholarship at LSU. He's not going to hurt your scholarship allotment. I watched him some this year and he developed a slider and a change that he's never had. He completely overpowered A&M for four innings. He's got a little better stuff than Holcombe at this point but Holcombe got screwed by Foxy. Moffett has a better mindset. It's whether he can continue to improve. Being a small school guy, he was always going to need two or three years to learn to pitch. He was much better this year but still inconsistent.

[BigDawg81]

Lemonis made it pretty clear in his last interview that the way he intended to fix the offense would be by recruiting better hitters.

It's a bold strategy Cotton.
Better hitters with the same philosophies doesn?t make it better

[Commercecomet24]

Aiden Moffett LSU P in the portal. He's a MS kid. Consistency has been his issue but his stuff is 98 mph and looked great against A&M.

Hey Cooter, we are in excellent shape with Moffett. :cool:

[Commercecomet24]

Here's the caveat with him, he had over a 30 ACT. He's been on academic scholarship at LSU. He's not going to hurt your scholarship allotment. I watched him some this year and he developed a slider and a change that he's never had. He completely overpowered A&M for four innings. He's got a little better stuff than Holcombe at this point but Holcombe got screwed by Foxy. Moffett has a better mindset. It's whether he can continue to improve. Being a small school guy, he was always going to need two or three years to learn to pitch. He was much better this year but still inconsistent.

Talked to my son, last night and we are in excellent shape with Moffett. Had huge arm talent coming out of hs but was extremely raw. If he doesn't go play summer ball he will be working with my son at his training facility.

[Todd4State]

Better hitters with the same philosophies doesn?t make it better

I agree. I guess the plan is if you have a pro strategy better hitters will offset the lack of fundamentals?

[StarkVegasSteve]

Rosey is reporting to expect at least one out of the portal this weekend. I've heard closer to two or three

[KOdawg1]

Rosey is reporting to expect at least one out of the portal this weekend. I've heard closer to two or three

Thinking one is going to be North Alabama 3B Gehrig Frei.

Switch hitter.

.320/15 HR/49 RBI/1.017 OPS, 10% K% and 10% BB% for a 1:1 K:BB ratio, which is really good. Fielded .943 which is not awful but not great. Hits better from the left side. Definitely a good start

[BigDawg81]

Thinking one is going to be North Alabama 3B Gehrig Frei.

Switch hitter.

.320/15 HR/49 RBI/1.017 OPS, 10% K% and 10% BB% for a 1:1 K:BB ratio, which is really good. Fielded .943 which is not awful but not great. Hits better from the left side. Definitely a good startKash and Moffett would be a great start

[StarkVegasSteve]

Kash and Moffett would be a great start

Would not be surprised if Moffett was one of the commits in the next day or so. We will have to see how the draft goes for Kash. He is definitely a draft risk guy.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Thinking one is going to be North Alabama 3B Gehrig Frei.

Switch hitter.

.320/15 HR/49 RBI/1.017 OPS, 10% K% and 10% BB% for a 1:1 K:BB ratio, which is really good. Fielded .943 which is not awful but not great. Hits better from the left side. Definitely a good start

We have the definite inside track on him...maybe something good came out of playing that game after all.

[Commercecomet24]

Kash and Moffett would be a great start

Yep see my above post about Moffett.

[KOdawg1]

Best I can tell, here's our pitching board:

Everett Catlett, LHP Georgetown - 3.36 ERA, 84 K, 35 BB, 77.2 IP
Landon Beidelschies, LHP Ohio St - 4.15 ERA, 91 K, 31 BB, 84.2 IP
Adam Mrakitsch, LHP Central Mich - 5.21 ERA, 66 K, 22 BB, 46 IP
Deven Sheerin, RHP Mt. St. Mary's - 4.76 ERA, 109 K, 32 BB, 70 IP
Michael Ross, RHP Samford - 3.27 ERA, 88 K, 21 BB , 96 IP
Griffin Green, RHP Va Tech - 6.17 ERA, 38 K, 22 BB, 42 IP (2023)
Joseph Dzierwa, LHP Mich St - 4.07 ERA, 91 K, 27 BB, 87 IP
Myles Patton, LHP LBSU - 3.26 ERA, 85 K, 24 BB, 66 IP
Zach Root, LHP ECU - 3.56 ERA, 76 K, 21 BB, 68 IP
Zac Cowan, RHP Wofford - 3.60 ERA, 124 K, 29 BB, 110 IP
Brian Curley, RHP VCU - 2.87 ERA, 78 K, 35 BB, 78 IP
Aiden Moffett, RHP LSU - 5.60 ERA, 21 K, 11 BB, 17.2 IP

[BigDawg81]

Best I can tell, here's our pitching board:

Everett Catlett, LHP Georgetown - 3.36 ERA, 84 K, 35 BB, 77.2 IP
Landon Beidelschies, LHP Ohio St - 4.15 ERA, 91 K, 31 BB, 84.2 IP
Adam Mrakitsch, LHP Central Mich - 5.21 ERA, 66 K, 22 BB, 46 IP
Deven Sheerin, RHP Mt. St. Mary's - 4.76 ERA, 109 K, 32 BB, 70 IP
Michael Ross, RHP Samford - 3.27 ERA, 88 K, 21 BB , 96 IP
Griffin Green, RHP Va Tech - 6.17 ERA, 38 K, 22 BB, 42 IP (2023)
Joseph Dzierwa, LHP Mich St - 4.07 ERA, 91 K, 27 BB, 87 IP
Myles Patton, LHP LBSU - 3.26 ERA, 85 K, 24 BB, 66 IP
Zach Root, LHP ECU - 3.56 ERA, 76 K, 21 BB, 68 IP
Zac Cowan, RHP Wofford - 3.60 ERA, 124 K, 29 BB, 110 IP
Brian Curley, RHP VCU - 2.87 ERA, 78 K, 35 BB, 78 IP
Aiden Moffett, RHP LSU - 5.60 ERA, 21 K, 11 BB, 17.2 IPCowan numbers lol wow

[The Federalist Engineer]

If we get him he could follow the same path as Tyson Hardin and Tyler Davis but with elite closer potential.

Definitely someone I would like to see us take a chance on even if he turns out to be Colby Holcombe 2.0.

Yes, Parker is a Canadian whisperer, I am astonished with his accomplishments with Hardin, Davis, and Stephenz.

With Stephens, from Ok Big 10 pitcher to 1st Team All SEC is awesome work. MSUs 1st team All SEC pitchers include dudes like Stratton, Hudson and Small. Even a legend like Landon Simms was 2nd Team.

Wonder what Parker will accomplish with Stevens, Dotson, Grant, Loftin, Ligon, Holcombe, and Black with a full year as their coach.

[The Federalist Engineer]

I'll piggyback on this. Staff is very interested in him. Wipeout slider and a low 90s FB. Could fight for a starting role on the weekend. I see him more as a Chad Girodo type. Long relief and could midweek and spot start where we needed him to.

Looks like a very good prospect, need an experienced lefty to replace Zach Davis' contributions. He made a big improvement year over year in BB. Also pitched against MSU in 2023.

[The Federalist Engineer]

ECU is losing 8 players to the portal. Root the RHP and now OF Bristol Carter.

Carter was supposed to be top returner and was an elite recruit for ECU.

A freshman with a 346 average and 156 ABs of experience. Murders LHP with a 373 average.

[CaptainObvious]

Cowan numbers lol wow

Yep. Kind of jumps off the page doesn't it. Must have been quite a workhorse with 110 innings pitched. That is equivalent to 12 full games. And a heck of a ERA with that many innings pitched.

[KOdawg1]

Cowan is a sinker ball pitcher with an elite change up. And we're interested for sure

[Todd4State]

Yes, Parker is a Canadian whisperer, I am astonished with his accomplishments with Hardin, Davis, and Stephenz.

With Stephens, from Ok Big 10 pitcher to 1st Team All SEC is awesome work. MSUs 1st team All SEC pitchers include dudes like Stratton, Hudson and Small. Even a legend like Landon Simms was 2nd Team.

Wonder what Parker will accomplish with Stevens, Dotson, Grant, Loftin, Ligon, Holcombe, and Black with a full year as their coach.

It's not surprising that we have interest in at least 2-3 Big 10 pitchers. It felt like we never really had a full deck of pitchers last year. If we can get Loftin and Grant healthy we could be really good. Pico will also be 100% next year. Black just needs to refine his command a little bit. Stevens will hopefully make a jump. We're going to work the portal and make sure that we have enough arms competing in the fall. Gage Haley had a really good game in summer ball the other night. He could be a surprise for us.

[Todd4State]

ECU is losing 8 players to the portal. Root the RHP and now OF Bristol Carter.

Carter was supposed to be top returner and was an elite recruit for ECU.

A freshman with a 346 average and 156 ABs of experience. Murders LHP with a 373 average.

Taking Root and Carter would be a great way to get payback on ECU's AD.

[The Federalist Engineer]

On the Keenan thing, he would be a great pickup, but let's don't turn this into a Zach Neto situation. As a refresher, our fans took a message board rumor that his uncle told everyone he loved Mississippi State at the 21 Regionals and everyone assumed that he was transferring when the guy never even went into the portal.

Jimmy Keenan is IN the Portal

Send him the MSU catcher swag and welcome to the SEC brochure. This is a top, top player. Cut the NIL on one of these nameless and worthless basketball player that we don't even care about.

https://x.com/BaseballRadar/status/1798786168206553551

[The Federalist Engineer]

St Johns staff Ace for next year, Mario Pesca is in the Portal

6-8 245 kid. RHP

Not incredible stats but wins games. 6-1 w/L with 2.96 ERA. Gets out by making people hit the ball to defenders.

MSU should try to get Soprano kids on the roster. Have Big ***** and Chrissy Multisanti talk to the whister and the shitty umps of the SEC.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Jimmy Keenan is IN the Portal

Send him the MSU catcher swag and welcome to the SEC brochure. This is a top, top player. Cut the NIL on one of these nameless and worthless basketball player that we don't even care about.

https://x.com/BaseballRadar/status/1798786168206553551

Does not work that way. Each sport’s NIL is allocated for. If we get him, cool. If not, then oh well. We have more pressing needs than C. We need MIF’s, corner IF’s, at least one OF, and a couple of SP’s before we start looking at positions we are stockpiled at.

[StarkVegasSteve]

St Johns staff Ace for next year, Mario Pesca is in the Portal

6-8 245 kid. RHP

Not incredible stats but wins games. 6-1 w/L with 2.96 ERA. Gets out by making people hit the ball to defenders.

MSU should try to get Soprano kids on the roster. Have Big ***** and Chrissy Multisanti talk to the whister and the shitty umps of the SEC.

Would be a good get.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Does not work that way. Each sport’s NIL is allocated for. If we get him, cool. If not, then oh well. We have more pressing needs than C. We need MIF’s, corner IF’s, at least one OF, and a couple of SP’s before we start looking at positions we are stockpiled at.

You have no catcher dude. Last year we had a fireman and Pitt's backup catcher stepping up. Now you have a dude recovering from Tommy John. Highfill is athletic enough and powerful enough to DH and even corner IF. A High IQ catcher is like a Utility Knife, almost do-all. Even a GOAT like Bryce Harper went 1B, DH, and OF after TJ. Gives Highfill a full year to recover and go back to catching.

[Todd4State]

I think with baseball players you get the best you can find and then figure out their positions later.

[SPMT]

I think with baseball players you get the best you can find and then figure out their positions later.

Agree.

Most can play wherever. You see that in high level travel all of the time.

[ZedFedder]

I?m cautiously (emphasis on cautiously) optimistic about our portal possibilities.

[maroonmania]

I?m cautiously (emphasis on cautiously) optimistic about our portal possibilities.

So far Lemonis has had no luck getting the top end portal guys. He better have some luck this year.

[TNDawg35]

Frei just committed.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Frei just committed.

Arguably the top 3B in the portal. A really good pickup for us.

[Mjoelner34]

Frei just committed.

Nice! Good start!

[Commercecomet24]

Arguably the top 3B in the portal. A really good pickup for us.

This and more coming. Some of y'all won't believe it but we're about to reload with some
quality players .

[Todd4State]

This and more coming. Some of y'all won't believe it but we're about to reload with some
quality players .

Chris Lemonis to the rest of the SEC and MSU fans that don't believe.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohw1uI1NsmU

[The Federalist Engineer]

Frei just committed.

Switch Hitter, 943 Fielding

Good prospect, evidently the Left Field Lounge gave him a steak and potatoes after the UNA game. Made him happy. Good job someone.

[Todd4State]

Switch Hitter, 943 Fielding

Good prospect, evidently the Left Field Lounge gave him a steak and potatoes after the UNA game. Made him happy. Good job someone.

"WHY DO WE FEED THE OPPONENTS AFTER THE GAME!?!"***************************


Everett Kennard will be the first to take credit I'm sure.

[Leeshouldveflanked]

You want to be strong up the middle. C, 2nd, SS, CF and of course P. This season we were not strong at C and 2nd. At this point, we have zero up the middle.

[SPMT]

You want to be strong up the middle. C, 2nd, SS, CF and of course P. This season we were not strong at C and 2nd. At this point, we have zero up the middle.

It feels
Like we are a good bit away from A&M
Talent. At least offensively. Probably all around.

[Todd4State]

It feels
Like we are a good bit away from A&M
Talent. At least offensively. Probably all around.

They lose Montgomery and Laviolette I think after this year.

IMO there is a very good chance they see a drop next year.

[StarkVegasSteve]

They lose Montgomery and Laviolette I think after this year.

IMO there is a very good chance they see a drop next year.

Will have to see what they do in the portal before making a statement on them. They had a solid portal haul this year and coupled that with an unbelievable freshman year from Grahovac.

[Cooterpoot]

Just a heads up, I'm hearing Moffett possibly to A&M
Cyr committed to Florida

[Commercecomet24]

Just a heads up, I'm hearing Moffett possibly to A&M
Cyr committed to Florida

He wants to go to State but i've heard he's asking for an exorbitant amount in nil.

[Cooterpoot]

Couldn't decide where to post this but I'm also hearing the news on the MLB draft isn't looking good for us right now either.

[Cooterpoot]

He wants to go to State but i've heard he's asking for an exorbitant amount in nil.

He's not getting crazy money from us. We spend like Larry Templeton at a Dirt Cheap.

[Commercecomet24]

He's not getting crazy money from us. We spend like Larry Templeton at a Dirt Cheap.

lol i know and what i heard he's asking is crazy money. Only a couple of schools can/will pay what he's asking. These kids are getting a high opinion of themselves. Admittedly he's got some talent but he's still very raw. We'll see how it shakes out but he was pretty confident about coming to State last week but his asking price is pretty insane.

[StarkVegasSteve]

He's not getting crazy money from us. We spend like Larry Templeton at a Dirt Cheap.

He isn't deserving of crazy money. He has a career 6.11 ERA with 15 BBs to 21 Ks. If someone wants to overpay, then go ahead. He's a project no matter where he goes. If I was him, I'd probably want to go to the guy who lowers ERA's. Just me though. Now maybe he doesn't think he can make it at the next level so he wants to get all he can at this level. Completely understandable, but we shoudn't want guys who can play at the college level. We want guys who can play at the next level. You obviously have to take some just college level guys, but you sure don't overpay for them.

[Cooterpoot]

He isn't deserving of crazy money. He has a career 6.11 ERA with 15 BBs to 21 Ks. If someone wants to overpay, then go ahead. He's a project no matter where he goes. If I was him, I'd probably want to go to the guy who lowers ERA's. Just me though. Now maybe he doesn't think he can make it at the next level so he wants to get all he can at this level. Completely understandable, but we shoudn't want guys who can play at the college level. We want guys who can play at the next level. You obviously have to take some just college level guys, but you sure don't overpay for them.

You are correct. He's a high ceiling, low floor guy. Ability is there, got to find the rest.

[StarkVegasSteve]

You are correct. He's a high ceiling, low floor guy. Ability is there, got to find the rest.

And this is completely my opinion so no way of knowing the staff's opinion on the kid, but you have to wonder if Cerrantola, Walling, or Holcombe sit in the back of Lemonis' mind when you hear low floor high ceiling.

[Commercecomet24]

You are correct. He's a high ceiling, low floor guy. Ability is there, got to find the rest.

Exactly. I watched him enough while he was growing up and in high school. 100% arm talent, very little polish. His mechanics were all over the place and breaking ball was hit or miss. You know like i do though at that level of hs ball he got by just on chunking it. He did almost zero work in the off season with real instructors to refine his skills so he's gonna take some real work. If he finds it though, he's gonna be heck to deal with!

[Cooterpoot]

And this is completely my opinion so no way of knowing the staff's opinion on the kid, but you have to wonder if Cerrantola, Walling, or Holcombe sit in the back of Lemonis' mind when you hear low floor high ceiling.

The difference is he does throw strikes more. The problem is he gives up bombs. Only reason I brought him up is he's a MS kid and I saw him dominate A&M hitters.

[maroonmania]

He's not getting crazy money from us. We spend like Larry Templeton at a Dirt Cheap.

I'm just glad we got our national championship in before NIL. We will likely never see another. NIL has totally negated any recruiting advantage we had due to our playing atmosphere and fan support. Now schools with much less fan support and way smaller crowds but tons of money are taking players in the past we would have gotten.

[Cooterpoot]

I'm just glad we got our national championship in before NIL. We will likely never see another. NIL has totally negated any recruiting advantage we had due to pur playing atmosphere and fan support. Now schools with much less fan support and way smaller crowds but tons of money are taking players in the past we would have gotten.

We're a top 10 NIL in baseball. That's more excuse than reality really. We were never getting Skenes and Montgomery regardless. Our poor last couple years hurts way more than NIL.

[StarkVegasSteve]

We're a top 10 NIL in baseball. That's more excuse than reality really. We were never getting Skenes and Montgomery regardless. Our poor last couple years hurts way more than NIL.

Foxhall killed us more than anything with Skenes. With Montgomery, I don't know that we'll ever get the full story on that one. Maybe it was just truly he didn't want to play in MS. And if that's the case, then I get it. I just find it really hard to believe with what we offered him NIL wise that he wouldn't have sucked it up for 10 months

[maroonmania]

We're a top 10 NIL in baseball. That's more excuse than reality really. We were never getting Skenes and Montgomery regardless. Our poor last couple years hurts way more than NIL.

Well, we haven't gotten a top end transfer from the portal since NIL started. That's just a fact. Ledbetter and Stephen are maybe the 2 best but they certainly weren't considered elite. Maybe that's the best 'top ten' gets you.

[BigDawg81]

It is what it is at recruiting. What is the word with the 2 Miami players?

[StarkVegasSteve]

It is what it is at recruiting. What is the word with the 2 Miami players?

Blake Cyr committed to Florida this morning. No clue on Torres. Hasn't been reported that he's visited anywhere as of yet. But then again, it was reported that Cyr visited Tennessee this weekend and commits to Florida this morning.

[Commercecomet24]

Foxhall killed us more than anything with Skenes. With Montgomery, I don't know that we'll ever get the full story on that one. Maybe it was just truly he didn't want to play in MS. And if that's the case, then I get it. I just find it really hard to believe with what we offered him NIL wise that he wouldn't have sucked it up for 10 months

Montgomery was never gonna play in MS, just wasn't. Some kids just don't want to stay.

[StarkVegasSteve]

A&M with a portal pickup today. Mathew Bergevin from Fairfield. Some thought he could be a possible replacement for Hines. His K numbers would be a bit concerning for me though after watching DJ and Hines both struggle with Ks throughout the year.

[Cooterpoot]

👀👀👀

[BigDawg81]

👀👀👀Manieri to South Carolina lol

[StarkVegasSteve]

Big portal addition, Indiana St 1B Luis Hernandez. .359 BA, .421 OBP, .694!!! Slg, 23 HRs, 76 RBIs. OPS sits over 1.000. 20% K rate is just a bit concerning, but Dakota was 35% and Hines was basically 30% so much lower than them.

Could be headed for USF with his coach, but he's a guy you'd definitely throw a boatload of NIL at.

[maroonmania]

Foxhall killed us.

You could probably have just left it at that.***

[Cooterpoot]

Manieri to South Carolina lol

No but that's going to help us in a big way

[The Federalist Engineer]

Big portal addition, Indiana St 1B Luis Hernandez. .359 BA, .421 OBP, .694!!! Slg, 23 HRs, 76 RBIs. OPS sits over 1.000. 20% K rate is just a bit concerning, but Dakota was 35% and Hines was basically 30% so much lower than them.

Could be headed for USF with his coach, but he's a guy you'd definitely throw a boatload of NIL at.

Excellent numbers but that's a draftable junior. Seems MLB can outdo any little NIL offer

[The Federalist Engineer]

Well, we haven't gotten a top end transfer from the portal since NIL started. That's just a fact. Ledbetter and Stephen are maybe the 2 best but they certainly weren't considered elite. Maybe that's the best 'top ten' gets you.

Yeager was an awesome transfer player. Just played on a very forgettable MSU team.

Imagine having a 2B-man this year that hit 317 18HR and 56 RBI. 135 total bases. Kohler and Larry together, basically. In one player.

[Todd4State]

No but that's going to help us in a big way

Pitching help I'm assuming?

[Cooterpoot]

Pitching help I'm assuming?

Likely

[Cooterpoot]

Yeager was an awesome transfer player. Just played on a very forgettable MSU team.

Imagine having a 2B-man this year that hit 317 18HR and 56 RBI. 135 total bases. Kohler and Larry together, basically. In one player.

He was really good! Best of the transfers by far.

[maroonmania]

Yeager was an awesome transfer player. Just played on a very forgettable MSU team.

Imagine having a 2B-man this year that hit 317 18HR and 56 RBI. 135 total bases. Kohler and Larry together, basically. In one player.

Yep, great player for sure but I don't think the NIL stuff had really ramped up at the time we got him.

[3dawgnight15]

Jackson McKenzie in portal

[SPMT]

Montgomery was never gonna play in MS, just wasn't. Some kids just don't want to stay.

Do we have a chance with Paxton Kling?

[StarkVegasSteve]

Another commit incoming. Likely will be Sawyer Reeves accd to other boards.

[Cooterpoot]

Mid but very telling IMO. Say goodbye to Mershon/Cupp.

[BigDawg81]

Another commit incoming. Likely will be Sawyer Reeves accd to other boards.
We are killing it in the G5

[Commercecomet24]

Do we have a chance with Paxton Kling?

We do. We're in his top 3.

[SPMT]

We do. We're in his top 3.

Think he could hit better with a change of scenery, like Alford.

[Homedawg]

Mid but very telling IMO. Say goodbye to Mershon/Cupp.

I expect Cupp back. Mershon is still in the air. But you can't sit back and do nothing if he does leave. Part of it.

[Cooterpoot]

I expect Cupp back. Mershon is still in the air. But you can't sit back and do nothing if he does leave. Part of it.

I think Mershon is gone but not sure Cupp has a position if Reeves is coming. Cupp would have to jump big with the bat (he could). 3B is filled now.

[BigDawg81]

A family member of Aiden Moffett is saying that State has not reached out to Aiden

[Commercecomet24]

A family member of Aiden Moffett is saying that State has not reached out to Aiden

Not true at all. I've known him since he was a kid and my son has played with and against him for years and recently talked to him. Now they may have dropped contact with him after he came back with an asking price but he's definitely been contacted by us. He wants to go to State and they're more and likely doing this as a ploy to get us to up the ante. This happens frequently.

[Commercecomet24]

I think Mershon is gone but not sure Cupp has a position if Reeves is coming. Cupp would have to jump big with the bat (he could). 3B is filled now.

Mershon is 50/50 and Cupp will be back barring something unforeseen.

[StarkVegasSteve]

We have reached out to Aiden Moffett. That's how we got the insane price he is asking.

[BigDawg81]

Not true at all. I've known him since he was a kid and my son has played with and against him for years and recently talked to him. Now they may have dropped contact with him after he came back with an asking price but he's definitely been contacted by us. He wants to go to State and they're more and likely doing this as a ploy to get us to up the ante. This happens frequently. I don?t who Austin is in relation but Austin says that State hasn?t even offered

[Commercecomet24]

I don?t who Austin is in relation but Austin says that State hasn?t even offered

Unless Aiden himself is lying he was contacted by us and made an offer but he wants crazy money and we more than likely dropped him after the request. It was insane money he was asking.

[Commercecomet24]

We have reached out to Aiden Moffett. That's how we got the insane price he is asking.

This, my son spoke to Aiden a week and a half ago and was told how much he wanted. I almost spit my drink when he told me, lol! Kid thinks he's Skenes.

[StarkVegasSteve]

This, my son spoke to Aiden a week and a half ago and was told how much he wanted. I almost spit my drink when he told me, lol! Kid thinks he's Skenes.

All those LSU kids thought they were going to go to LSU and be the next Skenes, failing to realize that he was a once in a generation type prospect at the college level.

[Commercecomet24]

All those LSU kids thought they were going to go to LSU and be the next Skenes, failing to realize that he was a once in a generation type prospect at the college level.

Pretty much, lol! Have you seen the amount of guys entering the portal from lsu? Looks like 8-9 so far.

[Cooterpoot]

Pretty much, lol! Have you seen the amount of guys entering the portal from lsu? Looks like 8-9 so far.

Mutual parting of ways in most cases. They're about to flip their roster.

[Commercecomet24]

Mutual parting of ways in most cases. They're about to flip their roster.

Oh yeah, for sure. Be some decent pickups for some other folks though.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Mutual parting of ways in most cases. They're about to flip their roster.

Jay Johnson is about to be in a show me year. Without Skenes, a literal once in a generation talent, he has: 1)never hosted nor advanced out of a regional and 2)has never finished inside the top 20 in the polls.

Things will start to get interesting on the Bayou if he has a similar type year.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Not true at all. I've known him since he was a kid and my son has played with and against him for years and recently talked to him. Now they may have dropped contact with him after he came back with an asking price but he's definitely been contacted by us. He wants to go to State and they're more and likely doing this as a ploy to get us to up the ante. This happens frequently.

I would just forget someone like this. LSU is a fine program, if you are garbage there, you are probably garbage anywhere

Too many good players out there like the Ohio State lefty or the Long Beach kid, get some real players. Or the St John catcher. Actual life Marquee players.

[SPMT]

I would just forget someone like this. LSU is a fine program, if you are garbage there, you are probably garbage anywhere

Too many good players out there like the Ohio State lefty or the Long Beach kid, get some real players. Or the St John catcher. Actual life Marquee players.

Yeah, banking it all on one player, even a pitcher, is putting too many chips in.

I don?t know that people really thought Skenes was it go he became.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Yeah, banking it all on one player, even a pitcher, is putting too many chips in.

I don?t know that people really thought Skenes was it go he became.

Skenes was blue chip. Same as Montgomery. Some dudes are clearly elite.

Did someone think that Skenes was basically a Championship up for grabs. No.

[Commercecomet24]

I would just forget someone like this. LSU is a fine program, if you are garbage there, you are probably garbage anywhere

Too many good players out there like the Ohio State lefty or the Long Beach kid, get some real players. Or the St John catcher. Actual life Marquee players.

I agree completely. I like Aiden and he has a high ceiling but what he wants is insane. Move onto the next one.

[Todd4State]

I would just forget someone like this. LSU is a fine program, if you are garbage there, you are probably garbage anywhere

Too many good players out there like the Ohio State lefty or the Long Beach kid, get some real players. Or the St John catcher. Actual life Marquee players.

YES! MSU is actually a lot more comparable to LSU as a program right now than some of our fans realize or maybe want to admit.

There are already a lot of "Jay Johnson can't win without Skenes" narratives floating right among their fan base.

Most of the best players in the portal IMO are going to be the ones like you described- from smaller non SEC schools. Actually- see Paul Skenes.

[Todd4State]

Jay Johnson is about to be in a show me year. Without Skenes, a literal once in a generation talent, he has: 1)never hosted nor advanced out of a regional and 2)has never finished inside the top 20 in the polls.

Things will start to get interesting on the Bayou if he has a similar type year.

I'll be honest- I think a lot of LSU fans thought that they could just build a team out of the portal because it worked for them a couple of years ago but I think that was more of an anomaly than reality.

[StarkVegasSteve]

I'll be honest- I think a lot of LSU fans thought that they could just build a team out of the portal because it worked for them a couple of years ago but I think that was more of an anomaly than reality.

It is an anomaly. You have to realize that they really only got Crews because the draft got shortened, COVID, and teams were less willing to spend money on HS prospects. Add in Skenes to that and you have two generational prospects on the same team AND STILL were almost beat by Wake in Omaha. Another thing, we will never see something like that again because college baseball has gotten a lot like the other sports. You have players that can't get on the field at an LSU wanting mid six figure NIL deals.

[Cooterpoot]

It is an anomaly. You have to realize that they really only got Crews because the draft got shortened, COVID, and teams were less willing to spend money on HS prospects. Add in Skenes to that and you have two generational prospects on the same team AND STILL were almost beat by Wake in Omaha. Another thing, we will never see something like that again because college baseball has gotten a lot like the other sports. You have players that can't get on the field at an LSU wanting mid six figure NIL deals.

This ^^
You e got to have a HS development program and convince the better kids to stay through it, plus grab up the portal help you need to fill holes. Pitching really benefits from the portal IMO. Beats signing up Juco developmental guys.

[RockyDog]

Jay Johnson is about to be in a show me year. Without Skenes, a literal once in a generation talent, he has: 1)never hosted nor advanced out of a regional and 2)has never finished inside the top 20 in the polls.

Things will start to get interesting on the Bayou if he has a similar type year.

Come on. Don't do that and be like the revisionist history Lemons haters.Jay Johnson is fine. He took Arizona to the CWS twice and played in the championship series. Why have we all of a sudden become a culture of "well if Coach X didn't have this player or that player he wouldn't have won".

Jay Johnson brought in a stud in the portal and won it all. Isn't that what you are supposed to do? Yes, SKenes turned out to be a generational pitcher, but hell we had guys wanting to bring him in as our DH.

Chris Lemons took his roster that he started with at the beginning of the season and won it all. Isn't that what you are supposed to do? Ron Cholk had 40 something rosters, filled with all kinds of MLB talent and never won it. Same for Cohen. Same for Van Horn. Same for Schlossnagle. Same for Mike Martin. This contstant crapping on national titles lately has become laughable.

And tell me if this isn't true. There were a LOT of MSU fans in late June 2021 that made the statement to the effect of "I don't care if we win another game, Lord, if you give us this natty."

Maybe those clowns are reaping what they sowed. But all this whining about how Lemons has driven the program off the cliff when it is the farthest from the truth is comical.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Come on. Don't do that and be like the revisionist history Lemons haters.Jay Johnson is fine. He took Arizona to the CWS twice and played in the championship series. Why have we all of a sudden become a culture of "well if Coach X didn't have this player or that player he wouldn't have won".

Jay Johnson brought in a stud in the portal and won it all. Isn't that what you are supposed to do? Yes, SKenes turned out to be a generational pitcher, but hell we had guys wanting to bring him in as our DH.

Chris Lemons took his roster that he started with at the beginning of the season and won it all. Isn't that what you are supposed to do? Ron Cholk had 40 something rosters, filled with all kinds of MLB talent and never won it. Same for Cohen. Same for Van Horn. Same for Schlossnagle. Same for Mike Martin. This contstant crapping on national titles lately has become laughable.

And tell me if this isn't true. There were a LOT of MSU fans in late June 2021 that made the statement to the effect of "I don't care if we win another game, Lord, if you give us this natty."

Maybe those clowns are reaping what they sowed. But all this whining about how Lemons has driven the program off the cliff when it is the farthest from the truth is comical.

I don't agree with it at all, but I'm telling you what their fans are saying. I mean this is the same fan base that fired Smoke Laval in 5 years after two CWS appearances, a SR, and a regional. They're not known for being patient.

[BigDawg81]

Indiana State SS Randal Diaz hit .360 with 18 HRs, 55 RBI, 15 doubles and a 1.069 OPS is in the portal.

[Commercecomet24]

Indiana State SS Randal Diaz hit .360 with 18 HRs, 55 RBI, 15 doubles and a 1.069 OPS is in the portal.

Now this kid would help a bunch. Don't know if we're on him but should be.

[SPMT]

Now this kid would help a bunch. Don't know if we're on him but should be.

Yeah, if we can get a couple .300 and 20 bomb hitters with some pitchers we will be good

[BigDawg81]

Now this kid would help a bunch. Don't know if we're on him but should be. Just got the SS from Citadel smh. I guess we will see.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Just got the SS from Citadel smh. I guess we will see.

You take kids where you can get them and then let the positions figure themselves out.

[Commercecomet24]

You take kids where you can get them and then let the positions figure themselves out.

100%! Hujsak came to us as a ss and wound up being a dang good cf. Take the best available and figure out the rest.

[BigDawg81]

Indiana State RHP Luke Hayden has entered the transfer portal, Hayden is draft eligible with a fastball into the mid-90s. Hayden struck out 91 batters in 16 starts for the Sycamores.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Indiana State RHP Luke Hayden has entered the transfer portal, Hayden is draft eligible with a fastball into the mid-90s. Hayden struck out 91 batters in 16 starts for the Sycamores.

It would definitely be great to get some of these ISU guys, but we're probably fighting an uphill battle since their coach just took the USF job. Comparing Starkville to Tampa is going to be put us a few rungs down to say the least.

[DawgFromOxford]

It would definitely be great to get some of these ISU guys, but we're probably fighting an uphill battle since their coach just took the USF job. Comparing Starkville to Tampa is going to be put us a few rungs down to say the least.

Who knows, Maybe they prefer the small college town vibe. I?m willing to be Terre Haute, Indiana has more in common with Starkville than Tampa.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Who knows, Maybe they prefer the small college town vibe. I?m willing to be Terre Haute, Indiana has more in common with Starkville than Tampa.

You're not wrong. But if they're transferring they must not be all that in love with Terre Haute.

[Todd4State]

Indiana State RHP Luke Hayden has entered the transfer portal, Hayden is draft eligible with a fastball into the mid-90s. Hayden struck out 91 batters in 16 starts for the Sycamores.

I'd keep an eye on this one.

[Todd4State]

It would definitely be great to get some of these ISU guys, but we're probably fighting an uphill battle since their coach just took the USF job. Comparing Starkville to Tampa is going to be put us a few rungs down to say the least.

USF isn't SEC.

[StarkVegasSteve]

USF isn't SEC.

And that's got to be our calling card. Yea the stadium is cool and yea we have passionate fans, but if you think you're that good then come prove it in THE BEST CONFERENCE in college baseball.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Mason Koch - pretty good closer candidate visiting Auburn.

MSU's Hardin better message him in Twitter than Foxy coaches in Auburn, worst coach in American baseball.

60K in 38 innings.

But will be 21 next month, so draft eligible. Just in time for the 2nd round.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Indiana State RHP Luke Hayden has entered the transfer portal, Hayden is draft eligible with a fastball into the mid-90s. Hayden struck out 91 batters in 16 starts for the Sycamores.

21y and 6mo, was a top National Recruit for Indiana.

FB 93-96 T98
CT 87-91
SL 82-87
CH 83-88

2024 Stats:
16 Starts/ 16 Appearances
7-2, 3.81 ERA
78 Innings
91Ks/ 47BBs

Even if you lose him in the draft, seems a great get. Parker would help him get that K:BB ratio to 4:1.

Perseverance. Probably looking for opportunity to play for a bigger profile team like MSU.

[BigDawg81]

LSU got the Mt.St. Mary pitcher Devin Sherrin that had 109 strikeouts and a fastball that touches 98. I would hope to land to Indiana State pitcher but I?m not getting my hopes up.

[Cooterpoot]

Our portal recruiting is going exactly like most thought it would

[BigDawg81]

Our portal recruiting is going exactly like most thought it would getting contact hitters from the ASUN without power isn?t going to get you very far.

[TNDawg35]

LSU got the Mt.St. Mary pitcher Devin Sherrin that had 109 strikeouts and a fastball that touches 98. I would hope to land to Indiana State pitcher but I?m not getting my hopes up.

They also got the Wofford ace. Seems everyone is getting people and we have 2 ?decent? pick ups when we need a whole damn team..

[BigDawg81]

I know that we do not want to overpay but maybe we should. Everybody else is overpaying.

[StateDawg44]

They also got the Wofford ace. Seems everyone is getting people and we have 2 ?decent? pick ups when we need a whole damn team..

Do we have more than 2 total pick ups?

[Homedawg]

We have several in. Had one big time pitcher in yesterday. Guess he's stilll here today.

[TNDawg35]

Do we have more than 2 total pick ups?

Nope. Just the SS and the 3B…

[BigDawg81]

LSU gets the Indiana State pitcher too

[maroonmania]

LSU gets the Indiana State pitcher too

LSU gets whoever they want and we wait for the leftovers.

[StateDawg44]

I?m shocked we aren?t closing***

[ZedFedder]

LSU gets whoever they want and we wait for the leftovers.

It seems that way.

[No BS Dawg]

We all get our hopes up, but history shows Lemonis does not get the big catches. Blame it on whatever you want. We need to hope a few of whoever he gets turn out well. As is, we are in a lot of trouble even being competitive.

[BigDawg81]

Apparently, Lemonis doesn?t like the portal and the pressure is getting to him. If South Carolina would have offered Lemonis the job, I believe he would took it.

[maroonmania]

Apparently, Lemonis doesn?t like the portal and the pressure is getting to him. If South Carolina would have offered Lemonis the job, I believe he would took it.

SC just fired a coach that made a regional. There is pressure all over the SEC. If Lemonis doesn't like the portal and the pressure to win he should go back to the Big 10 where nobody cares about baseball.

[Interpolation_Dawg_EX]

Apparently, Lemonis doesn?t like the portal and the pressure is getting to him. If South Carolina would have offered Lemonis the job, I believe he would took it.

Thunder and Lightning had a show a couple of weeks back talking about Lemonis's personality wasn't a good fit for using the portal and he wouldn't be a baseball lifer.

[Pancho]

It's bad if those 2 noticed it.

[Todd4State]

Thunder and Lightning had a show a couple of weeks back talking about Lemonis's personality wasn't a good fit for using the portal and he wouldn't be a baseball lifer.

Like they would know. Hell they thought he was going to be fired at this point.

[Cooterpoot]

Like they would know. Hell they thought he was going to be fired at this point.

The man is so paranoid he won't even discuss recruiting. The proof is in the pudding with recruiting. People don't want to see we aren't signing top portal guys. Teams are loading up on we can't even get a look. Parker will get a couple guys by we won't sign many difference makers outside of pitching.

[TNDawg35]

Ok, let’s step back and actually take a look at what we need with cool heads…

Pitching im leaving to Parker. He knows what to do…

C Highfill/Powell
1b Stevens (which he is red hot apparently in summer ball)
2B Pulliam
Ss Mershan if he stays, if not we have got to get a big time transfer
3b Open or the NBama kid. I would have went after the Denton kid from UT
LF Chance
Cf who knows. Need a big get here
Rf who knows
DH I’m guessing Highfill till he gets his arm back right…

So technically we need a legit SS, a legit CF, and a legit Rf. If Lemonis can’t ATELAST pull those 3, we are in serious shit…

On another note, someone made the comment maybe we need to overpay like everyone else. Maybe everyone else is actually just paying and we are acting like we are poor as usual. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a whole team, but you need those 3 listed above to ATLEAST have some kind of offense. (Even tho I don’t think it will
Matter cause Gotro is still the hitting coach…)

[SPMT]

The man is so paranoid he won't even discuss recruiting. The proof is in the pudding with recruiting. People don't want to see we aren't signing top portal guys. Teams are loading up on we can't even get a look. Parker will get a couple guys by we won't sign many difference makers outside of pitching.

Lemonis is paranoid regarding recruiting?

If he is not a fan of the portal, no one really is, and not embracing it??he will ultimately fail.

Currently it is part of sports. It suck?s and isn?t fair but it?s part of it.

[maroonmania]

Ok, let’s step back and actually take a look at what we need with cool heads…

Pitching im leaving to Parker. He knows what to do…

C Highfill/Powell
1b Stevens (which he is red hot apparently in summer ball)
2B Pulliam
Ss Mershan if he stays, if not we have got to get a big time transfer
3b Open or the NBama kid. I would have went after the Denton kid from UT
LF Chance
Cf who knows. Need a big get here
Rf who knows
DH I’m guessing Highfill till he gets his arm back right…

So technically we need a legit SS, a legit CF, and a legit Rf. If Lemonis can’t ATELAST pull those 3, we are in serious shit…

On another note, someone made the comment maybe we need to overpay like everyone else. Maybe everyone else is actually just paying and we are acting like we are poor as usual. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a whole team, but you need those 3 listed above to ATLEAST have some kind of offense. (Even tho I don’t think it will
Matter cause Gotro is still the hitting coach…)

Cupp will be the SS or 2B. He isn't staying to not play. If Mershon stays, he and Cupp will be the MIFs.

[Todd4State]

Cupp will be the SS or 2B. He isn't staying to not play. If Mershon stays, he and Cupp will be the MIFs.

Yep. And Pulliam can play the outfield. So crisis averted there.

[Todd4State]

The man is so paranoid he won't even discuss recruiting. The proof is in the pudding with recruiting. People don't want to see we aren't signing top portal guys. Teams are loading up on we can't even get a look. Parker will get a couple guys by we won't sign many difference makers outside of pitching.

The only reason that narrative is being floated is because he won't give insider info to Robbie.

Which is the same reason he wanted Leach gone and flipped out when Hollinghead was hired over Bumphis.

And a big reason why Lemonis probably won't talk to him is because of some of the shit he spewed early in the season.

[Todd4State]

Ok, let’s step back and actually take a look at what we need with cool heads…

Pitching im leaving to Parker. He knows what to do…

C Highfill/Powell
1b Stevens (which he is red hot apparently in summer ball)
2B Pulliam
Ss Mershan if he stays, if not we have got to get a big time transfer
3b Open or the NBama kid. I would have went after the Denton kid from UT
LF Chance
Cf who knows. Need a big get here
Rf who knows
DH I’m guessing Highfill till he gets his arm back right…

So technically we need a legit SS, a legit CF, and a legit Rf. If Lemonis can’t ATELAST pull those 3, we are in serious shit…

On another note, someone made the comment maybe we need to overpay like everyone else. Maybe everyone else is actually just paying and we are acting like we are poor as usual. You don’t have to spend a fortune on a whole team, but you need those 3 listed above to ATLEAST have some kind of offense. (Even tho I don’t think it will
Matter cause Gotro is still the hitting coach…)

Cupp will probably play SS. I think Stevens will start in RF for now. We may be hoping that Dante Nori and Henry Allen take CF and 1B respectively but I'm also 100% sure that we're going to to fill those spots in the portal.

The pitching staff as it stands is probably Pico and some combination of Stevens, Loftin, Makhai Grant, Cade O'Leary, Luke Dotson, Karson Ligon, and Ryan McPherson. Not a very experienced group. So obviously we need some arms from the portal. And who knows what we're going to get from Stone Simmons at this point? Or Holcombe for that matter.

[The Federalist Engineer]

PSA

Nolan Stevens , Jackson McKenzie, and Holcombe are all playing for the Newport Gulls this summer.

Stevens has not pitched thus far.

http://necbl_newport.wttbaseball.pointstreak.com/team_stats.html?teamid=6458&seasonid=33860&view=pitching

[The Federalist Engineer]

Alabama shedding big recruits to the portal.

SS - Mason Swinney

OF- Parker Picot

Both top National Recruits. Bohannon did get good players on campus. I would be more interested in underdeveloped Bama
Players than LSU cancer kids like Moffet.

[Cooterpoot]

Alabama shedding big recruits to the portal.

SS - Mason Swinney

OF- Parker Picot

Both top National Recruits. Bohannon did get good players on campus. I would be more interested in underdeveloped Bama
Players than LSU cancer kids like Moffet.

Moffett isn't a cancer lol. He's just trying to get paid & he'll get a decent bag.

[KOdawg1]

The lineup as of today would set the record for fewest HRs in team history. We need some middle of the order guys with pop bad

[biodawg2014]

The lineup as of today would set the record for fewest HRs in team history. We need some middle of the order guys with pop bad

Understatement in my opinion. The lineup as of today would be the worst lineup we've fielded since 2015. I honestly thought we'd come out swinging hard in the portal. Dominos falling all around us but none our way. It's quite depressing.

[The Federalist Engineer]

The lineup as of today would set the record for fewest HRs in team history. We need some middle of the order guys with pop bad

Trading bombs for singles is not going to work. Tennessee hitting 177 in one season is impressive and seems fishy as hell. But unless they are actually cheating MSU is toast at the moment.

Corbin is the right guy to blow the whistle. He already pulled the Karen moment of the young century with his COVIDian move on NC State.

Com'on Tim, call management

[Todd4State]

Trading bombs for singles is not going to work. Tennessee hitting 177 in one season is impressive and seems fishy as hell. But unless they are actually cheating MSU is toast at the moment.

Corbin is the right guy to blow the whistle. He already pulled the Karen moment of the young century with his COVIDian move on NC State.

Com'on Tim, call management

If he gets destroyed in Knoxville next year it might be coming.

[TNDawg35]

If he gets destroyed in Knoxville next year it might be coming.

Something is going on. You cant tell me they are all hitting bombs like they are even with their small ball park and its all legit. Hell just look at them. Everyone one of them are straight jacked, except the one pitcher they have...

[StarkVegasSteve]

Something is going on. You cant tell me they are all hitting bombs like they are even with their small ball park and its all legit. Hell just look at them. Everyone one of them are straight jacked, except the one pitcher they have...

I brought this up in 2022 and I still believe it today. Hell go back and look at that 2022 team they had. Their 5’9 CF looked like Barry Bonds. That is not just a killer S&C program.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Back to transfer portal talk….these next 14–17 days are put up or shut up time for Lemonis. We need to start getting some commits. It is not sound the alarm time yet, but it is getting really close.

[BigDawg81]

Back to transfer portal talk….these next 14–17 days are put up or shut up time for Lemonis. We need to start getting some commits. It is not sound the alarm time yet, but it is getting really close. I don?t know even know who we are after and in their top 2 or 3

[Commercecomet24]

Moffett isn't a cancer lol. He's just trying to get paid & he'll get a decent bag.

He's making the rounds right now, Going to the highest bidder. His asking price is ridiculous and has risen again this last week. He's off our list.

ETA I've known Moffett since he was a young un. He's a good kid from a good family(I knew his grandmother very well and she was just a wonderful lady), he does have a very high opinion of his skill level though, lol.

[StarkVegasSteve]

I don?t know even know who we are after and in their top 2 or 3

I know we are on the Ohio St pitcher and one of the Indiana St guys. We are on a few more pitchers and a couple of more position players but no clue on names.

[StarkVegasSteve]

He's making the rounds right now, Going to the highest bidder. His asking price is ridiculous and has risen again this last week. He's off our list.

ETA I've known Moffett since he was a young un. He's a good kid from a good family(I knew his grandmother very well and she was just a wonderful lady), he does have a very high opinion of his skill level though, lol.

He is going to price himself out of the market and end up at USM for a quarter of his price. Then again, A&M throws stupid money around so who knows.

ETA: Not saying A&M is the team to beat or anything. Just using them as an example.

[Commercecomet24]

I brought this up in 2022 and I still believe it today. Hell go back and look at that 2022 team they had. Their 5’9 CF looked like Barry Bonds. That is not just a killer S&C program.

They gettin' a little heppin'. Better baseball through modern chemistry, and a few hot bats, lol.

[Commercecomet24]

He is going to price himself out of the market and end up at USM for a quarter of his price. Then again, A&M throws stupid money around so who knows.

ETA: Not saying A&M is the team to beat or anything. Just using them as an example.

Yep, my son talks to him at least once a week. He asked one sec team last week for 50k more than he was asking. He's doing the sec equivalent of the price is right.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Yep, my son talks to him at least once a week. He asked one sec team last week for 50k more than he was asking. He's doing the sec equivalent of the price is right.

I mean if someone is stupid enough to pay it then why not. To me though, it sounds like this kid doesn't think he can cut it in the Majors so he's getting all he can now. Nothing wrong with that btw, just probably not the type of player we need and could count on next year.

[BigDawg81]

Got a commitment
https://twitter.com/JustinbFrommer/status/1802736080183075110

[Commercecomet24]

Just picked up a 2 way player from South Carolina Upstate. Noah Sullivan. 1B, DH, P. .324 average with 17 hrs. 8-1 record as a pitcher. Had offers from Clemson, Duke, South Carolina and TCU.

[StarkVegasSteve]

High upside pickup from Lemonis out of the portal.

[Commercecomet24]

I mean if someone is stupid enough to pay it then why not. To me though, it sounds like this kid doesn't think he can cut it in the Majors so he's getting all he can now. Nothing wrong with that btw, just probably not the type of player we need and could count on next year.

Right and he needs work. He's still very raw and needs polish. He's not Skenes. We crossed him off after he asked for ridiculous money.

[Commercecomet24]

High upside pickup from Lemonis out of the portal.

Yeah dude has some pop and was good on the mound as well.

[StarkVegasSteve]

I think this is another gripe people have. Like this kid wasn't on anyone's radar and he commits out of the blue. Looks like a great pickup tbh. I just think the lack of info gets under people's skin. And honestly, that's baseball recruiting for the most part. Even with the portal, it's not like basketball and football where OV's are announced and reporters have a lot of info.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Just to post his full stats:

.324 BA, .453 OBP, .613 SLG, 17 HRs, 56 RBIs, and BBs more than he K's with 37:31

8-1, 4.88 ERA, 75.2 IPs, 51 Ks, 22 BBs. 1.295 WHIP isn't great, but I'll trust Parker if we decide to go the pitching route with him.


ETA: I think this is a HELL OF A PICKUP by Lemonis.

[BigDawg81]

This is the best of the 3 Imo

[Commercecomet24]

Just to post his full stats:

.324 BA, .453 OBP, .613 SLG, 17 HRs, 56 RBIs, and BBs more than he K's with 37:31

8-1, 4.88 ERA, 75.2 IPs, 51 Ks, 22 BBs. 1.295 WHIP isn't great, but I'll trust Parker if we decide to go the pitching route with him.


ETA: I think this is a HELL OF A PICKUP by Lemonis.

I agree. Just watching some video on the kid and he has a nice compact swing with very good bat speed and a very disciplined hitter at the plate.

[StarkVegasSteve]

I agree. Just watching some video on the kid and he has a nice compact swing with very good bat speed and a very disciplined hitter at the plate.

Accd to Rosey he is going to primarily DH and pitch so looks like he will at least be given the chance to do both.

[Commercecomet24]

Accd to Rosey he is going to primarily DH and pitch so looks like he will at least be given the chance to do both.

I like it. We are going to need his bat and he's an experienced arm that has won games.

[StarkVegasSteve]

I like it. We are going to need his bat and he's an experienced arm that has won games.

Agree. His bat could solve our DH problem. We still need to nail down a 1B, at least one OF, and probably 4-5 pitchers. Need two of those pitchers to be weekend starter caliber. Would be HUGE if we could get the kid from Ohio St.

[KOdawg1]

He's a good bat.

Not a good pitcher.

Good get overall.

[Homedawg]

Agree. His bat could solve our DH problem. We still need to nail down a 1B, at least one OF, and probably 4-5 pitchers. Need two of those pitchers to be weekend starter caliber. Would be HUGE if we could get the kid from Ohio St.
Or east Carolina

[KOdawg1]

Or east Carolina
I've heard where he visited. He'd be good

[StarkVegasSteve]

Or east Carolina

I'm assuming you're talking about Zach Root. There was a lot of noise right when he entered that he would go to LSU. He'll be a big get for anyone.

[Todd4State]

Agree. His bat could solve our DH problem. We still need to nail down a 1B, at least one OF, and probably 4-5 pitchers. Need two of those pitchers to be weekend starter caliber. Would be HUGE if we could get the kid from Ohio St.

I think he could play first base if needed but I suspect we're still looking for one. Nolan Stevens can also play first base.

[KOdawg1]

Definitely looks like we're prioritizing hitters with low strikeout numbers. All three that we've gotten so far have a K% under 12%.

[Todd4State]

Definitely looks like we're prioritizing hitters with low strikeout numbers. All three that we've gotten so far have a K% under 12%.

I've noticed that as well. If nothing else we should be able to put the ball in play.

[Todd4State]

He's a good bat.

Not a good pitcher.

Good get overall.

I wouldn't be surprised if they use him as a relief pitcher. Also wouldn't be surprised if Parker works his magic and he is in the rotation.

[The Federalist Engineer]

Jimmy Keenan the 6-3 225-Lb Catcher and masher from St John signs with Wake Forest

I have no idea if MSU was actually pursuing him. Surely the MSU offers are better than WF's, I hope.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Jimmy Keenan the 6-3 225-Lb Catcher and masher from St John signs with Wake Forest

I have no idea if MSU was actually pursuing him. Surely the MSU offers are better than WF's, I hope.

I doubt we were on him. Judging by the guys we were going after, we want low K guys. Kid had a good avg but a K rate of 31%. Also probably didn't help his case that he was 1-7 with 5 Ks in two games against us.

[KOdawg1]

I wouldn't be surprised if they use him as a relief pitcher. Also wouldn't be surprised if Parker works his magic and he is in the rotation.

Better improve his velo then.

[Commercecomet24]

Better improve his velo then.

He's a depth arm at this point, he is an experienced arm though who has a lot of mound time. We wanted his bat, dude can hit and has an excellent eye and plate discipline. I really like his swing. Very compact and quick.

[StarkVegasSteve]

USC Upstate just had a guy commit to Vandy. Koby Kropf. .352 BA, .431 OBP, .703 SLG. With 20 HRs and 21 2Bs.

Between him, Sullivan, and Rinehart that team MASHED. Hit .303 as a team with 108 HRs.

[Commercecomet24]

This is not a portal guy but one of our signees, a player to keep an eye on is Topher Jones. Watching him play he's slick in the field and has excellent bat speed. Also by watching him on the field he's a kid that loves the game and is a leader who's teammates love him. If you watch him you can see how much he loves being on that field, gamer. While he may not be an immediate impact player, keep an eye on him down the road.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Sounds like we may be closing in on a pitching commit in the next couple of days.

[Pancho]

I hope it sticks. make me feel better

[BigDawg81]

Sounds like we may be closing in on a pitching commit in the next couple of days. hopefully, it?s a good one and will compete for a spot in the rotation