LSU Tigers coach Jay Johnson has picked up IUW hitter Dalton Beck who is expected to join the team in 2025.
Who is Beck?
Beck transferred to Incarnate Word during his junior year after playing for Grayson College and Kansas State. Last season, he showcased impressive stats for the Cardinals, appearing in 39 games with 39 starts.
Beck boasted a .348 batting average, a .707 slugging percentage, 12 doubles, one triple, 18 home runs, and 67 RBIs. As an outfielder, Beck could potentially fill the same position for LSU, providing a much-needed boost to their lineup after losing several players to the transfer portal.
LSU’s transfer portal situation – Signings
Jacob Mayers (Right hand pitcher): Nicholls State
Mayers recorded a 4.58 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 2024, but he needs to focus on reducing the 76 walks he allowed.
Eddie Yamin IV infielder/catcher: Dayton
Yamin finished the 2024 season with a batting average of .342, 68 hits, 14 doubles, 13 home runs, and 54 runs batted in.
Deven Sheerin (right hand pitcher): Mount St. Mary’s Pitcher
In 2024, Sheerin posted a 4.76 ERA while recording 109 strikeouts, issuing 32 walks, hitting 10 batters, and allowing 37 earned runs across 70 innings of pitching.
Zac Cowan (right hand pitcher): Wofford
The right-handed pitcher went 10-2 with 124 strikeouts and 29 walks in 110 innings at Wofford this spring. Cowan also boasts a 3.35 ERA after dismantling opponents during the 2024 season with the Terriers.
Luis Hernandez (infield): Indiana State
The utility slugger wrapped up his stint at Indiana State with a .315 batting average throughout his three years with the program. Hernandez recorded 182 hits, 118 runs, 32 home runs, 120 RBIs, and drew 48 walks in 578 career at-bats.
Chandler Dorsey (right handed pitcher): South Florida
The talented right-handed pitcher achieved a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, along with securing eight saves and maintaining a 3.60 ERA (12 earned runs in 30.0 innings pitched) and a 1.20 WHIP. Additionally, he accumulated a total of 41 strikeouts throughout his second year with the Bulls.
Luke Hayden (right hand pitcher): Indiana State
During the 2024 season, Hayden tallied 91 strikeouts in 78 innings pitched with a 3.81 ERA.
Chris Stanfield (outfielder): Auburn
Stanfield held a .276 batting average with four homers and 25 RBI.
LSU’s transfer portal situation – Players leaving
John Emery – running back
Jo Cryer – offensive lineman
Ryan Yaites – safety
Jeremiah Hughes – cornerback
Christian Braithwaite – linebacker
Ryan Robinson Jr. – cornerback
Khai Prean – wide receiver
Connor Gilbreath – tight end
Jaxon Howard – edge rusher
Gio Paez – defensive lineman
