LSU Baseball Stats You Need to Know

As the LSU baseball season gets underway, we wanted to provide fans with a quick rundown of some of the most important stats to know.

LSU’s Overall Record

As of the end of the 2019 regular season LSU has an all-time record of 2,612-1,124-37. That gives the Tigers a winning percentage of .699.

Top Offensive Players

The LSU Tigers Baseball Team is one of the most successful in the country, and they have a long history of producing Great players Here are some of the top offensive players in LSU baseball history.

-Warren Morris was a first baseman for LSU from 1994 to 1996. He is the school’s all-time leader in home runs (60) and RBIs (222).
-Edgar Renteria is a shortstop who played for LSU from 1992 to 1994. He is the school’s all-time leader in batting average (.390) and hits (332).
--Ben McDonald is a pitcher who played for LSU from 1987 to 1989. He is the school’s all-time leader in strikeouts (394) and wins (39).

Top Pitchers

In order to be the best, you have to beat the best. Here are the top five pitchers that the LSU Tigers will need to get past if they want to make it to the College World Series

1. Ole Miss – The Rebels have one of the best pitching staffs in the country, led by Ryan Rolison, who was drafted in the first round by the Colorado Rockies

2. Arkansas – The Razorbacks are led by Blaine Knight who was named SEC Pitcher of the Year and is a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award given to the nation’s top player

3. Florida – The Gators have a deep pitching staff, led by Brady Singer and Jackson Kowar, who were both drafted in the first round by the Kansas City Royals

4. Auburn – The Tigers are led by Casey Mize, who is widely considered to be the best pitcher in college baseball and is a top candidate for the #1 overall pick in next year’s MLB Draft

5. Texas A&M – The Aggies are led by Corbin Martin, who was named Big 12 Pitcher of the Year and is a finalist for both the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy (given to college baseball’s player of the year).

Key Games

As the season winds down, every game becomes more and more crucial if the Tigers want to make a run at the title. Here are some key games to keep an eye on.

On April 5th, LSU takes on Florida in a three-game series that could very well determine who wins the SEC title. Florida is currently ranked #1 in the nation, but LSU has proved time and time again that they can compete with anyone. This will be a great series to watch.

Another key series is against Arkansas from April 26-28. This is another SEC opponent that will give LSU a good test. Arkansas is always a tough team, and this year is no different. They are currently ranked #6 in the nation, so this will be a great opportunity for LSU to prove themselves against another top team

The final key series of the season is against Texas A&M from May 17-19. This is Texas A&M’s first year in the SEC, so they will be hungry to prove themselves against one of the best teams in the conference. They are currently ranked #10 in the nation, so this will be another great opportunity for LSU to show what they are made of.

RPI

The RPI is a metric used by the NCAA to rank college baseball teams. It stands for Rating Percentage Index, and it’s calculated using a team’s winning percentage, their opponents’ winning percentage, and their opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage. The higher a team’s RPI, the better they are considered to be.

LSU has had a strong RPI in recent years thanks in part to their winning percentage. In 2019, they had an RPI of 6th in the nation. That means that they were one of the top 10 teams in the country according to this metric.

What does that mean for LSU Baseball fans? It means that when it comes time for the NCAA tournament selection process, LSU is likely to get a high seed. That gives them a better chance of making it deep into the tournament and potentially winning it all.

Home/Away Record

The LSU Tigers have been dominant at home this season, boasting a 19-2 record at Alex Box Stadium Meanwhile, they have struggled somewhat on the road with a 9-11 record.

Conference Record

Since the inception of the SEC Conference in 1933, LSU has compiled a impressive record of 2370-1610-28, good for a .593 winning percentage and second place in conference history behind only Tennessee.

National Rankings

LSU is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by Baseball America D1Baseball, NCBWA and perfect game The Tigers are also ranked No. 2 in the nation by USA Today/Coaches, Collegiate Baseball and ESPN.

Post-Season History

In order to understand the Lsu Baseball team’s post-season history, one must first take a look at the team’s regular season accomplishments.

LSU has appeared in the NCAA Tournament 33 times, including 32 straight appearances from 1987-2018. The Tigers have played in 14 College World Series winning six National Championships (1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2009). LSU has also won 19 conference championships and 22 SEC tournament titles.

In terms of individual accomplishments, LSU has had 97 players named All-American (first or second team), 28 Golden Spikes Award finalists and four USA Baseball Collegiate Players of the Year. Nine former Tigers have gone on to play Major League Baseball including two-time MVP and current St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols

Fun Facts

Here are some fun facts about LSU baseball that you may not have known!
-Since 2000, LSU has the most SEC wins with 584
-Since 2006, LSU has the best winning percentage in NCAA Division I baseball with a .731 winning percentage
-In that same time period, LSU has also won the most SEC championships with 8
-LSU has made it to the College World Series 19 times, more than any other school in the SEC