LSU Baseball lands No. 1 portal player, two other portal additions

By Olivia Drawdy, Social Media Manager

June 10, 2026

LSU baseball head coach Jay Johnson celebrates after LSU’s 5-3 win over Coastal Carolina in the Men’s College World Series Championship Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Ne.

LSU Baseball is making moves in the transfer portal after their dismal 2026 season. Wednesday, No. 1 portal prospect Bino Watters out of Notre Dame announced his commitment to the Purple and Gold.

The lefty outfielder earned All-ACC honors for his 2026 season where he slashed a monstrous .362/1.057/.610.

The addition of Watters brings a proven power-conference tested bat to the Tigers roster and possibly fills an open spot in the outfield after the exit of Jake Brown. Watters will enter LSU as a junior.

Head coach Jay Johnson also signed former Gonzaga right-handed pitcher Landon Hood to LSU. Hood posted a 2.48 ERA on the 2026 season, where he earned the title of 2026 West Coast Freshman of the Year. Hood joins the Tigers as a sophomore.

Texas State shortstop Dawson Park also will join the Tigers for the 2027 season. Park batted .301 during his freshman season for the Bobcats. Park will enroll as a sophomore for the Tigers.

After missing the postseason for the first time since 2011 LSU Baseball will look to revamp its roster for 2027. Jay Johnson has made it evident that he is not afraid to use the portal and he is making the moves to put the Tigers back on the throne of college baseball.

About the Contributors

Olivia Drawdy, Social Media Manager

Payton Prichard, Reveille Multimedia Editor

Why did you join the Reveille?

I joined to have a creative outlet and explore sides of photography I never had before. I’m glad I did because I found my passion (and changed my major to Journalism).

What positions have you held at the Reveille?

I was a photographer for one year and I’m now the Multimedia Editor!

What’s your favorite thing about working at the Reveille?

Traveling with our Sports staff for away games. Not only have I gotten to make lasting friendships with my coworkers, I’ve also had the chance to see an LSU championship or two!

What’s your favorite story that you’ve worked on so far?

My favorite assignment was when I covered the 2025 Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. I was there for a little shy of two weeks and had the chance to shoot eight strong teams fighting for a championship title. I’m very proud of the content I produced from my time there and very happy the Tigers finished on top!

What do you hope to do after graduation?

If I get my way, I’ll be a Creative Content Producer or Team Photographer for a National Hockey League (NHL) team! Traveling with the Carolina Hurricanes or the New Jersey Devils for a literal job would be a dream come true.