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Stadium named for WWII soldier

By Chandler Rome
Sports Contributor
February 8, 2012

The LSU baseball program has seen 139 Major League draft picks, two National Coaches of the Year and some of the most gifted players to ever compete in the country. Yet only one can claim his spot in LSU...

Baseball: Gausman shines in LSU intersquad scrimmage

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
February 3, 2012

While a six-inning scrimmage between the likely LSU starters and the reserves ended with the reserves on top 3-2, the Tigers still had to feel encouraged after a dominating performance by sophomore pitcher...

LSU senior utility player Grant Dozar (7) prepares to hit the ball Monday during a scrimmage at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Senior infielder Dozar isn’t center of attention, but the heart of the team

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
February 2, 2012

Senior infielder Grant Dozar may not catch the casual fan's attention with eye-popping statistics or jaw-dropping measurables, but his role on the baseball team may be LSU's most important. Grant Dozar...

 

Baseball: LSU’s new pitching coach has early effect

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 31, 2012

LSU sophomore catcher Ty Ross doesn't really know how it's done — maybe through some supernatural ninja focus. From his perspective, he sees a pitcher struggling to hit the target he provides. Then,...

LSU junior infielder Mason Katz swings at the ball Monday during a scrimmage in Alex Box Stadium. The scrimmage ended in a 1-1 tie.

Baseball: Scrimmage ends in 1-1 tie, players test out new positions

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 31, 2012

LSU had a new look during its four-inning intersquad scrimmage after practice Monday, as the Tigers' starters tied the Tigers' reserves, 1-1. LSU coach Paul Mainieri said at the team's Media Day on Friday...

Robiskie, Furniss highlight 2011 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame class

By Staff Reports
January 30, 2012

Former LSU running back Terry Robiskie and former baseball player Eddy Furniss will join a class of eight in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame this summer. Former football players Roger Carr, Deuce McAllister...

outfielder Arby Fields answers questions Friday at LSU baseball Media Day

Mic’d Up: Baseball seeks redemption after missing 2011 postseason

By Micah Bedard
Sports Columnist
January 29, 2012

After not making the NCAA Tournament for the first time in three seasons, the 2012 LSU baseball team has vengeance on its mind. Despite closing last season with a 12-3 record in their last 15 games, the...

Then-freshman LSU pitcher Kevin Gausman throws a pitch Feb. 25, 2011, during the Tigers’ 12-3 victory against Holy Cross at Alex Box Stadium.

Baseball: Tigers hope to repeat 2009, avoid another postseason swoon

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 29, 2012

As the LSU baseball team gathered Friday for its first practice of the season, it personified the phrase "hope springs

Baseball: Lisa Jo Pate, daughter of Skip Bertman, dies due to cancer

By Sports Staff
January 25, 2012

Dr. Lisa Jo Pate, the daughter of former LSU athletic director and baseball coach Skip Bertman, died Tuesday at age 44. Pate, who had been battling cancer, was one of four children to Skip and Sandy Bertman. Pate...

Baseball: Tigers ranked No. 8 in preseason rankings

By Luke Johnson
Sports Writer
January 24, 2012

Though the LSU baseball team may have been disappointed with just missing out on the regional playoffs at the end of last season, it begins its new campaign ranked in the top 10 of Baseball America's preseason...

Baseball: Pitcher Kevin Gausman primed for breakout season

By Luke Johnson
Sports Contributor
November 14, 2011

Representing the stars and stripes this summer was a massive accomplishment for LSU sophomore pitcher Kevin Gausman, but he could be in line for bigger and better things this spring. With a new pitch in...

Freshman pitcher Aaron Nola pitches the ball during practice Wednesday.

Nola brothers share LSU uniform, competitive rivalry

By Chris Abshire
Sports Writer
October 5, 2011

Brotherly love doesn't always extend between the lines on a baseball diamond. Freshman pitcher Aaron Nola learned that the hard way when his older brother, senior shortstop Austin Nola, nearly went yard...