LSU’s Connor Benge selected by Marlins in 13th round

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana - February 7: Connor Benge #43 of the LSU Tigers in action during practice at Alex Box Stadium on February 7, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by LSU Athletics/University Images via Getty Images)

After two years at LSU, Connor Benge has been selected at #385 overall in the 13th round by the Miami Marlins.

With the 385th pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the Miami Marlins select Connor Benge!@Connorbenge_32 | @Marlinspic.twitter.com/BmEGpKgcn7

— LSU Baseball (@LSUbaseball) July 12, 2026

Benge transferred from DBU for the 2025 season and played a big role early before slowing down later in the year. His opportunities were more limited in 2026, with only 7.0 innings, half of what he saw in 16.0. He became a matchup guy and, at times, excelled at it.

In two seasons in Baton Rouge, Benge totaled 23.0 innings with a 7.43 ERA. He struck out 28 hitters and walked 16. He held a record of 3-1.

Benge is a hard-throwing RHP who could be dangerous with some extra development for his offspeed.

LSU has now seen six players from their 2026 roster selected in this year’s draft.

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