- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,245,149
- Reaction score
- 59
LSU baseball made a transfer portal splash on Wednesday morning, picking up a commitment from former Notre Dame outfielder Bino Watters.64Analytics ranks Watters as the No. 3 overall player in the transfer class, making him LSU's top-ranked addition so far.
Watters fills two major needs for LSU. First, LSU needed an outfielder. The Tigers are set to lose the bulk of their 2026 outfield production with Jake Brown, Derek Curiel, and Chris Stanfield expected to turn pro. Watters, a complete hitter from the left side, also provides LSU with the consistent bat it was looking for.
LSU head coach Jay Johnson said the transfer portal would be reserved for consistent hitters who were capable of delivering quality at-bats. Watters can do just that. Watters is expected to slide into a starting role at LSU and be a top-of-the-order bat.
Here are three things to know about LSU baseball's newest outfielder.
Watters will hit for average. He's posted a .343 mark across his career, hitting .362 in 2026 and .317 as a true freshman in 2025. It's rare for a freshman to come in and produce at that level, but that's a positive signal for what Watters will do vs improved competition in the SEC. Waters brings 131 career hits to LSU.
Watters takes a professional approach at the plate, and it's led to an elite BB-K ratio. As a freshman, he walked more than he struck out, walking 32 times while only striking out 36 times. In 2026, the mark was 27-37. Johnson was frustrated in 2026 as LSU hitters racked up the strikeouts and didn't have their usual patience at the plate. Watters should help get LSU back to its standard in that department.
Watters will be eligible for the MLB Draft in 2027, so LSU will likely only get one year from the transfer outfielder. The talent is undeniable. Watters can play the field and has a smooth but powerful left-handed swing. He's got all the tools MLB scouts look for in college outfielders.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU baseball adds star transfer portal outfielder | 3 takeaways
Continue reading...
Watters fills two major needs for LSU. First, LSU needed an outfielder. The Tigers are set to lose the bulk of their 2026 outfield production with Jake Brown, Derek Curiel, and Chris Stanfield expected to turn pro. Watters, a complete hitter from the left side, also provides LSU with the consistent bat it was looking for.
LSU head coach Jay Johnson said the transfer portal would be reserved for consistent hitters who were capable of delivering quality at-bats. Watters can do just that. Watters is expected to slide into a starting role at LSU and be a top-of-the-order bat.
Here are three things to know about LSU baseball's newest outfielder.
Watters is a career .343 hitter
Watters will hit for average. He's posted a .343 mark across his career, hitting .362 in 2026 and .317 as a true freshman in 2025. It's rare for a freshman to come in and produce at that level, but that's a positive signal for what Watters will do vs improved competition in the SEC. Waters brings 131 career hits to LSU.
Watters' walk-to-strikeout ratio is elite
Watters takes a professional approach at the plate, and it's led to an elite BB-K ratio. As a freshman, he walked more than he struck out, walking 32 times while only striking out 36 times. In 2026, the mark was 27-37. Johnson was frustrated in 2026 as LSU hitters racked up the strikeouts and didn't have their usual patience at the plate. Watters should help get LSU back to its standard in that department.
Watters is a first-round MLB Draft talent
Watters will be eligible for the MLB Draft in 2027, so LSU will likely only get one year from the transfer outfielder. The talent is undeniable. Watters can play the field and has a smooth but powerful left-handed swing. He's got all the tools MLB scouts look for in college outfielders.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU baseball adds star transfer portal outfielder | 3 takeaways
Continue reading...
