Jun 22, 2025 11:07 AM EDT
Kade Anderson became a bit of an LSU legend on Saturday evening. He struck out ten batters in a shutout, complete game pitching performance to give the Tigers a 1-0 series lead over Coastal Carolina.
The rest of the Men’s College World Series finals await Jay Johnson’s squad. They probably feel quite confident with a fresh bullpen.
Leonard Fournette advocates for Kade Anderson
Following Anderson’s masterful performance, Fournette made it known on social media that he think the LSU lefty should be the number one pick. Anderson is widely expected to go in the top ten picks of the 2025 MLB Draft.
It was a marvelous performance on the biggest stage. There is no doubt that Anderson’s draft stock improved even further with his dominance against Coastal Carolina.
Anderson’s fastball plays much better than its velocity (sitting 92-94 mph, touching 97) because it carries past bats up in the strike zone. He used an upper-70s downer curveball as his main breaking pitch as a freshman but since has switched to a high-spin mid-80s slider that has the makings of a plus offering. He also employs a mid-80s changeup with fade and sink that has become a true weapon as he has used it more often.
With a quick arm and athletic delivery, Anderson provides plenty of strikes. There’s still projection remaining in his slender 6-foot-2 frame, and his uptick in stuff this spring could make him a No. 2 starter. He also comes with a high floor as a lefty with four effective offerings and pitchability. — MLB.com
Game two of the Men’s College World Series finals is scheduled for Sunday, June 22nd, at 1:30 P.M. CT.
Leonard Fournette’s NFL future
The veteran running back hasn’t retired quite yet.
Fournette hasn’t played since 2023 when he was a member of the Buffalo Bills, but he remains interested in a return to the field. Recently, he even mentioned New Orleans as a place he’d be honored to play in, with the Saints.
Fournette was a star RB with LSU and won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He began his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars after being a first-round pick.
We will see if he gets another shot in the pros. Regardless, it is clear that Fournette still bleeds purple and gold from his days with the Tigers.
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