In an exciting announcement, five LSU baseball players have been listed among the Perfect Game Baseball Top 100 Sophomores for the upcoming 2025 season. These young talents have already made significant impacts during their freshman years, showcasing remarkable skills and achievements on the field. The selected players include left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson, infielder Steven Milam, outfielder/left-handed pitcher Jake Brown, outfielder Ashton Larson, and right-handed pitcher Deven Sheerin. Each player has demonstrated exceptional performance in various aspects of the game, contributing to LSU's success and earning prestigious recognitions.

Pitching Excellence and Postseason Heroics

The LSU pitching staff boasts impressive talent with Kade Anderson and Deven Sheerin leading the charge. Both pitchers have shown remarkable potential, making significant contributions during their freshman seasons. Anderson’s standout performances, particularly in postseason play, highlight his resilience and adaptability. Meanwhile, Sheerin, despite facing an injury that will keep him sidelined this year, has already garnered accolades from his previous college career.

Kade Anderson, hailing from Madisonville, Louisiana, had a stellar freshman campaign, appearing in 18 games (nine starts) and posting a 4-2 record with a 3.99 ERA and 59 strikeouts over 38.1 innings. His postseason appearances were especially noteworthy, where he pitched 2.1 scoreless innings across two NCAA Chapel Hill Regional games on the same day, striking out six batters. Additionally, Anderson shone in the SEC Tournament, delivering 1.2 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. On the other hand, Deven Sheerin, originally from Mount St. Mary’s, earned numerous accolades during his freshman year, including being named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year. Despite transferring to LSU and facing an injury, Sheerin’s past accomplishments, such as leading the league in strikeouts with 109, underscore his immense potential.

Batting Power and Versatility on Display

The LSU lineup features several promising sophomores who have already proven their mettle at the plate. Infielder Steven Milam and outfielders Jake Brown and Ashton Larson have demonstrated both power and consistency, contributing significantly to LSU’s offensive efforts. Their performances have not only bolstered team morale but also earned them individual recognitions and accolades.

Steven Milam, a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, emerged as a key hitter for LSU, batting .326 last season with 12 doubles, three triples, eight home runs, and 40 RBIs. He excelled particularly in postseason play, hitting .386 with four home runs and 11 RBIs in 10 games. Milam’s clutch performances included two walk-off home runs within a week, securing crucial victories for LSU against South Carolina and Wofford. Jake Brown, from Sulphur, Louisiana, showcased versatility by playing both outfield and pitcher roles. He appeared in 56 games, batting .264 with four home runs and 13 RBIs. Notably, Brown hit a solo homer in the championship game of the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional and batted .417 in the SEC Tournament. Lastly, Ashton Larson, from Overland Park, Kansas, earned Freshman All-SEC recognition after hitting .298 with nine doubles and 16 RBIs. His strong showing in SEC games (.337 batting average) highlighted his ability to perform under pressure, particularly in series wins over Auburn and Missouri.