The non-conference schedule is highlighted by a trip to Houston’s Minute Maid Park for the Shriners Hospitals College Classic, as the Tigers will face TCU, Baylor and Texas Tech March 3-5. Poche’ and All-American junior right-hander Alex Lange are back for their third straight season as one of the best 1-2 weekend starting combinations in the country. LSU announced its 2017 baseball roster on Wednesday morning, which included a 13-man signing class to add to a bevy of returning players. Of course, every weekend in the 30-game SEC schedule is grueling, and we have some very attractive non-conference matchups. Pitcher Zach Hess (6-6, 200) - Hess, who was drafted by the New York Yankees, was a first-team Perfect Game All-American who went 7-1 with a 0.60 ERA with 110 strikeouts last year. DENHAM SPRINGS - A fence company in Livingston Parish made good on a project this week, following a 2 On Your Side report . Pitcher Todd Peterson (6-5, 205) - Peterson was a Perfect All-American who recorded a 0.74 ERA with 79 strikeouts last year. Mainieri says: "Blair is a very athletic pitcher that comes in with a mixture of ability and potential. 1 prospect in the state by Prep Baseball Report. Brent Lavallee enters his fifth season as a full-time coach for the Pilots Baseball Program and his first as the Head Coach. "You can't talk about... Football returns to Tiger Stadium but in a... LSU sees record enrollment despite the coronavirus pandemic, Quiet end to the weekend, Big changes next week. Tomorrow: Expect a nice and mild end to... PSL season begins in Louisiana, Mississippi next week. – The LSU baseball program on Wednesday released its 2017 roster – which includes a talented 13-man signing class – along with the Tigers’ 2017 schedule. Tonight: A calm evening with just a few clouds overnight. I think our fans will enjoy watching us compete against some outstanding clubs throughout the year.”. He hit .455 in 2016 with nine home runs and 27 RBI. The new roster features a signing class of 13. Head Coach: Brad Neffendorf LSU coach Paul Mainieri, who has directed the Tigers to five consecutive NCAA Tournament National Seeds, said that members of the incoming class should make an immediate impact on the 2017 squad, which has also been bolstered by the return of several veteran players that were selected in the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft. ". Their veteran presence combined with our other returning players and a tremendous recruiting class give us a lot of optimism for a very significant 2017 season.”. LSU’s six-week, full-squad practice session begins later next month with the 2017 season kicking off in The Box on Feb. 17 when the Tigers take on Air Force. An offensive player that put up tremendous numbers in JUCO, Nick looks to provide additional veteran experience and right-handed power to the 2017 Tigers lineup. ", Mainieri says: "Todd is a big, strong right-handed pitcher that was up to 96 mph in high school. As a hitter, Mason combines his power with an advanced feel at the plate and plus strike-zone judgement. BATON ROUGE, La. The roster includes eight returning position starters from a season ago as LSU only lost outfielder Jake Fraley - who also passed down his No.