Angel Laya transfers from Oregon to LSU baseball program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Outfielder Angel Laya has announced his commitment to LSU after transferring from Oregon, with the decision shared on Instagram. Laya had an impressive freshman season in which he recorded a.296 batting average, 14 home runs, and 47 RBIs. His performance earned him honors as a Freshman All-American. He becomes one of the key additions for LSU after a challenging 2026 season where they missed the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers are also bolstering their roster with the addition of former Gonzaga pitcher Landon Hood.
- •Laya recorded a.296 batting average with 14 home runs at Oregon.
- •He was named a Freshman All-American following his debut season.
- •The LSU baseball team is addressing shortcomings from a 30-28 season.
- •Laya's commitment follows the acquisition of pitcher Landon Hood from Gonzaga.
- •He ranks as the No. 17 player in California and No. 6 outfielder in his recruiting class.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon transfer OF Angel Laya winds up at LSU
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon transfer OF Angel Laya commits to LSU
"Oregon transfer outfielder Angel Laya has committed to LSU, he announced via Instagram. He had a .296 batting average last season. Laya had an impressive freshman season with the Ducks in 2026. He hit .296 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI, as well as a .538 slugging percentage.For his efforts, Laya was a Freshman […]
"Angel Laya, a Freshman All-American for the Ducks, has finally found a home with LSU in the transfer portal.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 1:03 AMOregon transfer OF Angel Laya winds up at LSU
Angel Laya, a Freshman All-American for the Ducks, has finally found a home with LSU in the transfer portal.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 11:21 PMOregon transfer OF Angel Laya commits to LSU
Oregon transfer outfielder Angel Laya has committed to LSU, he announced via Instagram. He had a .296 batting average last season. Laya had an impressive freshman season with the Ducks in 2026. He hit .296 with 14 home runs and 47 RBI, as well as a .538 slugging percentage.For his efforts, Laya was a Freshman […]
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jul 5, 2026, 3:49 AMChicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, White Sox's Miguel Vargas added to MLB All-Star Game rosters
- MLB•Jul 5, 2026, 3:28 AMBraves unleash 5 homers in a 14-3 rout of the Mets as Chris Sale earns win
- MLB•Jul 5, 2026, 3:27 AMCubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads' during fog delay at Wrigley Field
- MLB•Jul 5, 2026, 3:22 AMAstros' Yordan Alvarez repeats 4th of July magic with another walk-off heroics against Rays
- MLB•Jul 5, 2026, 3:22 AMCubs Minor League Wrap: Happy 4th of July
- MLB•Jul 5, 2026, 3:16 AMBraves finally back Chris Sale, as Mets’ defense provides an assist
