Jay Johnson discusses LSU's connection to Pittsburgh Pirates following Curiel signing

LSU Tigers baseball head coach Jay Johnson visited Pittsburgh to celebrate Derek Curiel signing his contract on July 26, 2026. Johnson highlighted the growing relationship between LSU and the Pirates, pointing to recent successful draft picks like Paul Skenes and Jared Jones. Both Skenes and Jones have begun their MLB careers positively. General manager Ben Cherington expressed excitement about collaborating with Johnson and LSU for future talent. The Pirates recently signed high school player Konnor Griffin, further indicating their commitment to scouting LSU talent.

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