Jay Johnson discusses LSU's connection to Pittsburgh Pirates following Curiel signing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
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.
- •Derek Curiel signed with the Pirates on July 26, 2026.
- •Paul Skenes was the first overall pick in 2023.
- •Jared Jones is performing well in the minors.
- •Konnor Griffin signed with the Pirates to avoid LSU.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — LSU Tigers Baseball Coach Talks Strong Connection With Pittsburgh Pirates
"LSU Tigers head coach Jay Johnson spoke about his growing connection with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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