LSU baseball signee Anthony Murphy commits to University of Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
LSU baseball recruit Anthony Murphy has decommitted from the Tigers just days after being selected by the Washington Nationals in the 16th round of the MLB Draft. Instead of joining LSU, Murphy will head to the University of Miami. The decision follows LSU's strong recruiting efforts, which included transfer additions that solidified the outfield for the upcoming season, limiting Murphy's immediate playing time opportunities. LSU's coaching staff will have to adjust to this change as they finalize their roster ahead of the new season.
- •Anthony Murphy decommits from LSU after 2026 MLB Draft.
- •He was selected by the Nationals in the 16th round.
- •Murphy will join the University of Miami instead.
- •LSU's outfield is set with several returning players.
- •LSU aims to finalize its roster following the draft.
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — LSU baseball signee flips to ACC school after MLB Draft
"LSU baseball lost a signee just days after the MLB Draft. A talented outfielder backed off his pledge to LSU and will attend an ACC school instead.
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