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LSU baseball targets transfer portal outfielder Michael Rodriguez

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:24 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

LSU baseball targets transfer portal outfielder Michael Rodriguez
Summary

LSU baseball is looking to bolster its outfield by targeting Michael Rodriguez, a veteran outfielder from Bethune-Cookman, who recently entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. After a disappointing season that saw LSU miss the NCAA Tournament, the team aims to improve its roster ahead of the 2027 campaign. Rodriguez posted an impressive.422 batting average and.579 on-base percentage in 2026, with 40 walks compared to 24 strikeouts. As LSU prepares to replace key outfielders Jake Brown, Derek Curiel, and Chris Stanfield, securing a player with Rodriguez's skills would enhance their lineup significantly. His recent performance against LSU further highlights his potential fit for the team.

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  • •Michael Rodriguez enters the NCAA Transfer Portal on June 1.
  • •Rodriguez had a.422 batting average and.579 on-base percentage in 2026.
  • •LSU aims to strengthen its roster for the 2027 season.
  • •The team is losing veteran outfielders this offseason.
  • •Rodriguez contributed to a recent LSU loss with a double and an RBI.
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  • 1:24 PMYahoo Sports — LSU baseball could target portal hitter with elite on-base rate
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LSU baseball needs outfield help in the transfer portal. LSU should consider this veteran outfielder with an elite on-base percentage.

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