LSU Baseball 2026 Recap | LSU's Derek Curiel Returning For Jr Season? Who Else Could Surprise LSU?

LSU sophomore outfielder Derek Curiel is actively considering a surprise return to Baton Rouge for his junior season after a broken ankle in fall ball severely derailed his 2026 sophomore campaign. Following a highly disappointing 30-28 season where the Tigers struggled mightily in SEC play and bowed out in the second round of the SEC Tournament, draft-eligible players now face pivotal career decisions.The 2026 LSU Baseball Season Recap. LSU entered 2026 with immense hype, ranked as high as No. 1 or No. 2 in preseason polls after two national titles in the previous three years. However, a highly anticipated pitching staff faltered late in games, and key injuries doomed the team's consistency. The Tigers finished with an uncharacteristic 30-28 overall record and a dismal 9-21 record in SEC play, completely missing the NCAA postseason. Their season officially wrapped up in Hoover following a 6-2 opening-round win against Oklahoma and a subsequent 3-1 elimination loss to Auburn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.