LSU Lands Top Draft Prospect | Baton Rouge News

LSU baseball just landed a massive coup as top draft prospect Logan Schmidt, selected 59th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Guardians, has opted to skip pro ball and join LSU for college. With eligibility until 2029, Schmidt chose the full college experience over the junior college route, adding elite talent to a already stacked recruiting class. For head coach Jay Johnson, this is a huge win — Schmidt joins seven other top-100 high school players from the 2026 class, signaling LSU’s dominance in attracting the nation’s best. His decision, announced just a week after rejecting the Guardians, underscores his commitment to long-term development and sets the stage for a dominant future on the mound. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ca1c5b6d12312d03