LSU had a 2026 season to forget, and Jay Johnson is making sure it doesn’t happen again in 2027.
The Tigers are doing work in the transfer portal to build a roster to get back to contending for titles next year. LSU‘s newest commitment heads to Baton Rouge via the transfer portal.
After a standout freshman season at Oregon, Angel Laya is continuing his college career on the bayou. He announced his commitment to LSU on Friday via social media.
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An outfielder, Laya is listed as measuring 6-3 and 206 pounds on the Oregon roster. The San Diego native will be a sophomore in 2027.
Last season, Laya slashed .296/.396/.538, collecting 47 RBIs. A 59-game starter, Laya had 66 hits on the season, including 14 home runs and 10 doubles. Laya also got on base with 27 walks and 10 HBPs.
Angel Laya looks like the future of @OregonBaseball 🌟
— D1Baseball (@d1baseball) May 28, 2026
.296/.404/.558
14 HR
Elite athleticism
What's in store for the freshman in his NCAA tournament debut?
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Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
