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USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
LSU baseball transfer portal: Tigers add Big Ten reliever with strikeout stuff
LSU baseball's latest addition from the transfer portal comes from the Big Ten in former Oregon pitcher Santiago Garcia, according to reports on Tuesday. The lefty made 22 appearances out of the bullpen in 2025. Through 28 innings pitched, he posted a 4.18 ERA and 38 strikeouts to 18 walks. Opposing hitters bat .165 against him. Garcia made appearances in three of the Ducks' four postseason games, including an inning apiece in the Eugene Regional during the NCAA Tournament. He surrendered one run on two hits during those appearances. The southpaw allowed two or more runs just four times in 2025. In Oregon's first Big Ten season, Garcia consistently earned high-leverage appearances and pitched well under pressure. He'll join the Tigers' bullpen, which will experience a shakeup as LSU's two starters, Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, head to the MLB. Garcia is the third pitcher brought in by head coach Jay Johnson following LSU's national championship win. He joins fellow lefties Danny Lachenmayer and Ryler Smart.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LSU Baseball Lands Prized Lefty in Transfer Portal
LSU Baseball Lands Prized Lefty in Transfer Portal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The LSU Tigers have added another left hander to their pitching staff for next season, gaining a commitment from former Oregon lefty, Santiago Garcia. Advertisement Jay Johnson has been on a recruiting tear since the Tigers won their eighth national title over a week ago. Today, they added their third left handed pitcher of the portal season, Santiago Garcia. Tigers Head Coach Jay Johnson as the LSU Tigers take on Alabama Baseball in Baton Rouge, Clause / USA Today Garcia originally committed to Central Arizona Community College where he spent one season. He went 1-1 as a freshman while throwing 23.2 innings with a 3.04 ERA while striking out 38 batters. He entered the portal after his freshman year and transferred to Oregon. In his lone year with the Ducks, Garcia made 24 appearances and threw 30.0 innings where he posted a 4.20 ERA and struck out 40 batters. However, he was very susceptible to the long ball, giving up seven homers. He entered the portal for the second time in as many seasons after the Ducks' season ended in their home Regional. Advertisement Garcia gives Nate Yeskie and Jay Johnson a project, but one that has a ton of upside. If they can work on his command (allowed 18 walks in 30 innings last season) and get it under control, he has the tools to be a really good bullpen arm next season. Garcia also has a unique tie to LSU, having been high school teammates with fellow New Mexico native, Steven Milam, who will be LSU's starting shortstop again next season. We'll see how big of an impact Garcia has in his first season in Baton Rouge, but with some work, he could be an impact player. Related: LSU Baseball Loses Talented Outfield to Transfer Portal Related: Former LSU Basketball Star Inks 125 Million Dollar Deal This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
