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The 2026 LSU baseball team returns its entire starting outfield from last year’s 2025 College World Series championship team. Sophomore centerfielder Derek Curiel says the group’s experience together will be an advantage going into the season.

Derek Curiel 1 (18): “able to score runs.”

Over the offseason, Curiel put on 20 pounds of muscle to add some power and speed to his swing. Curiel says he wants to make sure he’s a difficult at-bat for opposing pitchers this season.

Derek Curiel 2 (16): “do this year.”

Sophomore pitcher Casan Evans had one of the best freshman pitching seasons in program history last season. Evans had a 5-1 record with a 2.05 ERA after striking out 71 in just over 50 innings of work. As he continues to work for a weekend rotation spot, Evans is focusing on improving two parts of his game.

Casan Evans 1 (18): “in the season.”