After LSU’s stunning 2026 collapse, Jay Johnson isn’t hiding from what went wrong. The Tigers have plenty of proven bats and an influx of transfer talent, but Johnson’s biggest challenge for 2027 is building a tougher team — and getting dramatically better results from his pitching staff.

LSU coach Jay Johnson unveiled the Tigers’ fall roster Wednesday and offered his first detailed look at the newcomers joining the program for the 2027 season.

BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU on Tuesday released its 56-game 2027 baseball schedule, which begins on Friday, February 19, when the Tigers face Long Island in a doubleheader at Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.

LSU coach Jay Johnson recognized three Tigers for standout performances during the summer. Bino Watters earned Summer Player of the Year honors, while Coleton Brady and Cade Kurland were also recognized for their accomplishments.

Charles Hanagriff remembers Skip Bertman through the stories, lessons and unforgettable moments that revealed the genius behind LSU baseball’s greatest era. Bertman’s influence on LSU, college baseball and those fortunate enough to know him was immeasurable.

Skip Bertman transformed LSU baseball into a national powerhouse and helped reshape the entire athletic department. His legacy reaches far beyond five national championships.

Legendary LSU baseball coach Skip Bertman, the architect of one of college baseball’s greatest dynasties, has died at the age of 88. Bertman led the Tigers to five national championships and helped transform LSU baseball and the sport itself during his remarkable tenure in Baton Rouge.

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The MLB Draft couldn't have gone much better for Jay Johnson, allowing LSU to retain a large portion of one of the nation's most talented recruiting classes. The result is a 2027 roster loaded with depth—and intense competition at nearly every position.