Jordan Thompson opts not to return to LSU baseball, signs with Los Angeles Dodgers
LSU baseball has an answer for its biggest question following the 2023 MLB Draft.
Starting shortstop Jordan Thompson was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 15th round, late enough to put whether he would opt to return to Baton Rouge or go pro in serious question.
Late Wednesday night, Thompson, a Southern California native, revealed on his Instagram that he has signed a deal with the Dodgers, officially signaling the end of his three-year career with the Tigers.
While the loss of Thompson will sting, Jay Johnson and LSU will stave off some of the void as South Carolina transfer Michael Braswell will be coming on board.
ESPN ranked Thompson a top 150 MLB Draft eligible prospect this year. For his junior season, Thompson managed a .246 average, navigated a bit of a slump late in the season before breaking out in the NCAA College World Series championship series against Florida.
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He finished with 53 RBI, 50 runs and 11 home runs, all career-bests for the LSU shortstop.
Cory Diaz covers the LSU Tigers and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns for The Daily Advertiser as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his Tigers and Cajuns coverage on Twitter: @ByCoryDiaz. Got questions regarding LSU/UL athletics? Send them to Cory Diaz at bdiaz@gannett.com.
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