LSU baseball transfer news: Two talented freshmen enter portal
LSU baseball transfer news: Two talented freshmen enter portal
Ahead of LSU baseball's regional final vs. Little Rock on Monday night, reports emerged of two Tigers entering the portal.
According to On3, first baseman Ryan Costello plans to transfer. Also portalling up is infielder David Hogg II, as reported by WAFB's John Eads. Costello and Hogg were both true freshman in 2025.
Costello ranked as the No. 92 overall recruit and No. 2 first baseman in the class, according to Perfect Game. Hogg ranked No. 79 overall and No. 21 at the shortstop position.
Neither saw much time as the pair combined for 10 at-bats in 2025. Costello didn't record a hit, but walked four times and scored three runs. His last appearance came vs. Southeastern on April 29.
Hogg saw even less time, but scored a run, drove in a run, and stole a base. Hogg's last appearance came on April 22 vs. Northwestern State.
The talented freshmen were buried on the depth chart of LSU's talented in-field. The Tigers have a lot to replace in 2026, but Costello and Hogg will be looking for playing time elsewhere.
Despite the portal opening, LSU's postseason marches on. LSU and Little Rock meet at 8 p.m. CT on Monday with a Super Regional appearance on the line.
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