Reports: Veteran LSU baseball outfielder enters transfer portal
Reports: Veteran LSU baseball outfielder enters transfer portal
Recent reports say LSU baseball's Mic Paul entered the transfer portal ahead of the team's super regional series against West Virginia.
The redshirt sophomore outfielder made 25 appearances in 2025, mostly as a defensive replacement late in games. He recorded eight at-bats, six runs, four walks, and two hits. As a freshman, he played in 12 games.
Paul received a medical redshirt for the 2024 season and returned as a minor contributor this season. Although he put together consistent at-bats during his few trips to the plate, he couldn't claim a starting role over starters Derek Curiel, Chris Stanfield and Jake Brown.
As a part of the 2022 recruiting class, Paul ranked as Utah's top outfielder and No. 69 overall at his position by Perfect Game. Despite coming into LSU as a highly-touted prospect, Paul couldn't establish himself as a contributor through his two active seasons donning the purple and gold.
Paul is not the first Tiger to enter the portal. He joins David Hogg and Ryan Costello, among others.
LSU baseball's super regional series vs. West Virginia will begin on Saturday.
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