LSU baseball releiver Chase Shores selected by Los Angeles Angels in 2025 MLB Draft
The right-hander has experience as a starter and reliever through his three seasons at LSU but was sidelined after Tommy John surgery for almost two years. In 2025, as a redshirt sophomore, Shores worked through multiple roles and showed off his high velocity on the biggest stage.
Shores hurled three scoreless outings in the College World Series, which included getting the final outs in Game 2 of the College World Series finals when LSU won the national championship. He compiled 13 strikeouts through high-leverage appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
There was some discussion about where Shroes would go in the draft. His LSU career was inconsistent, and there are injury concerns, but the stuff is electric. Now, Sures is all but surely heading to the professional ranks. Most times, prospects selected during the MLB Draft's first three rounds join their teams immediately.
How quickly Shores climbs the professional ranks will depend on his role. He could advance quickly through the minors as a reliever due to his high velocity, but would need more development as a starter. The Angels likely won't be competing for a World Series anytime soon, so they could take their time in building his stuff.
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