LSU baseball recruiting lands two big-time class of 2025 commitments

Coach Jay Johnson and the Tigers are coming off a fantastic national championship season, but they aren’t close to being satisfied. LSU baseball recruiting has been at an elite level, and most recently, they landed a commitment from class of 2025 infielder Quentin Young and right handed pitcher Reagan Ricken.

LSU baseball recruiting lands commitment from class of 2025 infielder Quentin Young

Coach Jay Johnson and LSU basketball recruiting already have claim to one of the best groups in the entire class of 2024. Most notably, they have commitments from four of the top 10 players in the entire country.

Now, they’re looking to continue that trend of recruiting success into the class of 2025. On Tuesday, the Tigers landed their first commitment of the week from star infielder Quentin Young.

COMMITTED #GeauxTigers pic.twitter.com/nGZbWWweRQ

— Quentin Young (@QuentinYoung_99) October 17, 2023

Young ranks as the No. 2 player in the country, according to Perfect Game. He’s also the top LSU baseball recruiting commitment in his class.

When it comes to upside, it doesn’t get much better than class of 2025 infielder Quentin Young. Standing at 6-foot-5, 215 pounds, he already has more than enough size, and his power is top-tier.

The power translates all over the field as well. He has the kind of arm that can throw a baseball pretty much anywhere on the field, and he possesses fantastic bat speed, making him a constant threat to opposing defenses.

LSU with another big commitment, Quentin Young (2025) of Oaks Christian commits to the Tigers. Top ranked prospect in CA and #2 in the country. At 6’5″/215 lbs, Young offers big time upside with ability to launch balls to all fields. @PG_Scouting @SoCalGiants @OaksChrstnLions pic.twitter.com/gKIdCHpYYI

— Perfect Game California (@California_PG) October 17, 2023

Even more impressive is the fact that he’s young for his class. Initially, Young was a part of the class of 2026, but elected to reclassify to be eligible for the 2025 draft.

If coach Jay Johnson can find a way to get him on campus, he could be an immediate impact player for the Tigers.

Talented right-handed pitcher Reagan Ricken joins the class on Thursday

Coach Jay Johnson wasn’t done yet, as right-handed pitcher Reagan Ricken gave LSU baseball recruiting its second commitment of the week.

I’m extremely excited to announce my commitment to @LSUbaseball. I’d like to thank my parents @ray_ricken & @RickenAimee , my brothers @RyanRicken & @RileyRicken21. Special thank you to @LSUCoachJ , @CoachJordan2, @NateYeskie and the entire @LSUbaseball staff. GEAUX TIGERS 🐅 pic.twitter.com/iKCHBPFeep

— Reagan Ricken (@ReaganRicken) October 19, 2023

While not quite as touted as Young, Ricken is a fast-rising star who has immense potential. Most notably, he possesses a fastball that can compete with many college-level pitchers.

After taking a significant jump this past summer, the California pitcher has thrown up to 92 MPH, with a curveball that reaches the upper 70s.

The 6-foot-4, 220-pounder could prove to be one of the best players in the Tiger class of 2025. Right now, he ranks No. 5 in the group, with fellow right-handed pitchers Vaughn Neckar and Zion Theophilus.

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