UC San Diego transfer pitcher Anthony Eyanson commits to LSU
UC San Diego transfer pitcher Anthony Eyanson has committed to LSU, he announced via social media. He is coming off an impressive sophomore season with the Tritons in 2024 and visited the Tigers earlier this week.
Eyanson appeared in 14 games this past season and made nine starts. During that time, he totaled a 6-2 record and had a 3.07 ERA, along with 85 strikeouts. It was quite the breakout after he went 2-1 with a 4.34 ERA in eight appearances as a freshman in 2023.
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Eyanson earned second team All-Big West honors in 2024 and his .190 opponent batting average ranked fourth in the conference. He will have two years of eligibility remaining as he joins Jay Johnson’s squad in Baton Rouge.
Anthony Eyanson is the latest transfer addition for LSU, which went 43-23 this past season and saw its season end in the regional round against North Carolina. Former Incarnate Word standout Dalton Beck announced his commitment earlier this month, and Daniel Dickinson – a potential 2025 MLB Draft prospect – is also on his way from Utah Valley as the Tigers continue to add from the transfer market.
Jay Johnson on how he’ll remember LSU’s 2024 season
After winning the national championship in 2023, LSU saw its season come to an early end in the Chapel Hill regional at North Carolina. Following that final loss, Jay Johnson discussed how he’ll remember the 2024 campaign and pointed out the amount of talent the Tar Heels had en route to the victory.
As for LSU’s future, Johnson was optimistic about what lies ahead. He pointed out the Tigers are “right there” when it comes to being a contender.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of great teams and go a little further than this, but my heart is full right now,” Johnson said. “Like I said, I’m sad. I’m really sad. You know, I’d give anything to practice on Wednesday and get ready for Super Regionals at home. But it’s because of these guys. The resiliency, you know, you coach long enough you can understand maybe why we were where we were a little better than the average person.
“But to come out of it, like nobody does that. (UNC) might win it. They have the pieces to win the national title. They’re built for the ballpark in Omaha. They do a terrific job coaching. And we’re right there.”