TEAM TO BEAT: LSU
In 2023, the Tigers lived up to their immense promise as preseason favorites by winning the national championship. LSU doesn’t enter 2024 with nearly as much hype, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still a title favorite. All-American third baseman Tommy White returns to lead the offense, and LSU will be looking for some younger players like sophomores Jared Jones and Paxton Kling to take on bigger roles. Perhaps the biggest key will be the new-look middle infield. Michael Braswell transferred from South Carolina and will take over at shortstop, while
