It’s a golden weekend for Baton Rouge as LSU’s 2025 baseball team prepares to receive its National Championship rings in a much-anticipated ceremony set for Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event, scheduled for 4:45 p.m. Central Time at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, will precede the high-profile LSU-Texas A&M football game. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and join the celebration, with the Tigers making their ceremonial walk down Victory Hill onto North Stadium Drive at 4:15 p.m. before entering the Maravich Center. The best part? Admission is free, and the excitement is palpable.
National Coach of the Year Jay Johnson will lead his squad into the spotlight once again, this time not for a showdown on the diamond, but to commemorate a season for the ages. Under Johnson’s guidance, the Tigers captured the NCAA College World Series National Championship, marking LSU’s second national title in three years and the program’s eighth since 1991. It’s a remarkable feat that cements LSU’s reputation as a college baseball powerhouse and further burnishes Johnson’s already glittering legacy.
Johnson’s rapid ascent to coaching greatness is the talk of the college baseball world. In just his fourth season at the helm, he became the fastest coach in NCAA Baseball history to win multiple College World Series championships at a single school. That’s not just a record—it’s a statement. The Tigers’ 2025 campaign was nothing short of dominant, as they finished with a 53-15 overall record and closed out the season on a scorching eight-game winning streak. The crescendo came in Omaha, where LSU swept Coastal Carolina in a two-game series on June 21 and 22 to clinch the College World Series Finals. Talk about finishing strong!
Pitching was the bedrock of LSU’s championship run, and the numbers are staggering. The staff, anchored by All-America right-handers Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson, led the nation in total strikeouts with 760—a testament to both their power and depth. They also finished fourth in strikeouts per nine innings (11.7), sixth in hits allowed per nine innings (7.27), and seventh in team ERA (3.73). Anderson, a force on the mound, topped the national charts with 180 strikeouts, while Eyanson was no slouch himself, coming in third with 152 punchouts. Reliever Casan Evans proved invaluable, earning All-America recognition with five wins, seven saves, and a sparkling 2.05 ERA.
But it wasn’t just the arms that dazzled. The Tigers’ bats roared to life all season, led by All-Americans Jared Jones and Derek Curiel. LSU finished sixth in the nation in runs scored (536), seventh in walks (360), eighth in hits (671), and ninth in doubles (136). First baseman Jared Jones powered his way to 22 home runs, ranking eighth nationally and pushing his career total to 64—good for third on LSU’s all-time list. Meanwhile, leftfielder Derek Curiel wowed fans and scouts alike, batting a team-high .345 and earning the title of 2025 National Freshman of the Year from D1 Baseball. The future, it seems, is as bright as the present.
On defense, LSU set a new school standard, posting a record fielding percentage of .981. The infield was a fortress: shortstop Steven Milam committed just five errors all season, second baseman Daniel Dickinson was charged with only four, and third baseman Michael Braswell III made just three. Such consistency up the middle provided the backbone for LSU’s run to glory.
It’s no wonder, then, that professional scouts took notice. Nine members of the 2025 squad heard their names called in the Major League Baseball Draft, with four Tigers selected in the first three rounds. Kade Anderson went in the first round to the Seattle Mariners, Chase Shores was picked in the second by the Los Angeles Angels, Anthony Eyanson landed with the Boston Red Sox in the third, and outfielder Ethan Frey joined the Houston Astros, also in the third round. The pipeline to the pros remains alive and well in Baton Rouge.
Yet, the Tigers’ excellence wasn’t confined to the field. The 2025 team earned the Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association, underscoring their commitment to success in the classroom. Two players—pitcher Kade Anderson and shortstop Steven Milam—received Academic All-America honors, balancing the demands of elite athletics with academic achievement.
Community service continues to be a pillar of the LSU baseball program. Outfielder Chris Stanfield was the 2025 recipient of the Tony Gwynn Community Service Trophy, recognized for his work with special needs children at the Miracle League of Baton Rouge. It’s a reminder that championship teams aren’t just built on talent, but on character and a willingness to give back.
As the ring ceremony approaches, anticipation is building not just among the players and coaches, but throughout the LSU community. Fans who followed every pitch, every home run, and every diving catch of the 2025 season now have the chance to celebrate alongside their heroes. The event promises to be a fitting tribute to a team that embodied excellence in every facet of the game.
For head coach Jay Johnson, the ceremony is both a culmination and a new beginning. According to the official announcement, "National Coach of the Year Jay Johnson led the 2025 Tigers to the NCAA College World Series National Championship, marking the school’s second national title in the past three years and its eighth national title since 1991." Johnson’s leadership has transformed LSU into the envy of college baseball, and his rapid success has set a new benchmark for coaching achievement at the highest level.
Fans attending Saturday’s ceremony will not only witness the presentation of championship rings but also get a chance to reflect on a season that will be remembered for years to come. The synergy of dominant pitching, explosive hitting, airtight defense, academic prowess, and community involvement made the 2025 Tigers a team for the ages. And with so much young talent returning, who’s to say this isn’t just the start of another LSU dynasty?
As the Tigers take their walk down Victory Hill and into the Maravich Center, the cheers of Baton Rouge will echo far beyond the stadium walls. It’s a celebration of hard work, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of greatness—the very qualities that define LSU baseball. Saturday’s ring ceremony isn’t just about commemorating a championship; it’s about honoring a tradition, a community, and a team that brought a city together. Baton Rouge is ready. Let the celebration begin!
