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The 2025 NCAA baseball tournament super regional round is set to get underway on Friday, June 5.
To get ready, Baseball America presents the ultimate super regional guide with breakdowns of all 16 teams. Check out the full list of super regional previews here.
LSU Preview
LSU had to fight to survive the Baton Rouge Regional after being pushed to the brink by Little Rock. But this team still looks every bit like a legitimate national title contender. It matches up well with West Virginia thanks to its standout rotation, high-powered bullpen and a lineup that’s balanced and dynamic.
Kade Anderson (96 IP, 3.28 ERA, 1.06 WHIP) and Anthony Eyanson (93.2 IP, 2.50 ERA, 1.12 WHIP) give LSU one of the best one-two rotation punches in the country. They consistently get swings and misses with elite fastball traits and above-average secondaries. The bullpen is anchored by Casan Evans (47.1 IP, 1.90 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 6 SV) and Zac Cowan (46.2 IP, 3.09 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 6 SV), giving LSU a reliable late-game formula. The Tigers rank top 10 nationally in ERA, FIP, WHIP, strikeout percentage and K-BB%.
Offensively, LSU is deep and productive. Jared Jones (.323/.421/.621), Ethan Frey (.359/.443/.712), Derek Curiel (.341/.462/.513) and Daniel Dickinson (.322/.464/.551) are middle-of-the-order forces with both on-base skills and power. Steven Milam (.285/.394/.491) and Jake Brown (.312/.392/.525) add quality depth, while the lineup as a whole ranked 25th in slugging, 34th in wRC+ and 39th in on-base percentage entering the postseason
LSU’s metrics across the board suggest a team built to win in the postseason. It has front-line arms, bullpen stability and an offense capable of stacking quality at-bats. The Tigers have shown resilience and should be considered one of the most dangerous teams left in the field.
West Virginia Preview
This is a balanced team that does not overwhelm in any one area but competes well across the board.
West Virginia’s lineup is contact-oriented and athletic, ranking in the top quarter of the country in batting average, slugging percentage and runs scored per game. Kyle West (.347/.500/.607), Sam White (.352/.433/.505) and Jace Rinehart (.317/.390/.556) provide steady production, while Skylar King (.298/.421/.409) and Gavin Kelly (.294/.401/.375) help give the group some table-setting ability. Though power is not a standout trait—WVU ranked 164th nationally in home runs entering the postseason—it is a deep and competitive lineup that can manufacture offense through extra-base hits, baserunning and putting the ball in play.
On the mound, Griffin Kirn (95 IP, 3.13 ERA, 100 strikeouts) and Jack Kartsonas (64.1 IP, 2.94 ERA) form an effective one-two punch, while Reese Bassinger (61 IP, 4.28 ERA) and Chase Meyer (44 IP, 4.09 ERA) bolster the bullpen and provide important matchup flexibility. Overall, the Mountaineers ranked 24th nationally in ERA (4.35) and 28th in runs allowed per game (4.9) entering the postseason.
While this group lacks the overpowering star power of some of the blue bloods still standing, it is a cohesive, seasoned team with enough offense and competitive pitching to give any opponent a fight.
LSU Vs. West Virginia Predictions
- Jacob Rudner: LSU
- Peter Flaherty: LSU
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