Fresh off a College World Series title, former LSU Tigers Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson are dismantling minor league lineups with sub-0.50 ERAs and elite strikeout rates.
One major thing holding the LSU Tigers back this season, compared to last is the pitching. Not too surprising, given the reset that took place at the postion.
This year, it's all about giving young players the shot to earn more innings. Last season, it was watching two bonafide stars dice up opponents. Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson were an elite duo that the Tigers rode to a championship.
They did so good, in fact, that both were drafted into the MLB this past draft. Anderson went a little bit higher, but both have been dominant to start their careers. Here's an update on the two ex-LSU stars:
Seattle Mariners LHP Kade Anderson
Anderson came to the Tigers fresh off a Tommy John surgery and looked good to start his college career with less stress, but earned a starring role en route to a College World Series win. He had a 3.18 ERA over 19 starts as a sophomore with a 1.059 WHIP and 13.6 K/9.
It was a combination of that production and projectable stuff that got him drafted third overall by the Mariners. He is an athletic lefty who has a fastball that can improve and supreme control.
The 21-year-old could not have landed in a better spot, as Seattle has churned out aces with ease over the last few years. Because of how many starters they already have, he would have plenty of time to learn how to be truly dominant.
The Mariners started the southpaw out in Double-A, which is normal, but he's been truly dominant. Through five starts, 24.1 innings, he has allowed just one run with a 0.47 ERA. He's also struck out 38 batters to just four walks. It's a wonder when he'll get called up at this point, because Seattle usually skips Triple-A for their elite pitching prospects.
Boston Red Sox RHP Anthony Eyanson
Eyanson transferred to LSU from UC San Diego as a junior for a chance to get more eyes from MLB scouts and to face better competition. He had a 3.00 ERA with a 1.148 WHIP and 12.7 K/9 in 2025.
The California native fell to the third round, which felt absurd at the time and has been proven so with how good his start has been for the Red Sox. Starting at the High-A level, he gave up just one run over 20.1 innings and five starts for a 0.44 ERA. He walked just three batters and struck out 34. He's already been called up to Double-A.