How many LSU Tigers players could get drafted in the 2024 MLB Draft?

The LSU Tigers had a forgettable national championship defense in the 2024 collegiate baseball season. In the span of 12 months, the franchise went from College World Series finalists to a mere NCAA Tournament appearance.

However, we still expect at least three LSU Tigers to be selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. We will spotlight those players in this piece.

Three LSU Tigers players in contention to be picked in the 2024 MLB Draft

Here's a look at three LSU Tigers that should be selected in this year's draft:

1. Jared Jones, First Base

Jared Jones was thoroughly impressive in his final season with the LSU Tigers. Jones put up a stat line of .301, 14 doubles, two triples, 28 home runs, 59 RBI and 56 runs. He ranked second in the SEC in walks, fifth in home runs, fifth in slugging percentage, and ninth in total bases.

Jones earned a slew of honors during his collegiate career. These honors include but aren't limited to 2023 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll, 2023 Freshman All-SEC honors, 2023 Second-Team Freshman All-American honors, 2024 Astros College Classic All-Tournament Team honors, 2024 NCAA Chapel Hill Regional All-Tournament Team, and a spot on the 2024 ABCA All-South Region First-Team.

According to The Athletic, Jared Jones is projected to be picked with the 52nd overall selection of the 2024 Draft.

2. Luke Holman, Pitcher

Luke Holman was the Tigers' best pitcher in 2024, and it wasn't even close. Holman had a 9-4 win-loss record in 2024 with a 2.75 ERA in 91.2 innings, 33 walks and 127 strikeouts while keeping opponents to a .174 batting average.

Holman stacked up the awards during his collegiate baseball career. His accolades include but aren't limited to 2024 Astros Foundation College Classic All-Tournament Team honors, 2024 First-Team ABCA All-South Region 2024 SEC All-Tournament Team honors, 2024 Third-Team All-American honors, and 2024 Second-Team All-American honors from ABCA, D1 Baseball, and NCBWA.

According to The Athletic, Luke Holman is projected to be selected with the 60th pick of the 2024 Draft.

3. Gage Jump, Pitcher

Gage Jump is the other LSU Tigers pitcher expected to be picked in the 2024 MLB Draft. Jump recorded a 6-2 win-loss record in his final season at LSU. He also amassed a stat line of 3.47 ERA in 83.0 innings with 22 walks and 101 strikeouts while keeping opponents to a .218 batting average.

Jump finished the season ranked eighth in the SEC in ERA and opponent's batting average. He earned 2024 Second-Team ABCA All-South Region honors, was named to the 2024 SEC All-Tournament Team, and made the 2024 Astros College Classic All-Tournament Team.

According to The Athletic, Gage Jump is projected to be selected with the 61st pick of the 2024 Draft.