LSU baseball has secured its first transfer portal addition of the 2026 cycle, landing right-handed pitcher Landon Hood from Gonzaga.
Hood, a breakout freshman for the Zags in 2026, now gets the opportunity to play at the highest level of college baseball.
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He appeared in 16 games and made four starts, tossing 54.1 innings with a 2.48 ERA.
The 6-foot-3 righty features a strong fastball/change-up combination, with his fastball sitting in the upper 90s.
Hood posted an impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio, striking out 78 while walking 21.
He fits the exact profile LSU was seeking in the portal: a proven high-leverage reliever who is also capable of starting if needed.
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LSU's pitching staff was inconsistent in 2026 and lacked depth, making Hood a key addition.
Because Hood was only a freshman in 2026, there is a chance LSU gets multiple years from the transfer.
LSU is expected to be active in the transfer portal after missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011.
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Hood is just the start of what figures to be a strong haul for head coach Jay Johnson and his staff.
