Chris Cotton

Ten former LSU baseball players have been assigned to minor league teams as they begin their pro careers. A school-record nine Tigers were selected in the MLB draft. Eight of them have already started their pro careers including Byrd grad Chris Cotton

Well after LSU's power pitcher Chris Cotton was drafted in the 14th round by the Houston Astros, Cotton officially signs his name of the dotted line to be a part of the 'Stros.

We're getting our popcorn ready, and our hot dogs are on the grill for LSU baseball's season opener tonight against the Maryland Terrapins. After last season's early exit at home against Stony Brook, what does Jim Hawthorne have to say about the chances of the 2013 squad making a hopeful return to Omaha for the College World Series?