Texas A&M star LaViolette to play against LSU after injury
05/23/2025
Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette will play Friday night against LSU in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals one day after breaking a finger on his left hand. Ryan Brauninger of TexAgs was the first to report the news.
News: In a rather shocking turn of events, Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette will play tonight against LSU in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals.
I’m told the broken bone in his hand can’t get worse so it’s become a pain management situation. I expect to see him in a DH role. pic.twitter.com/FxTgWjBsBL
— Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 23, 2025
LaViolette, an All American and likely first round pick in July’s MLB Draft, took a pitch off his left hand Thursday against Auburn. His hand was heavily wrapped and his finger in a splint in the dugout after the injury.
Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley confirms that Jace LaViolette fractured his left hand and will miss the remainder of the SEC tournament.
LaViolette is @AggieBaseball‘s all-time leader in home runs and RBI. pic.twitter.com/arrAhPkt5L
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) May 22, 2025
LaViolette is hitting .256 on the season with 18 homeruns.
The winner between LSU and Texas A&M will advance to Saturday’s semifinal against Ole Miss after the Rebels defeated Arkansas Friday.