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Statistically Speaking: How LSU stacks up with the SEC

Mar 23, 2026 | 12:12 PM

LSU Baseball

By Hunt Palmer

Six weeks are in the rearview, and eight more are to come.

LSU has not played to its standard to this point. That’s evidenced by the team’s overall and conference records. It’s also evident in the polls that do not include the Tigers in the top 25. What stands out is that it’s not one problem that is consistently cropping up for the Tigers.

The offense has been inconsistent. They scored runs at Vanderbilt. The pitching faltered. At times the pitching has been excellent. Then the offense falls asleep. The defense has been an issue all season.

Here’s a look at how the Tigers stack up against their SEC brethren across the board.

(First is always best, and 16th is always worst)

OFFENSE

Batting Average: 13th

Runs: 5th

Hits: 10th

Doubles: 12th

Home Runs: 9th

Slugging: 11th

Walks: 1st

Hit By Pitches: 6th

Strikeouts: 7th

On Base Percentage: 8th

Stolen Bases: 13th

PITCHING

ERA: 15th

Hits Allowed: 9th

Walks: 13th

Strikeouts: 1st

Doubles Allowed: 6th

Home Runs Allowed: 9th

Opponent Batting Average: 6th

Wild Pitches: 16th

Hit Batters: 13th

Fielding Percentage: 14th

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