LSU Baseball 2023 Season Preview: OF Josh Stevenson

After appearing in 40 games for LSU baseball a year ago as a freshman, Josh Stevenson could be a name to watch for when it comes to potential breakout candidates for the Tigers this upcoming spring. As for if that could happen, what will the 2023 season potentially hold for the sophomore outfielder?

LSU Baseball 2023 Season Preview: OF Josh Stevenson

A former in-state product out of St. Thomas More High School, Stevenson, as mentioned above, appeared in 40 total games for the Tigers a year ago, 15 of which he started in left field.

As a freshman, Stevenson would slash .200/.379/.308 with a .687 OPS for the Tigers, while also driving in nine RBI with a 31:17 K:BB ratio. Stevenson also hit one HR, as well as four 2B, across 65 at-bat’s.

After emerging last season in what was his first in Baton Rouge, Stevenson now enters the 2023 campaign as undoubtedly a name to know in the LSU outfield. However, just what kind potential role will the sophomore outfielder play for LSU baseball in 2023?

Starting in 15 games a year ago, Stevenson is likely to see that number increase this season, with the sophomore even potentially entering the year as a starter for LSU. Even if Stevenson doesn’t enter the year as a starter as well, the sophomore is undoubtedly still going to see a significant number of appearances this season, and is likely to eclipse his offensive sample size from a year ago.

Expect an uptick in a few statistical categories for Stevenson as well, most notably AVG, SLG, and RBI, with the sophomore also likely to draw a significant amount of walks offensively as well.

Overall, expect a strong season for Stevenson in 2023, and for the sophomore to play a key role both offensively and defensively in the LSU outfield.

2023 Season Prediction: .230 AVG, .370 OBP, .340 SLG, .710 OPS, 30 R, 8 2B, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 5 SB