Derek Curiel | |
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LSU Tigers – No. 6 | |
Outfielder | |
Born: Baldwin Park, California, U.S. | May 24, 2005|
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Derek Boaz Curiel (born May 24,2005) is an American college baseball outfielder for the LSU Tigers.
Curiel grew up in West Covina,California and attended Orange Lutheran High School. [1] He committed to play college baseball at LSU as a sophomore and was rated the top collegiate prospect in the nation by Perfect Game. [2] Curiel batted .358 with eight doubles and 15 stolen bases during his junior season. [3] He played for the United States national baseball team in the 2023 U-18 Baseball World Cup and hit .240 over nine games. [4] Curiel batted .314 as a senior. [5] While initially considered one of the better high school prospects for the 2024 MLB Draft,Curiel's stock fell during his senior year. [6] [7] He ultimately decided to withdraw from the draft and enroll at LSU. [8]
Curiel entered his freshman season with the LSU Tigers as their starting left fielder. [9] [10]