Leslie Edwin Miles is a former American football coach. He most recently served as the head coach at Kansas. His head coaching career began with the Oklahoma State Cowboys,where he coached from 2001 to 2004. Following that,he coached LSU from 2005 to 2016. Miles is nicknamed "the Hat" for his signature white cap,as well as "the Mad Hatter" for his eccentricities and play-calling habits. Prior to being a head coach,he was an assistant coach at Oklahoma State as well as at the University of Michigan,the University of Colorado at Boulder,and with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Miles led the 2007 LSU Tigers football team to a win in the BCS National Championship Game,defeating Ohio State.
Todd Arthur Walker is an American former professional baseball infielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1996 to 2007. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg),he batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Walker played college baseball at Louisiana State University (LSU) and is an inductee of the National College Baseball Hall of Fame.
Larry Benard "Ben" McDonald is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. The first overall pick in the 1989 MLB Draft,he played for the Baltimore Orioles and Milwaukee Brewers from 1989 through 1997.
Ryan Stewart Theriot is an American former professional baseball shortstop and second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs,Los Angeles Dodgers,St. Louis Cardinals,and San Francisco Giants.
Paul Mainieri is an American baseball coach and second baseman. He is currently the head coach at the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball. He played college baseball at LSU,Miami-Dade CC and New Orleans before pursuing a professional baseball career. He then served as the head coach of the St. Thomas Bobcats (1983–1988),the Air Force Falcons (1989–1994),the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1995–2006) and the LSU Tigers (2007–2021). Mainieri coached LSU to the 2009 College World Series Championship.
The LSU Tigers baseball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I college baseball. The team participates in the West Division of the Southeastern Conference. The Tigers play home games on LSU's campus at Alex Box Stadium,Skip Bertman Field,and they are currently coached by Jay Johnson.
Gaynell Charles "Gus" Tinsley was an American football end and coach. He played for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1937 to 1938 and in 1940. He played college football for the LSU Tigers,where he was a consensus All-American. He was drafted in the second round of the 1937 NFL draft by the Cardinals,with whom he was an All-NFL selection in 1937 and 1938. During his three years in the NFL,Tinsley set or tied NFL single-season records with 674 receiving yards in 1937 and 41 pass receptions in 1938. He later served as the head football coach at LSU from 1948 to 1954. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1956 as a player.
Raymond Peter "Smoke" Laval is an American college baseball coach who was the head coach of the University of North Florida Ospreys. He is a former head coach of the Louisiana State University Tigers and the University of Louisiana at Monroe Indians baseball teams. He has led his teams to two College World Series,five conference championships,and seven NCAA Division I Baseball Championship appearances,and has received a number of coaching awards.
James Urban Hoey is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins between 2006 and 2011.
Below are select minor league players and the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles:
Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Tampa Bay Rays system:
Below are some of the minor-league baseball players in the New York Mets organization.
David JohnLeMahieu is an American professional baseball infielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies.
Jared Christopher Mitchell is an American former professional baseball outfielder and current analyst for ESPN/SEC Network. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He played college baseball at LSU,where he was the College World Series Most Outstanding Player in 2009.
Wilburn Edward "Eddy" Furniss III is an American former professional baseball first baseman and designated hitter. A standout college baseball player for Louisiana State University (LSU),Furniss has been inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame,the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame,and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. He is the 10th athlete,and 2nd baseball player,in LSU history to have his number retired.
Kevin John Gausman,nicknamed "Gaus",is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Baltimore Orioles,Atlanta Braves,Cincinnati Reds,and San Francisco Giants. Before his professional career,Gausman attended Louisiana State University (LSU) and played college baseball for the LSU Tigers,with whom he was an All-American. The Orioles selected him in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut in 2013. He was an All-Star in 2021 and 2023.
William Taylor Harris is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies,Arizona Diamondbacks,Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. He made his major league debut in 2012.
Alexander David Bregman is an American professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros.
Zachary Layne Watson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 3rd round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.
Zach Von Rosenberg is an American professional football punter who is a free agent. He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was previously a pitcher in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
