William Schmidt | |
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LSU Tigers – No. 9 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: | October 4, 2005|
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
William Schmidt (born October 4,2005) is an American college baseball pitcher for the LSU Tigers.
Schmidt grew up in Baton Rouge,Louisiana and attended Catholic High School. [1] In Schmidt's senior season,he earned a record of 9–0,while having a 0.44 ERA and 102 strikeouts against 17 walks in 63 2/3 innings and led the team to a state championship in 2022 and 2024. [2] His crucial role in the 2024 season yielded a national championship,where he pitched the Bears to victory in the final game. Throughout his high school career,Schmidt was coached by Coach Tyler Naquin,pitching coach for the Catholic High Bears,who significantly contributed to his development. He was projected as a late first-round pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft,but would later withdraw from the draft and would enroll at LSU. [3] Coming out of high school,he was the No. 1 ranked right hand pitching draft prospect,No. 1 ranked in Louisiana and No. 5 ranked overall. [4]
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