LSU Baseball Infielder, Former Elite Louisiana Prospect Reveals Transfer Destination

LSU has seen near double-digit departures this offseason with the defending National Champions looking to reload the roster via the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Who's out? Where are the ex-Tigers heading?

The Transfer Portal Tracker: Departure Edition

No. 1: Ryan Costello - First Baseman

Costello, a former Top-100 prospect in America, signed with the LSU Tigers as a member of the 2024 Recruiting Class.

He was Perfect Game's No. 92 overall prospect and the No. 2 rated first baseman coming out of high school.

Costello appeared in 15 games during the 2025 season for the Tigers where he took eight at-bats with zero hits tallied. He struck out four times.

The talented youngster struggled to find his way in the lineup with star first baseman Jared Jones handling duties at the position during the season for the Tigers.

He has since signed with Maryland.

No. 2: David Hogg II - Infielder

Hogg, a Top-100 prospect in the 2024 Recruiting Cycle, signed with the Tigers as the No. 79 overall recruit and No. 21 rated shortstop.

The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder out of Mansfield (Tex.) saw limited action during his time in Baton Rouge after being buried on the depth chart in 2025.

He appeared in 12 games where he took only two at-bats across his time with Johnson's program.

Now, after one season in the Bayou State, Hogg II has revealed where he will suit up next year after making his commitment decision.

Hogg II has pledged to the Kansas Jayhawks where he will look to make an immediate impact with the Big 12 program.

He has since signed with the Kansas Jayhawks.

No. 3: Blaise Priester - Catcher

LSU catcher Blaise Priester will re-enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after making the decision to return to Baton Rouge last offseason.

Priester signed with the LSU Tigers out of high school before redshirting during his first season with the program in 2022.

From there, he played two seasons at Meridian Community College in 2023 and 2024 before returning to LSU for the 2025 season.

Priester had just seven at-bats in 13 games played for the Tigers this season before entering the portal this week, according to D1Baseball.

He has since signed with Southeastern Louisiana.

No. 4: Dylan Thompson - Right-handed Pitcher

LSU right-hander Dylan Thompson has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after two seasons in Baton Rouge, a source tells LSU Tigers On SI.

Thompson was a member of the 2023 class where he made just one appearance in the purple and gold across two years.

No. 5: Mic Paul - Outfielder

Paul, the No. 1 rated outfielder in Utah coming out of high school, signed with the LSU Tigers in the 2022 Recruiting Cycle.

During the 2023 season, Paul played in 12 games as a reserve outfielder for Jay Johnson's crew where he collected one hit in nine at-bats with five runs scored.

Fast forward to his second season with the program and Paul redshirted during the 2024 season in Baton Rouge.

He did not record any statistics during the 2025 season.

Other Departures:
- Kade Woods - RHP
- Trenton Lape - RHP
- Trevor Schmidt - Infielder

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