Jay Johnson and the LSU baseball program have seen double-digit departures this offseason with several players transferring out over the last few weeks.
The 2022 signee dominated at the high school ranks but his approach at the plate didn't translate to SEC play.A player who had the chance to step in as LSU's starting catcher in 2025, Neal will head to Tuscaloosa after a two-year stint in Baton Rouge. Neal appeared in 44 games during the 2024 season with a .276 batting average, 35 strikeouts and 25 hits. He blasted nine home runs and hit his stride during postseason ball after serving as a pinch hitter.A starter for LSU during his time in Baton Rouge, Dutton posted a 6.02 ERA in three seasons for the Tigers.
It's rare to have a second-year pitcher clocking 98 mph on the radar gun and Moffett has done it on a routine basis. A power pitcher, his fastball played a pivotal role in his success with the Tigers. After a pair of seasons with the purple and gold, Ruddell elected to place his name in the portal to gauge the interest of other programs.