LSU pitcher Javen Coleman enters NCAA transfer portal

LSU left-handed pitcher Javen Coleman has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned.

Coleman enters the portal after spending all four years of his college career with the Tigers, now reopening up his recruitment with the potential to take is talents to the majors as well.

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In 2018 Coleman committed to LSU early as a high school prospect ranked the No. 2 left-handed pitcher in Texas by Perfect Game. Boasting a strong freshman season in 2021 where he appeared in 14 games with two starts and a 3-2 record. Posting a 5.79 ERA in his 32.2 innings pitched with 43 strikeouts and 18 walks. Also named to the NCAA Eugene Regional All-Tournament Team after securing a win against Oregon in a crucial elimination game.

As a sophomore Coleman suffered a season-ending arm injury that required Tommy John surgery after just three relief appearances on the mound. Bouncing back the next season in 2023 by starting in four of his eight game appearances and playing a role in LSU’s national championship season. Ending the season with an 1-2 record, a 7.07 ERA in 14.0 innings with 21 strikeouts and 16 walks. Also selected with the No. 490 overall pick in the 16th round of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Coleman decided to return for this senior season in Baton Rouge where he made a career-high seven starts and 12 total game appearances with a 3-1 record on the mound. In 26 innings pitched Coleman struck out 28 batters and walked 21 with a 5.19 ERA in his senior season.

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LSU transfer portal activity at pitcher

Along with Coleman, pitchers Cam Johnson, Nick Bronzini, and Samuel Dutton have also entered the transfer portal so far this offseason for LSU. But despite losing some depth in the bullpen, head coach Jay Johnson has done an excellent job of securing commitments from pitchers out of the transfer portal as well.

Wofford transfer pitchers Zac Cowan, Camden Wicker both committed to LSU after being the Terriers’ two aces last season. With Cowan earning First-Team All-Southern Conference after going 10-2 on the mound last season with a 3.35 ERA and Wicker having an impressive true freshman season where he was named to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team.

Former Indiana State pitcher Luke Hayden also committed to the Tigers following a 7-2 on the mound last season for the Sycamores with a 3.81 ERA and 91 strikeouts in 78 innings pitched.