LSU outfielder Antoine Duplantis will continue a tradition started under Paul Mainieri by wearing the No. 8 jersey for the Tigers in 2018.
The No. 8 tradition was started by outfielder Mikie Mahtook (2009-11) and has since been continued by first baseman Mason Katz (2012-13), shortstop Alex Bregman (2014-15), outfielder Jake Fraley (2016) and second baseman Cole Freeman (2017).
The No. 8 jersey is given each season to the upperclassman who exemplifies the spirit of LSU Baseball through his leadership and dedication to the program.
“It will be an absolute honor to continue the tradition of the No.