For a freshman, Ma'Khail Hilliard has shown some poise for the Tigers.
LSU clinched its series with Hawaii, winning 14-1 on Sunday at Alex Box Stadium, behind Hilliard's performance on the mound and four-run third inning and seven-run fifth.
Hilliard, who was making his first career start, ran into a few jams early.
The right-hander started the game off allowing a base hit and a walk, but bounced back with a strikeout and inducing a pop up to end the frame.
Then another challenge showed up for the rookie.
In the second, Hilliard started the frame with a walk, again, he got out of the jam, stranding the two runners getting two groundouts and a fly out retiring the side.