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Posted on 3/3/26 at 12:52 pm
Posted by AlecRock23
Central, LA
Member since Mar 2015
1789 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 12:52 pm
have Harden and Yamin earned more ABs

really would love to see harden hit a homer
Posted by LSBoosie
Member since Jun 2020
18030 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 1:02 pm to
No one knows. People thought Beck would get more AB’s after the Tennessee series last year and he just didn’t
Posted by The Ostrich
Member since May 2009
2720 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 1:12 pm to
I definitely wouldn't mind seeing Harden get some more playing time especially if Stanfield is still hurt. Could see him getting a start tomorrow but I also haven't really kept up with Stanfield's injury so idk what that situation looks like.
Posted by BiggaGeauxrilla
North Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
3607 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 1:25 pm to
Hardin definitely does, I don't get the hesitancy in giving him a shot. I don't understand the Tanner Reaves infatuation. But he's seen them more than anyone, theres gotta be something there. Stanfield looked to have a cast on his hand last night. I don't see him back for a few weeks. I think theres still time to experiment.
This post was edited on 3/3/26 at 1:28 pm
Posted by cajuntiger85
Lafayette
Member since Feb 2017
516 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 1:47 pm to
I think with reaves it’s because he’s a left handed bat who can play 3 positions defensively.

In that same breath tho, so is Ruckert, and he’s a much better defender and has been fairly solid in his limited plate appearances. I’d rather see Ruckert than Reeves
Posted by unlimited
Eunice
Member since May 2004
2002 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 1:54 pm to
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who can play 3 positions defensively.



But he doesn't play any well
Posted by DRock88
Member since Aug 2015
10460 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 1:55 pm to
Ruckert has probably passed Reaves up now. Ruckert hit 3 balls hard last night. He had the error but the bat still looked good.

Harden is still probably going to have to fight for reps, since you have Braun and Simpson aside from Stanfield.

Yamin may have earned some backup 1B reps. Pearson looked like a bull in a china cabinet and he's very hot and cold at the dish.

All of these things will continue to change.

I'd play all of them again tomorrow. The youngsters played hard.
Posted by ProjectP2294
West St. Louis County
Member since May 2007
76402 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:01 pm to
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Ruckert has probably passed Reaves up now. Ruckert hit 3 balls hard last night. He had the error but the bat still looked good.



I came very close to making a "hot take" prediction that Ruckert ends the season as our starting 2B.
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
72098 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:07 pm to
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I don't understand the Tanner Reaves infatuation

I don't get why this is still a narrative. Reaves has started 2 weekend games out of 10 (including last night) the entire season. Pretty sure he was the last of the bench last night in the B7 inning. He's only appeared in 8 games this year. Almost all his run has been in midweek games. And had 3 plate appearances the first weekend. He played in one game in Jacksonville. He started Sunday against Dartmouth. Reaves' opportunities have shrunk as the season has gone on if you've been paying any attention.
This post was edited on 3/3/26 at 2:08 pm
Posted by GeauxTigersNC
Member since Oct 2025
284 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:14 pm to
I think you just proved his point. For how good reeves is (not good at all) we see him too often.

He reminds me of Jordan Thompson at the plate but is not as good defensively.

I think everyone can agree they would rather see other guys get an opportunity, if it’s the same outcome then so be it but I for one am tired of hearing reeves name during the games.
Posted by ProjectP2294
West St. Louis County
Member since May 2007
76402 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:17 pm to
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He reminds me of Jordan Thompson at the plate but is not as good defensively.


Jordan Thompson was a better hitter than what Reaves has shown to this point. He had a bad stretch near the end of his LSU career that stains his overall resume here, but he wasn't as bad as his reputation would say.

ETA: Also, I know this is less important on a year to year contribution basis, but in overall development, Thompson was here for his 1st through 3rd years in college. Reaves has been here for his 4th and 5th years.
This post was edited on 3/3/26 at 2:21 pm
Posted by lsufball19
Franklin, TN
Member since Sep 2008
72098 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:44 pm to
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For how good reeves is (not good at all) we see him too often.

But that's the thing. We don't see him that often and we're seeing him less and less as the season has progressed because he isn't producing. It shouldn't have shocked anyone that a returning player would get more opportunities earlier in the season than others without experience. Only on this board would people be complaining about a bench player getting playing time in Feb/Mar midweek games and sparingly on the weekends. If he was starting night after night, it might make more sense, but he hasn't been
This post was edited on 3/3/26 at 2:46 pm
Posted by Tiger Ryno
#WoF
Member since Feb 2007
107843 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:55 pm to
I wonder if they should try licking the bats before hitting with them... Everything should be on the table.
Posted by LSUGrad9295
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2007
37369 posts
Posted on 3/3/26 at 2:59 pm to
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Pearson


Should be a DH vs lefties...and nothing more. I think he could do well in that role.
Posted by GeauxTigersNC
Member since Oct 2025
284 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 8:20 am to
Clearly my entire point went completely over your head, not surprising.

The kid is not good at baseball, not good enough to get playing time on LSU in any game other than a blowout. So once again my point is we shouldn’t see him at all.

Also once again there are plenty of other guys who are unproven that need a shot. Reeves has proven he doesn’t deserve a shot anymore
Posted by KWL85
Member since Mar 2023
3577 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 8:32 am to
Ill go with Jay's opinion over yours. The 2 of you don't see eye to eye. Tough decision because you sound like an "expert". We sure do like to hate our own here.
Posted by BiggaGeauxrilla
North Louisiana
Member since Dec 2017
3607 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 8:33 am to
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don't get why this is still a narrative. Reaves has started 2 weekend games out of 10 (including last night) the entire season


He's been first off the bench or subbed in 8 games, started 3 and has more ab's than Simpson, Serna or anyone off the bench with 21. Also, the lowest batting avg and slug % on the team currently.
Posted by Classy Doge
Member since Nov 2021
5215 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 8:35 am to
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have Harden and Yamin earned more ABs

I can't see how we haven't seen more of these two guys yet. Hopefully their opportunities will increase moving forward.
quote:

really would love to see harden hit a homer
Same. Especially since he was our biggest power bat in the fall.
Posted by TheRouxGuru
Member since Nov 2019
13917 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 8:37 am to
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Ruckert has probably passed Reaves up now. Ruckert hit 3 balls hard last night.


Reeves absolutely smashed the ball that wound up being the last out
Posted by TheRouxGuru
Member since Nov 2019
13917 posts
Posted on 3/4/26 at 8:38 am to
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The kid is not good at baseball


Good lord some of yall are completely fricking insane
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