Duplantis, Antoine
LSU
L/L
Senior
5'11", 180 lbs.
9/9/96

I see you had it up first.

Just became the school's all time hit leader. A nice pick in the 12th rd.

Started all 64 games
.319/.373/.493
8 doubles, 3 triples, 11 homers, 64 RBIs, 61 runs
21 walks, 28 Ks, 3 HBP
6 SB, 4 CS

LSU plays FSU this weekend in the Super Regionals on ESPN

This is a guy I thought made sense in rounds 4-10 too. Either way, I like it as far as senior signs go.

Does he play CF?

Probably a bit optimistic on my part. He has played there some, but more RF.

Edited topic from CF to OF. Don't want to give anyone false hope.

MLB.com thinks he can. Here's the writeup:
"Duplantis tied the LSU career hits record with No. 352 in the Tigers' second game of the NCAA Regionals. This season alone, the senior has hit .317 with 11 home runs and six steals in 63 starts. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound outfielder is a great athlete who has the ability to play center. A left-handed hitter, he has line-drive gap power, and he's a well above-average runner, too."

According to one of PG's scouting directors, he's a LFer, but take that fwiw. Has a terrific swing regardless.

I've never really heard defense being his strength, but the interesting thing is that he began showing power this year. Nice pick and a guy to watch.

Had 4 hits including a HR in LSU’s elimination game tonight.

Bummer they lost. I would have liked to have seen LSU advance to get more of a look at Duplantis. Ah well. Next stop Brooklyn.

Mangum, Ashford, Duplantis, and Taylor should be one of the more fun Brooklyn OFs in awhile.