LSU Tigers Baseball
The LSU baseball team represents Louisiana State University in NCAA Division I college baseball.
Along with the other LSU athletic teams, the baseball team participates in the West division of the Southeastern Conference. The LSU baseball program is considered one of the elite programs in the nation, making 15 College World Series appearances and winning 6 national championships (1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, and 2009).
The Tigers play their home games on LSU's campus in Alex Box Stadium, and are currently coached by head coach Paul Mainieri. LSU built a new baseball stadium which opened in time for the 2009 season.
Read more about LSU Tigers Baseball: Head Coaches, Year-by-year Results, National Championships, LSU in The NCAA Tournament
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