New York Yankees draft former LSU pitcher Thatcher Hurd

Thatcher Hurd PHOTO BY: Jonathan Mailhes

Former LSU right-handed Thatcher Hurd was selected by the New York Yankees with the No. ​ 89 overall pick in the third round of the 2024 MLB draft on Monday. ​

Hurd had a 7.77 ERA in 18 games this season, striking out 56 batters in 44 innings but also walking 24 hitters and allowing 53 hits. ​

Despite his struggles in 2024 at LSU, Hurd was considered a top-115 prospect in the draft and was a key part of LSU’s postseason runs in each the last two seasons. ​

Hurd spent the past two seasons at LSU after transferring from UCLA, where he had a 1.06 ERA before a back injury ended his freshman season. ​

LSU has added several right-handed pitchers through transfers and freshman signees.

Hurd entered the transfer portal right after the season with a no-contact instruction. ​

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