Beth Torina has never had difficulty finding quality pitching for the Tigers in her decade leading the team. The 2021 season will be her most challenging year when it comes to managing LSU’s throwers. However, it’s the kind of problem you love to have.
Two years ago was a down season for the Tigers, at least by the standards established by the program. The 2020 team was showing a return to form. When the season ended last spring the Tigers led the nation in team ERA with a minuscule .95 earned run average, almost a quarter run better than the second best team and half a run better than the next closest team in the SEC.