The biggest factor in LSU’s 2023 national title team was the performance of its bullpen throughout the postseason.
Although it had struggled for the second half of the regular season due to injuries to key members as well as inconsistency, they came around at the right time when postseason play hit and it was evident the Baton Rouge Regional final against Oregon State and in the College World Series.
A key part of the bullpen was lefty reliever Riley Cooper. Cooper made five relief appearances in LSU’s eight games and posted a 1-0 mark, three saves and a 0.