The Times-Picayune · Jun 5, 2017
After heading to the bench, LSU freshman Jake Slaughter steps up when called upon
LSU infielders Josh Smith (4) and Jake Slaughter (5) celebrate the teams 11-6 win over Southeastern Louisiana during a NCAA Baton Rouge Regional game at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge on Saturday, June 3, 2017. (Photo by Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)(BRETT DUKE)
A lot of LSU fans were caught off guard ahead of Saturday's regional game when LSU's starting lineup featured freshman first baseman Jake Slaughter.
Slaughter had started the first 31 games of the season for LSU before he was replaced by Nick Coomes following the Arkansas series in early April.