LSU second baseman Brandt Broussard has broken thumb; expected to miss 3-5 weeks

LSU infielder Brandt Broussard (16) celebrates hitting a two run double during the baseball game against Texas at Alex Box Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. (Photo by David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)LSU second baseman Brandt Broussard is expected to miss three to five weeks with a broken thumb, the school announced on Monday afternoon.

Broussard is the school's leading hitter with a .363 average with 22 starts in 23 games this season. He also leads the team with nine stolen bases and is third in RBIs with 16.

The junior from Delgado had been dealing with the thumb issue for a week or so but was hit by a pitch during Friday's nights game against Vanderbilt.…