Jay Johnson and the LSU Tigers have landed a dedication from Kansas State infielder Seth Dardar, he revealed through social media on Sunday.
Dardar, a Louisiana native, started his profession at Columbia prior to creating the transfer to affix the Kansas State Wildcats.
Through the 2025 season, he logged a group finest .326 batting common with 18 doubles and a 1.065 OPS.
A constant hitter, Dardar tallied 60 hits, 45 RBI and 13 dwelling runs final season for his Wildcats squad.
The New Orleans (La.) Holy Cross standout began in 50 video games for Kansas State on his strategy to changing into a coveted switch within the portal.
Now, he is made his transfer. Dardar will head dwelling to go well with up for the Bayou Bengals in his ultimate season of eligibility.
BREAKING: Jay Johnson strikes once more within the Switch Portal with a dedication from Kansas State infielder Seth Dardar.
The Louisiana native had a powerful 2025 season after hitting .326 with 18 doubles, 13 HR + 45 RBIs.#LSU provides the gifted infielder to the combo after a go to. pic.twitter.com/PfWe1RFa9Y
— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) June 8, 2025
Dardar took to social media to disclose his announcement:
“Before everything I need to thank Kansas State College and your entire teaching employees for affording me the chance to make recollections and friendships this yr that can final a lifetime. To the Manhattan group and Ok-State fan base, thanks for taking me in and making me really feel at dwelling.
“The overwhelming help and love I felt from everybody at Kansas State is one thing I’ll cherish eternally.
“With that being stated, I’ve determined to return dwelling and dwell out my dream to play at Louisiana State College! Thanks to everybody who was part of my journey that has led me to this place, and thanks Coach Johnson, Coach Jordan, and the remainder of the LSU employees for giving me the chance to dwell out this dream. Geaux Tigers!!!”
I’m coming dwelling💜🐅@LSUbaseball pic.twitter.com/RuINVqYHtB
— Seth Dardar (@sdardar_) June 8, 2025
Dardar is the second Switch Portal addition for the LSU Tigers after including Excessive Level star Brayden Simpson final week.
The Switch Addition: Brayden Simpson
Simpson, one of many prime prospects within the NCAA Switch Portal, is coming off of a profession season for Excessive Level.
The coveted infielder primarily dealt with enterprise as a 3rd baseman for Excessive Level this previous season the place he shined for his Panthers squad..
Simpson had a dominant two-year stretch at Excessive Level together with his 2025 marketing campaign rapidly placing his title on the map.
He rounded out the season batting .389 with 22 dwelling runs, 77 RBI and a .477 on base share this previous season.
Simpson is a Swiss Military Knife within the infield and has additionally spent a while at first base in 2024 and second base in 2023.
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogers) May 31, 2025
In 2024, the gifted Excessive Level switch began in all 62 video games the place he batted .300 with 12 dwelling runs and 45 RBI. He began in 58 video games this yr.
With the probably departure of star infielder Daniel Dickinson and a number of veteran infielders this offseason, Johnson and Co. go into the Switch Portal and instantly make a splash.
Simpson revealed a dedication to the LSU Tigers final Friday with Johnson persevering with to recruit at an elite stage throughout his time in Baton Rouge.
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