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"If it doesn't work out, I would rather it not work out here than out on my own in Minor League Baseball" #LSU Baseball Coach Jay Johnson spoke at the Baton Rouge Rotary Club today. Coach shared the draft day story when William Schmidt decided to turn down the... show more

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William is a smart young man! May he grow and prosper at LSU!! 🐯💜

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I honestly would not trade Jay for ANYONE.

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Jay is simply the best man.

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