Former LSU Pitchers Selected in the 2026 MLB Draft
前 LSU 投手在 2026 年 MLB 選秀中被選中
Introduction
The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays have both signed former LSU pitchers Gavin Guidry and Santiago Garcia during the 2026 MLB Draft.
紐約大都會隊與多倫多藍鳥隊在 2026 年 MLB 選秀期間，分別簽約了前 LSU 投手 Gavin Guidry 與 Santiago Garcia。
Main Body
The New York Mets selected Gavin Guidry as the 480th overall pick in the 16th round. Guidry's time at LSU was notable because he changed positions from shortstop to pitcher in 2023, which was necessary due to injuries to other players. This change allowed him to make a key contribution to the 2023 National Championship. Overall, he finished his college career with a 10-3 record and 137 strikeouts. Although his total ERA is 4.66, this number was affected by a drop in performance during 2026; in the two previous seasons, his ERAs were much lower at 3.77 and 2.59. Furthermore, a back injury in 2025 prevented him from playing, so he focused on mentoring other players instead.
紐約大都會隊在第 16 輪以總第 480 順位選擇了 Gavin Guidry。Guidry 在 LSU 的時期表現亮眼，因為他在 2023 年將位置從游擊手改為投手，這是由於其他球員受傷而不得不採取必要的調整。這次轉型使他能為 2023 年的全國冠軍賽做出關鍵貢獻。整體而言，他在大學生涯結束時取得了 10 勝 3 敗的紀錄以及 137 次三振。雖然他的總自責分率 (ERA) 為 4.66，但此數值受到了 2026 年表現下滑的影響；在前兩個賽季中，他的 ERA 分別為 3.77 和 2.59，明顯低得多。此外，2025 年的一場背部傷勢使他無法參賽，因此他轉而專注於指導其他球員。
Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays chose Santiago Garcia with the 372nd pick in the 12th round. Garcia is a left-handed pitcher who previously studied at Oregon and Central Arizona Community College. During the 2026 season, he worked as a relief pitcher, making 21 appearances and recording two saves and 35 strikeouts. His ERA for the year was 5.96. Consequently, Garcia is the third pitcher from the current LSU roster to be drafted, following Deven Sheerin and Grant Fontenot.
與此同時，多倫多藍鳥隊在第 12 輪以第 372 順位選擇了 Santiago Garcia。Garcia 是一名左投，此前曾在奧勒岡大學和中亞利桑那社區學院就讀。在 2026 年賽季中，他擔任中繼投手，共出賽 21 場，記錄了 2 次救援成功與 35 次三振。他全年的 ERA 為 5.96。因此，Garcia 是現任 LSU 名單中繼 Deven Sheerin 和 Grant Fontenot 之後，第三位被選中的投手。
Conclusion
Both Guidry and Garcia have now successfully moved from college sports to professional organizations within Major League Baseball.
Guidry 與 Garcia 現在都已成功從大學體育轉入大聯盟的職業組織。
Vocabulary Learning
The 'Connection' Upgrade: Moving Beyond 'And' and 'But'
At the A2 level, students usually connect ideas with simple words like and, but, and so. To reach B2, you need Logical Connectors. These words act like bridges, telling the reader exactly how two ideas relate.
Look at these high-level bridges used in the text:
1. The 'Addition' Bridge: Furthermore
- A2 style: "He had an injury and he helped other players."
- B2 style: "...a back injury in 2025 prevented him from playing; furthermore, he focused on mentoring other players."
- Coach's Tip: Use furthermore when you want to add a strong, extra point to your argument. It sounds more professional than just saying 'also'.
2. The 'Contrast' Bridge: Although
- A2 style: "His ERA is 4.66, but his other seasons were better."
- B2 style: "Although his total ERA is 4.66, this number was affected by a drop in performance..."
- Coach's Tip: Although allows you to put two opposing ideas in one sentence. It shows the reader that you can handle complex relationships between facts.
3. The 'Result' Bridge: Consequently
- A2 style: "He was a good pitcher, so he was drafted."
- B2 style: "Consequently, Garcia is the third pitcher from the current LSU roster to be drafted..."
- Coach's Tip: When one event causes another, consequently is the gold standard for B2 writing. It replaces the basic 'so'.
🚀 Quick Level-Up Guide
| A2 Word | B2 Power Word | |
|---|---|---|
| And / Also | Furthermore | |
| But | Although | |
| So | Consequently |