Bayou Brew 7/20: Rookie Records

Good morning. The way Jayden Daniels reads about himself in the newspaper on a jet is exactly how we imagine you all reading your Bayou Brew every morning. Maybe you aren’t mentioned and maybe you aren’t on a jet, but you have great taste in reading material.

What else is in today's Brew?

🎥 The camera never blinks
⚾️ Record breaking rookie
🐯 And much, much more!

Hey Fightin’ Podcast. This week on the Hey Fightin’ Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Tommy Karam. He has been mentoring our student-athletes on media training and personal branding for more than 30 years. He comes to the studio to talk about training the guys ahead of SEC Media Days.

🎥 Click here to watch Dr. Tommy Karam on the Hey Fightin’ Podcast!

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🔼 Pay The Man. The MLB’s No. 1 draft pick, Paul Skenes, is continuing to break records beyond LSU. The newest Pittsburgh Pirate just signed a record rookie contract, receiving a bonus of $9.2 million. The previous highest was $8.42 million in 2020. Paul was introduced to Pittsburgh in his opening press conference and thanked his former Tiger teammates.

🎥 Angel Reese may be taking Paul Skenes’ spot after throwing the first pitch at her hometown Baltimore Orioles games.

🔼 Media Mania. Wanting to catch up on all things SEC Media Days? We have everything you need in one spot!

🎥 Watch this recap of all the highlights you must see.

🎥 Tune in to Brian Kelly on the main podium.

🎥 Click here to watch Brian Kelly on ‘SEC Now.’

🎥 Jayden Daniels talks football and culture in the South.

🔼 Fab Five. There’s no such thing as too much recognition! Five baseball Tigers were named to the 2023 ABCA All-South Region Team — Dylan Crews, Paul Skenes, Tommy White, Gavin Dugas, and Ty Floyd. Four of the five were selected in this year’s MLB Draft last week.

📝 Speaking of drafted Tigers, check out Tre’ Morgan’s letter to LSU fans as he signs with the Tampa Bay Rays.

🔼 Winner, Winner. Volleyball season is just right around the corner and we’re feeling generous! In just one week, we’ll be announcing the first winner of our giveaway for purchasing season tickets. There will be three raffles with the first being announced July 26, the second on August 9, and the last on August 23. You’ll have the chance to win shirts, bags, bottles, you name it! Click here to purchase your season tickets.

🎥 Volleyball player Anita Anwusi had the chance to train with Team USA this summer. Watch her reflect on her experience and talk about her appreciation for LSU.

Do you know which LSU baseball player advanced from the MLB Draft to the major leagues the quickest?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer. 

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Answer: Ben McDonald

Ben McDonald took 93 days to make it to The Show after the 1989 MLB Draft. Ben also met up with the Bayou Barbie at the Orioles game!

🐯 Have a great Thursday, y'all!