NEW ORLEANS – This week marked National Signing Day and it was a huge day for the LSU New Orleans Privateers baseball team. Their 2027 class is ranked 54^th in the nation by Perfect Game after gathering commits from 20 student-athletes.
 
The Privateers have one of the top ten ranked non-power four classes in the nation. They are also first among all Southland schools. No other Southland foe was ranked in the top 100 by the publication.
 
There are 11 pitchers as part of the class of 2027. Joining them will be three catchers, three infielders and three outfielders.
 
Going back to 2011 it is only the third time the Privateers' recruiting class was ranked in the top 100 by Perfect Game. The most recent prior occurrence was in 2020 when LSU New Orleans was ranked 59^th.
 
"I'm extremely proud of our staff," said Head Coach Andrew Gipson. "Ultimately, we're extremely grateful to the student-athletes and their families for the belief in our program and our university to help alter the course of their life for the positive.
 
We want to build a perennial national contender on the Lakefront. You can only do that by having good players who believe in this place. I think we are earning stripes every day towards that. I believe that is reflected by what this recruiting class is ranked nationally. Again, it's a testament to these players, the work of our staff, and the allure of this university. We are excited for the future of this program."
 
The Privateers are also the second ranked class in the state of Louisiana ahead of all schools but LSU. Tulane is the only other school ranked in the top 100.
 
ABOUT LSU NEW ORLEANS
In July of 2026 the University of New Orleans rejoined the LSU system and rebranded to "LSU New Orleans" bringing together two powerful brands - the purple and gold of LSU with the unbreakable spirit of New Orleans. The transition marks a return to the LSU family for the University - a place it called home from 1958-2011. Athletic teams will remain the Privateers and continue to compete in the Southland Conference.
 
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