LSU Pitcher Devin Fontenot Announces He's Coming Back For One More Year

LSU senior pitcher Devin Fontenot announced Monday night that he will return for one more season with the Tigers.

The Woodlands, Texas native was not drafted during the MLB's first 10 rounds and will use the NCAA's eligibility extension due to Covid-19. Per The Advocate:

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Last season, Fontenot became LSU's primary closer and a preseason All-American. His role evolved into multiple-inning stints as LSU searched for solutions in a shaky bullpen, and though he struggled with command at times, issuing 21 walks over 34? innings, Fontenot had a 4-2 record and 2.86 ERA.

Over the final month of the regular season and the postseason — a stretch of 12? innings — Fontenot allowed two hits and one run.

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