DJ LeMahieu of the New York Yankees and Hunter Feduccia of the Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to strengthen LSU's World Series legacy as the Fall Classic begins. They are looking to become the 17th former LSU Tiger to win a World Series ring, following Josh Smith's win with the Texas Rangers last season. A total of 16 former Tigers have appeared on World Series championship teams 21 times, underscoring the program's historic importance in the MLB. The upcoming series will air on FOX.

Through the numbers

• 16 former LSU players or coaches have won World Series championships.
• 43 former LSU Tigers have been part of MLB playoff rosters since 1990.

Yes but

While LeMahieu and Feduccia could qualify for a championship ring, their inclusion on the final 26-man rosters is uncertain, which could impact their overall contributions.

state of affairs

• Game 1 of the World Series is scheduled for Friday at 7:00 p.m. CT.
• LeMahieu finished the regular season batting .204 with 26 RBI in 120 games.
• Feduccia made his MLB debut in July with a .333 batting average in five games.

What's next?

LeMahieu and Feduccia's performance in the series will be closely watched, as a strong showing could bolster LSU's reputation for producing successful MLB talent.

Conclusion

LeMahieu and Feduccia have the opportunity to contribute to LSU's illustrious history in Major League Baseball, making this series crucial not only to their careers, but also to the legacy of the program.