JUCO pop, but LSU at-bats were limited
In the 2026 season, Daniel Harden flashed real bat speed with LSU by hitting a pinch-hit solo homer against Sacramento State, but his overall line was modest at .105 with 1 HR, 2 RBI, and 7 runs in 22 games. His best selling point is the prior track record: at McLennan Community College in 2025, he hit .354 with 12 homers, 59 RBI, and 21 steals, showing a left-handed bat with legit impact and some run. The catch? He never secured steady playing time at LSU, and he entered the transfer portal after the season, so he looks more like a buy-low, upside bet than an instant plug-and-play star.
