​Another LSU baseball signee heard his name called during the 2026 MLB Draft. The Miami Marlins chose Wessley Roberson in the fourth round, at No. 115 overall, on Saturday. Roberson, an outfielder from Glynn Academy in Brunswick, GA, becomes the third of four members from LSU’s 2026 signing class to be drafted. His selection comes after teammates Logan Schmidt went 59th overall to the Cleveland Guardians, and Jensen Hirschkorn went 84th to the Atlanta Braves. All three had signed with LSU before the draft but could bypass collegiate play if they decide to pursue professional careers, as evidenced by their Friday-to-Saturday draft selections.
Roberson is listed as the No. 175 player in ESPN’s prospect rankings, though MLB’s official rankings place him outside the top 250. The Marlins’ pick at No. 115 came as a surprise to some evaluators, given that Roberson significantly exceeded the projections attached to him by many scouts. The assigned slot value for this pick is $677,500. As part of LSU’s 2026 signing class, Roberson is regarded as an outstanding hitting prospect and one of the more consistent contact hitters in the group. The left-handed batter has drawn attention for his ability to make consistent contact and drive the ball with precision, traits that have helped him stand out among his peers.
Roberson’s emergence as a draft-ready talent adds to LSU’s notable pipeline of unsigned commitments who entered the professional ranks directly from high school or junior college. The path from signing class member to professional ball can be swift, and Roberson’s current status reflects a broader trend where several LSU signees are deciding to forego college competition in favor of pursuing a professional career. For now, Roberson will begin his professional journey with the Marlins organization, leaving the door open for a future return to college baseball if he ultimately decides to pursue a different route or re-enter the amateur ranks in the future.
This narrative mirrors a broader pattern in which LSU’s 2026 signing class sent multiple players into the MLB Draft, underscoring the program’s ability to attract high-caliber talent who are capable of attracting significant attention from major league franchises. While all three players—Roberson, Schmidt, and Hirschkorn—reported signing commitments with LSU prior to the draft, the decision to turn pro now rather than later can alter the trajectory of their careers, as major league clubs are often eager to secure these promising prospects at the outset.
The 2026 LSU signing class has therefore produced a mix of outcomes: some players are continuing their development at LSU and awaiting the next opportunity to showcase their talents on a national stage, while others, like Roberson, Schmidt, and Hirschkorn, have already stepped onto the professional path. Each progression highlights LSU’s reputation for producing or attracting top-tier talent who are capable of drawing attention from MLB teams and making immediate impacts at higher levels of the sport.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU baseball loses another talented recruit to the MLB Draft.