LSU's Kade Anderson pitches shutout in Game 1 of the 2025 College World Series, boosting his case for No. 1 pick

Kade Anderson delivered a shutout in Game 1 of the 2025 College World Series, leading his team to a narrow 1-0 victory over Coastal Carolina. This performance not only showcased his skills on the mound but also significantly enhanced his standing as a potential No. 1 pick in the upcoming MLB Draft. Over eight innings, Anderson recorded ten strikeouts and allowed only three hits while walking five batters . Such statistics are indicative of his dominance and ability to perform under pressure.

Coastal Carolina's Cameron Flukey. Anderson tossed a complete-game shutout in the 1-0 victory. The Tigers stepped into the driver's seat in search of the 2025 national championship and are just one win away from their eight title in school history.

Anderson threw 130 pitches and blanked the red-hot Chanticleers, who carried a spectacular 26-game winning streak into the first game of the championship series. The southpaw fanned 10 batters and allowed just six hits en route to the victory, putting a bow on a stellar individual season in which Anderson established himself as one of the top targets in July's MLB Draft.

Oklahoma high school shortstop Ethan Holliday, son of former MLB All-Star Matt Holliday.

The 20-year-old Anderson has three different pitches ranked as plus by Pipeline and he showed off all of them on Saturday. His fastball sat in the mid-90s while his slider and changeup regularly fooled hitters.

LSU head coach Jay Johnson has publicly endorsed Anderson as the top overall pick for the Washington Nationals, drawing comparisons to former LSU standout Paul Skenes, who was selected first in 2023 . Johnson emphasized that Anderson's impressive season statistics bolster this claim; he has amassed an astounding total of 180 strikeouts throughout the year. As mock drafts continue to evolve, many analysts recognize Anderson's potential to ascend as the premier choice in the draft .

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