LSU has produced during coach Jay Johnson’s four-year tenure a total of 36 drafted players, including five selections in the first round, 16 selections in the Top 5 rounds and 24 selections in the Top 10 Rounds.
Hernandez, a senior from Gurabo, Puerto Rico, batted .351 (13-for-37) in LSU’s 11 NCAA Tournament games with two doubles, two homers, eight RBI and 10 runs.
Skenes on Tuesday night became the first pitcher and one of only five Major Leaguers ever to start in the All-Star Game in each of his first two big league seasons.
