#17 Jimmy Dykstra Season 2023

MLB Draft: 50th Round in 2010 (Colorado); 40th Round in 2009 (Boston)

Outstanding two-way athlete who played one season at Yavapai (Ariz.) Junior College prior to transferring to LSU … will contend for playing time both from the bullpen and in the outfield … selected in the 50th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies … also chosen as a high school senior in the 40th round of the ’09 draft by the Boston Red Sox … his brother, Allan, was the first-round draft selection of the San Diego Padres as a first baseman in 2008.
 
PRIOR TO LSU
Played the 2010 season at Yavapai (Ariz.) College, batting .267 in 55 games with nine doubles, one triple, three homers, 22 RBI, 24 runs scored and six stolen bases … worked 10.2 innings on the mound in eight appearances, recording a 1-0 mark with a 2.53 ERA, one save and five strikeouts.

PERSONAL
Full name is James Andrew Dykstra … parents are Randy and Cathy Dykstra … majoring in sport administration-leadership at LSU … born November 11, 1990.