Derek Curiel

Derek Curiel
LSU Tigers – No. 6
Outfielder
Born: (2005-05-24) May 24, 2005
Baldwin Park, California
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Career highlights and awards

Derek Boaz Curiel (born May 24, 2005) is an American college baseball outfielder for the LSU Tigers.

Amateur career

Curiel grew up in West Covina, California and attended Orange Lutheran High School.[1] He committed to play college baseball at LSU as a sophomore and was rated the top collegiate prospect in the nation by Perfect Game.[2] Curiel batted .358 with eight doubles and 15 stolen bases during his junior season.[3] He played for the United States national baseball team in the 2023 U-18 Baseball World Cup and hit .240 over nine games.[4] Curiel batted .314 as a senior.[5] While initially considered one of the better high school prospects for the 2024 MLB Draft, Curiel's stock fell during his senior year.[6][7] He ultimately decided to withdraw from the draft and enroll at LSU.[8]

Curiel entered his freshman season with the LSU Tigers as their starting left fielder.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ Dykstra, Sam (June 28, 2023). "'Always in attack mode,' Curiel racks up steals, hits in PDP League". MLB.com. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  2. ^ Sanders, Dylan (January 14, 2023). "Breaking down LSU's 2024 baseball commits". 247Sports.com. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  3. ^ "Orange Lutheran ready for all challenges with formidable lineup". The Orange County Register. February 10, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  4. ^ "Derek Curiel to LSU baseball, passing up 2024 MLB Draft". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. June 17, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  5. ^ Yoder, Alexis (January 13, 2025). "LSU baseball recruit named top freshman in the country by Perfect Game". LSU Tigers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  6. ^ Law, Keith (April 15, 2024). "2024 MLB Draft notes on risers Kellon Lindsey, Trey Yesavage; plus NHSI notes and more". The Athletic. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  7. ^ Mayo, Jonathan (October 23, 2023). "Top 20 High School prospects for '24 Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  8. ^ "LSU Signee Derek Curiel Withdraws From 2024 MLB Draft". Baseball America. June 17, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  9. ^ "Home runs from Derek Curiel, Jared Jones lift LSU baseball past Purdue Fort Wayne". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. February 15, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  10. ^ "Pitchers throwing strikes and an OF logjam: 5 takeaways from LSU baseball's opening week sweep". The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate. February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
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