Kelly Rizy

"Family isn't an important thing, its everything."

[Kelly Rizy @KMRIZY]

@daileyjoyf Thank Joy! So happy LSU brought us together! Very excited for Mavs next chapter!

[Kelly Rizy @KMRIZY]

@daileyjoyf So funny! I immediately was like ya I med to meet her 💜💜

[BreCCBL @BreCCBL]

Probable Starters 6/12 Update:

6/12: N/A
6/13: LHP Charlie West (UConn)
6/14: RHP Mavrick Rizy (LSU/currently in Portal)

[Kelly Rizy @KMRIZY]

This breaks my heart. Even with a tough season it is still hard to see it end.

[Koki Riley @KokiRiley]

This hit these guys hard. #LSU

[Kelly Rizy @KMRIZY]

@daileyjoyf We love you!!! Hope to see you soon!

[Dailey Joy @daileyjoyf]

team rizy until the day i die 💜

[Dan El Captain @Mrstanleycup]

Mavrick Rizy is currently a sophomore right-handed pitcher for the LSU Tigers (2026). Standing at a towering 6'9" and 253 lbs, he is one of the most physically imposing pitchers in college baseball and is widely considered a top-tier prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft.
2026 Season Performance
In his sophomore year, Rizy has improved his efficiency and has become a vital piece of the LSU pitching staff, primarily serving as a high-leverage reliever and occasional starter.
Stats (as of April 10, 2026):
ERA: 3.63
Strikeouts: 26 in 17.1 innings (averaging over 13.5 K/9)
Opponent Average: He has held batters to a low .186 average this spring.
Role: While he made a team-high 24 relief appearances as a freshman, his role in 2026 has expanded. He is often used to shut down middle-to-late innings or provide "bulk" relief due to his ability to maintain high velocity over multiple innings.
The Scouting Report: "The Giant on the Hill"
Rizy's size creates a nightmare for hitters because his release point is so much closer to the plate than the average pitcher's.
Fastball: Consistently sits in the 94–97 mph range, often appearing faster to hitters due to his massive extension.
Slider: A hard, horizontal-breaking slider that has become his primary "put-away" pitch for strikeouts.
Family Ties: He is the nephew of veteran MLB pitcher Alex Cobb, who has mentored him on the nuances of professional pitching.
Career Highlights
2025 National Champion: As a true freshman, Rizy was a workhorse in the bullpen, pitching in 24 games and contributing to LSU’s deep postseason run and eventual title.
Recruitment: Coming out of Worcester Academy (MA), he was ranked as the #1 prospect in Massachusetts and was a member of the elite "Power Class" of 2024 that decided to forego the draft to play in Baton Rouge.
MLB Draft Outlook
Rizy is currently a "draft-eligible sophomore" for the 2026 MLB Draft and is climbing up the boards.
Rankings: He is currently listed as a Top 100 College Prospect by major scouting outlets like D1Baseball and Baseball America.
Potential: Scouts view him as a high-upside arm who could easily transition into a major league rotation or a dominant late-inning reliever if his command continues to tighten.
With his massive frame and big-league bloodlines, he's definitely one of the players to watch as LSU heads toward the SEC Tournament and another potential run to Omaha.

[Kelly Rizy @KMRIZY]

@daileyjoyf I feel the same way about you 🥰

[Dailey Joy @daileyjoyf]

it’s like christmas morning 🤩

[LSU Baseball @LSUbaseball]

Rizyyy

📺 SECN+

[Glen West @glenwest21]

Jay Johnson called Ethan Plog, Mavrick Rizy, Santiago Garcia and Deven Sheerin “twice a week guys going forward.”

#LSU

[PG College Baseball @PGCollegeBall]

An extended look at RHP Mavrick Rizy (@LSUbaseball)... @PG_Draft

[PG College Baseball @PGCollegeBall]

RHP Mavrick Rizy (@LSUbaseball) showing high octane stuff, working 95-96 from massive 6’9”/251 frame. Low effort gas & going to tight SL (clip) at 83-85. Soph./‘26 elig. @PG_Draft

[LSU Baseball @LSUbaseball]

When you have a 6'9" wingspan 😳

@MavrickRizy | D1Baseball

[LSU Baseball @LSUbaseball]

Setting Records In Weekend No. 1😤

Our pitching staff set the LSU record for most strikeouts in a three-game series with 49 K’s

[LSU Baseball Data @LSUBaseballData]

STATS FROM TODAY'S SCRIMMAGE:

Cade Arrambide 3-5, 2B, HR, 3 RBI
Eddie Yamin 2-3, RBI, BB
Trent Caraway 2-5, 2B
Mason Braun 2-5, RBI
Derek Curiel 2-5

William Schmidt 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 11 K's
Mavrick Rizy 3.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 5 K's
Connor Benge 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 4 K's

[𝙇𝙖𝘾𝙤𝙗𝙧𝙖🐯 @LaCobra225]

17 days until LSU baseball opening day

Mavrick Rizy is 6’9 and throws ⛽️🔥

[D1Baseball @d1baseball]

Mavrick Rizy might be one of the biggest breakout arms in the country 👀

Hear more about @MavrickRizy and @LSUbaseball's 2026 squad on Highway to Hoover!