Inside LSU Pitching: Nate Yeskie on Culture, Conviction & Developing Aces | The Up And In Show

LSU Pitching Coach Nate Yeskie joined Anthony Ranaudo on The Up and In Show to talk about the mindset, confidence, and culture within one of the most demanding pitching staffs in the country. They covered it all — the standard of excellence it takes to survive in the SEC, the emotional and mental battles pitchers go through, and how LSU has built a locker room full of resilient competitors.

Yeskie name-dropped key arms like William Schmidt and Kade Anderson, and shared his perspective on their growth this season. He also talked about coaching Paul Skenes, what he looks for in developing young pitchers, and the leadership he's seen emerge from this 2025 staff.

Anthony, a former LSU and MLB pitcher himself, related personally to the struggle of building conviction and confidence on the mound — and how difficult that can be, especially in high-pressure environments like the SEC.

This episode is a deep dive into what it really takes to compete at the highest level in college baseball, mentally and physically. A must-listen for players, coaches, and fans alike.

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