LSU lands Notre Dame transfer Bino Watters

LSU has added one of the transfer portal’s top available bats in Notre Dame outfielder Bino Watters, according to reporting published June 10. The move gives LSU another impact hitter as it continues to rebuild after missing the NCAA Tournament.

Watters’ commitment follows earlier reporting from June 1 that said he intended to enter the portal after a breakout sophomore season at Notre Dame. The newer report says Watters made his LSU commitment public on social media.

Watters was described as a 2026 First Team All-ACC selection after hitting .362 with a .447 on-base percentage and a .610 slugging percentage. He reportedly finished the season with 10 home runs, 18 doubles, 51 RBIs and three triples.

What LSU is getting

The LSU report framed Watters as one of the top left-handed bats available in the portal. That makes him an immediate fit for a program looking to raise its offensive floor after a disappointing 30-28 season and a 9-21 SEC mark.

For LSU, the addition matters both for what Watters has already proven and for what it signals about the program’s offseason approach. The Tigers have been active in portal rebuilding, and Watters looks like one of the more established hitters available.

What comes next

The available reporting does not include a formal announcement from LSU or Notre Dame, and it is still unclear how the Tigers will slot Watters into the lineup. More portal movement could follow as LSU continues to shape next season’s roster.

For Notre Dame, the move removes one of its top hitters from the 2026 roster. For LSU, it is another step in a portal-driven reset after an uncharacteristic season without an NCAA Tournament bid.