College baseball has often shown its unserious side. On Thursday, that happened again in a very humorous way.
Louisiana State took the field on Thursday to begin weekend action against Northern Illinois. The early battle for LSU hasn’t proved difficult, as they lead 10-2 at the moment heading into the final inning. But they did trail early on.
Down 1-0, Tigers designated hitter Hayden Travinski stepped to the plate. Only, he did so without a normal bat. Instead, Travinski walked up with a bat that resembled a No. 2 pencil.
Matt Moscona brought attention to this hilarious moment. Hilariously, Moscana also tagged Ticonderoga, the preeminent pencil company.
LSU DH Hayden Travinski is batting with a No. 2 pencil ✏️ pic.twitter.com/FztOYtWrjW
— Matt Moscona (@MattMoscona) February 22, 2024
Believe it or not, this is not the first time this style of bat has been trotted out. Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott brought out the bat during Major League Baseball’s 2023 Little League Classic. It was a hit, and at the time, plenty had something to say about it.
The No. 1 bat of the Little League Classic, Bryson Stott's No. 2 pencil. pic.twitter.com/wIMECbBQ2U
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) August 21, 2023
When Travinski followed in Stott’s footsteps, some hilarity also broke out. And LSU fans were also happy to see it.
First the 'stache. Then the CWS performance. Now THIS. https://t.co/h0atp7Q6YA pic.twitter.com/pqwg8mUFHn
— FIRE DENNIS ALL⚜️N (@EugeneSuth75452) February 22, 2024
“First the ‘stache. Then the CWS performance. Now this,” one LSU fan posted, including a GIF of a goat.
Then, another observer wanted to real question to be asked.
“Does he have a second one on hand? Always suggested you bring two in case one breaks,” Glen West said.
The real question is does he have a second one on hand? Always suggested you bring two in case one breaks. https://t.co/dgMoHkqIYN
— Glen West (@glenwest21) February 22, 2024
The hilarious responses continued.
1) Are we moving towards wood at the college level??
2) Why use wood when you have metal as an option. https://t.co/tg5L27gdLn
— Tyler Smith (@Smithin_It_Up) February 22, 2024
Yooooo @JDelongchamps —- on a plane to Baton Rouge??? https://t.co/ND53R6b9jk
— Scott Eisberg (@SEisbergWCIV) February 22, 2024
https://t.co/rMapdJikmZ pic.twitter.com/CAu0w7IiAz
— Dylan Meadows (@DylanMeadows901) February 22, 2024