Interview with LSU legend Kramer Robertson
Erik Trosclair • March 14, 2025
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Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with LSU legend Kramer Robertson. Kramer was kind enough to give me some of his time.
Take us back to Midway High School; talk to us about your recruitment process.
Kramer: My recruiting process actually started pretty early after I attended Texas A&M and then LSU baseball camps in 9th grade. Things picked up after my sophomore summer, with more teams starting to recruit me. I ended up going on 3 visits my junior year, which were A&M, Ole Miss, and LSU, before obviously choosing LSU around Christmas time that year.
Talk to us about your adjustment to college baseball.
Kramer: The adjustment to college in general was tough for me. My entire freshman fall, like lots of kids, I was just homesick. I actually hit really well that fall but still felt like I couldn't do anything right. I was your typical freshman just trying to survive each day.
Talk to us about your freshman season in 2014.
Kramer: My freshman season had ups and downs. For the first time in my career, I was dealing with being in and out of the lineup and really, failure as well. These were such vital lessons for me as I went on later in my career.
Talk to us about that SportsCenter Top 10 catch against Grambling State University.
Kramer: The catch against Grambling is still one of my favorite baseball memories. First career start, I was so nervous I remember my legs shaking in the first inning. I had made those catches countless times as a young kid in my yard pretending I was on SportsCenter, so to do it in my first career game was truly surreal.
In 2016 you burst onto the scene, seeing time at shortstop and 2nd base. You hit .324 and helped lead the team to the College World Series. Talk to us about your junior season.
Kramer: My junior season is where it finally all clicked for me. My first two seasons didn't go exactly how I had hoped, but I had learned so much and felt physically better than ever. Week 3 I got moved to shortstop and never missed another game there the rest of my career. I felt like the experience we gained as a team in 2016 really set the tone for what we knew would be a special 2017 team.
In 2017 you start all 72 games at shortstop; talk to us about that season.
Kramer: We knew going into 2017 we were going to be super talented. 4 of us turned down real money in the draft to come back for another season with a talented class coming in. It really was one of the best teams you could ever be a part of. We were such good friends away from the field, and we were a damn good baseball team. From offense to defense to pitching, we were stacked. I still lose sleep to this day thinking about losing that national championship.
Take us back to the 2016 Arkansas series. You guys sweep the Razorbacks, but 2 things happen in that series. Talk to us about the "Rally Possum" and your busted lip.
Kramer: Yeah, the famous Rally Possum game that was for everyone, except me (haha). But yeah, obviously, I got smoked in the mouth, and it was gruesome, but there was just no way I was coming out of the game. Ironically, it just happened to be in a famous 9-2 comeback win on national TV, so it blew up, and everyone got to see how ugly I looked that night. I got the game winning hit and had to try to do interviews with that fat lip. It was pretty awful, but a fun memory now.
In 2017 you were selected in the 4th round of the MLB draft; talk to us about the draft process.
Kramer: Getting drafted was another feeling I'll never forget. It was something I thought and dreamed about so much as a kid. I could not believe this was my reality. So many people had helped me get to that point, and it was really rewarding to see all of their reactions. It was all of our moment.
What is your opinion on Coach Mainieri at South Carolina?
Kramer: Coach Mainieri has had the greatest impact of anyone on my baseball career. I love that man. I wish him nothing but success, except when they play LSU.
What is your opinion on the LSU baseball program today?
Kramer: LSU baseball is in a great place and exactly where it should be - competing for national championships. Jay understands the expectations here, and he's absolutely crushing it. LSU baseball is here to stay.
What is it like having Kim Mulkey, a living legend, as a mother?
Kramer: Things have always been a bit more public having Kim Mulkey as your mom, but that helped prepare me for my own career later in life. But outside of the public, she's so cool; we have a great relationship. Things are better since she's been at LSU, but that's okay; she hasn't changed one bit and never will. I'm so grateful for her.
What is Kramer Robertson up to nowadays?
Kramer: I am now working in the LSU athletic administration. My official title is the sports performance analyst, but I will be doing many different things in the department. Looking forward to being back at LSU.
Plug your social media handle; tell everyone where they can find you.
Kramer: @kramerrobertson
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New Orleans Saints 17 - 19 Atlanta Falcons The Saints' season is officially over. As sad as it is to say that, this season ended on a much more positive note than I expected, and has me actually looking forward to the offseason, not dreading it. The defense finished on a positive note, Tyler Shough is definitely the guy for at least the next few seasons, and Kellen Moore improved over the second half of the year. If the season finished how we expected prior to Shough saving the team, this offseason would be much more bleak in appearance. This is supposed to be a week 18 recap, but why recap a game no one really had any expectations for or cared about? No one, not even us Saints fans or analysts, really expected Shough to be able to do much with this offensive group, and he couldn’t really. Sure, he made a few really good plays, but you could tell Kellen Moore was struggling to find plays that he felt confident running with the receivers, and I don’t view that as a negative, just a bad scenario for everyone. Because of this, I am not going to write this really as a week 18 recap, but more as a short preview of this offseason. Chase Young Chase Young has made it clear that he is the best young player on this Saints team. Maybe you could swap him out with Chris Olave, but I struggle to overlook his incredible performances and constant clutch play in big moments to close out the year. He finished this game with one and a half sacks and three tackles for losses, but should have even had one more sack and a forced fumble on his stat sheet. Mickey Loomis seemingly has gotten away with the deal of a lifetime, sorry Loomis haters, by signing Young to a three-year deal for only $17 million per year on average. That is more than $10 million less than what the top 10 defensive end salaries are on a per-year basis, and Young has 10 sacks in 12 games played. While watching this one, I texted my buddies and said that Young is a top 10 EDGE in the league at this point, but they disagree. Although he may not be right now, Chase Young is quickly improving and becoming what everyone expected him to be when he came into the league. If he continues down this path, it would be extremely reasonable for him to try and get a pay raise after next season. Going into this offseason, the Saints must add at least one other piece to the defensive end rotation, so teams are forced to take their focus off of Young and open up the opportunity for even more plays by him. Tyler Shough Tyler Shough did not by any means have a perfect game; he finished 23 of 39 for 259 yards and a touchdown and an interception. However, as I said earlier, I don’t think anyone expected him to with the weapons at his disposal. He led the team down the field multiple times, and a Charlie Smyth missed field goal, and Dante Pettis offensive pass interference made this game appear worse offensively than it was. He made some throws and plays out of scheme that once again added to the current mindset that he is the team’s future, so I am not worried about the interception that came late in the fourth quarter on the tenth or so double slant pattern of the game. However, I will say that Shough’s ability to make things work at times with this battered of a weapon room is impressive in itself, and means that if the team decides to go and get him weapons in the draft or free agency, he can be even more successful. I’d really like the Saints to leave the draft with one of the following: Jeremiyah Love, Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, or Elijah Sarratt. If they do that, I think this offense alongside Shough would be extremely fun to watch next season. The Defense The Saints' defense finished the season without allowing a fourth-quarter touchdown since Week 11 against the Falcons. Yes, week 11. Although I felt the defense started off pretty rough, the second half of the season was a true testament to Brandon Staley’s abilities as a defensive coordinator. The Saints' defense improved this season in both total scoring and yardage allowed in comparison to last season, at 17th and 9th, respectively, before this game. They played another great game here with what should have been two turnovers if it weren’t for a bad call by the refs on the Chase Young strip-sack. Quincy Riley and Jonas Sanker both have been massive additions to this side of the ball, and Danny Stutsman appears to have the potential to be good whenever Werner or Davis leave. If the Saints decide to run it back with this same defense and bring back the vets, it would not be the worst thing in the world, but I would still like to see them bring in more young talent. Closing Time This season was my first writing for the team, and I really enjoyed recapping all of the highs and lows of the season and trying to let you guys know exactly how I felt about the team week in, week out. As much as I hate this team missing the playoffs and the season ending today, I’m happy I had this opportunity and look forward to doing the same next season. I may write a few offseason articles, but if not, I will definitely have a few Saints-focused episodes on my YouTube channel, Jenks Island. Until next time, Who Dat!! Offensive MVP: Tyler Shough Defensive MVP: Chase Young Special Teams MVP: NONE (Please fire Phil Galiano)
The final game of the season is here!