Derek Curiel
American baseball player (born 2005)
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Derek Boaz Curiel (born May 24, 2005) is an American college baseball outfielder for the LSU Tigers.
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| Derek Curiel | |
|---|---|
Curiel at the White House in 2025 | |
| LSU Tigers – No. 6 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: May 24, 2005 Baldwin Park, California, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Amateur career
Curiel grew up in West Covina, California and attended Orange Lutheran High School.[1] He committed to play college baseball at LSU as a sophomore and was rated the top collegiate prospect in the nation by Perfect Game.[2] Curiel batted .358 with eight doubles and 15 stolen bases during his junior season.[3] He played for the United States national baseball team in the 2023 U-18 Baseball World Cup and hit .240 over nine games.[4] Curiel batted .314 as a senior.[5] While initially considered one of the better high school prospects for the 2024 MLB Draft, Curiel's stock fell during his senior year.[6][7] He ultimately decided to withdraw from the draft and enroll at LSU.[8]
Curiel entered his freshman season with the LSU Tigers as their starting left fielder.[9][10]