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Several key players and signees went undrafted, meaning they're likely to come to Starkville for Brian O'Connor's first season leading the Bulldogs.
Purvis’ JoJo Parker (Toronto Blue Jays, Round 1) was viewed as a longshot to play at MSU because of his high pre-draft ranking. East Union’s Landon Harmon (Washington Nationals, Round 3) was also projected to be a high draft pick.
The Yankees started day two of the MLB Draft by taking another SEC pitcher. After selecting six in the first nine rounds last year, the Yankees picked Mississippi State junior left-hander Pico Kohn in the fourth round (134th overall) on Monday.
Former Northwest Mississippi College, Memphis baseball's James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets No. 433 overall in the 2025 MLB Draft.
Jacob Parker of Purvis will play for Mississippi State baseball instead of signing with the Diamondbacks, who drafted him in 19th round.
Washington leans into college experience while adding 11 hitters and nine pitchers. Top pick Eli Willits is expected to sign for below slot value.
East Union pitcher Landon Harmon, a Mississippi State signee, was selected No. 80 overall by the Washington Nationals in the 2025 MLB Draft.
With the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 draft, the Toronto Blue Jays selected shortstop JoJo Parker out of Purvis High School in Purvis, Mississippi.
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