Mississippi State Produces 40 Professional Baseball Players in 2026 Season

Mississippi State University has a long history of developing professional baseball talent. In 2026, 40 alumni are competing across Major League Baseball, Triple-A, Double-A, and lower levels, according to a university spokesperson.

Among those in the majors are All-Stars Adam Frazier, Brent Rooker, Jordan Westburg, Brandon Woodruff, and World Series champion Nathaniel Lowe. Rooker, Westburg, and Woodruff are two-time All-Stars. MSU has had 20 first-round draft picks, including Rooker, Westburg, Justin Foscue, Will Bednar, Landon Sims, and Jurrangelo Cijntje, highlighting the program’s success.

Frazier signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels and made the opening day roster. Rooker is with the Oakland Athletics, hitting a go-ahead RBI single in March. Lowe, with Cincinnati, recorded an RBI double in April. Westburg remains on the injured list with an elbow sprain, while Woodruff, with Milwaukee, earned a win in his season debut.

Other alumni are competing at various levels. J.T. Ginn of the Oakland Athletics threw three shutout innings in his recent appearance. Jake Mangum of the Tampa Bay Rays has continued to produce at the plate. Several players are in Triple-A and Double-A teams, including Will Bednar, Eric Cerantola, Justin Foscue, and Konnor Pilkington. Notably, Jurrangelo Cijntje earned a scoreless start for Springfield, and Landon Sims is in the minor leagues after being invited to spring training.

MSU’s baseball program continues to produce talent that advances to professional levels, with weekly updates available on HailState.com, according to university officials.

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