Mississippi State University has continued its strong tradition of developing professional baseball players. In 2026, 42 former Bulldogs are active in professional leagues, including eight in Major League Baseball, according to the school’s athletics department.
Among the Major Leaguers are All-Stars Adam Frazier, Brent Rooker, Jordan Westburg, Brandon Woodruff, and World Series champion Nathaniel Lowe. MSU has produced 72 Major League players, 13 All-Stars, seven World Series champions, and 20 first-round draft picks, including Rooker, Westburg, Justin Foscue, Will Bednar, Landon Sims, and Jurrangelo Cijntje, the school said.
Current MLB players include Foscue of the Texas Rangers, Frazier of the Los Angeles Angels, Lowe of the Cincinnati Reds, Mangum of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Rooker of the Oakland Athletics, among others. Westburg, who underwent Tommy John surgery in May, is expected to miss the 2026 season.
In addition to MLB, Bulldogs are competing in Triple-A, Double-A, and Single-A levels. Notable players include Jurrangelo Cijntje with the Springfield Cardinals, Will Bednar with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, and Konnor Pilkington with the Toledo Mud Hens. The school said it will provide weekly updates on the players’ performances through HailState.com.
