MLB Draft, Mississippi State and Jacob Parker
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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.
Key players Noah Sullivan and Gehrig Frei were not drafted, creating a likely return to Mississippi State. Top pitching prospect Jack Bauer will play for Mississippi State after not being drafted. Jacob Parker,
Davion Hickson, who transferred to Mississippi State baseball from Rice in June, was drafted in the fifth round by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Bulldogs' baseball program didn't experience any surprises in the first four rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft and that's a good thing for the team's fans.
East Union pitcher Landon Harmon, a Mississippi State signee, was selected No. 80 overall by the Washington Nationals in the 2025 MLB Draft.
Jack Bauer, a signee who throws 103 mph, will play for Mississippi State baseball in 2026 instead of signing an MLB contract.
Washington leans into college experience while adding 11 hitters and nine pitchers. Top pick Eli Willits is expected to sign for below slot value.
Jacob Parker of Purvis will play for Mississippi State baseball instead of signing with the Diamondbacks, who drafted him in 19th round.
Tennessee baseball had nine players picked in the 2025 MLB Draft, but it also got key players back and recruits to campus for Tony Vitello's roster.