STARKVILLE — Mississippi State sluggers Ace Reese and Noah Sullivan picked up more postseason honors this week after impressive 2025 seasons. The pair were recognized in the American Baseball Coaches Association South All-Region team.
Reese, a sophomore, was named to the First Team while Noah Sullivan, a senior two-way player, was listed as a designated hitter on the Second Team.
On Wednesday, Reese also picked up a Third Team All-American selection from Perfect Game. He was a finalist for the Ferriss Trophy (awarded to the best college baseball player in Mississippi), a semi-finalist for the Dick Howser Trophy (awarded to the best player in college baseball) and a First Team All-SEC selection.
Reese started 57 games at third base for the Bulldogs, garnering nationwide recognition for his play and picking up the SEC Newcomer of the Year award.
Reese led the team in batting with a .352 average at the plate, 80 hits, 18 doubles, 21 home runs, 66 RBIs, 163 total bases and a .718 slugging percentage. He ranks second in the SEC in slugging and third in home runs and total bases.
Sullivan started all 59 games for MSU in 2025, recording a team-best .475 on-base percentage while batting .345 and recording 70 hits, 16 doubles, 15 homers and 46 RBI. His on-base percentage ranked third-best in the SEC.
Sullivan was a semifinalist alongside Reese for the Dick Howser Trophy and was also a semifinalist for the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award. He recorded seven midweek starts with a 1.96 ERA, 15 strikeouts and just three walks through 18 1/3 innings.
Reese announced his return to the Bulldogs for his junior year in 2026, putting transfer doubts to rest and committing to the new leadership under new head coach Brian O’Connor.
Sullivan is still able to return as well. He appeared at the public welcome ceremony for O’Connor, but his return will mostly depend on his professional status, as he is eligible for the Major League Baseball Draft in July.
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