Routt, Graveman taken on final day of pro baseball draft
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University had a pair of players on its roster and two signees drafted Wednesday on the final day of the Major League Baseball first-year player draft.
Turn pro or stay in Starkville? Decision unknown
STARKVILLE — If the Bulldogs head into next season with rising seniors Devin Jones and Nick Routt, their pitching staff will be the most experienced its been under coach John Cohen.
NCAA Regional pre-game: Vickerson’s second-half form; MSU’s options on the mound
ATLANTA — Jarrod Parks’ admitted hitting slump down the stretch of the season could have had a stronger impact on Mississippi State’s offense had it not been for fellow senior Nick Vickerson’s current hot streak.
Vickerson began the season as MSU’s leadoff man, and while he managed to score 20 runs through the first 14 games his batting average was just .250.
MSU pitcher Jones will try to regain form
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State pitcher Devin Jones has a world of potential.
He just has to realize it.
That’s the message MSU coach John Cohen has had for Jones dating back to last season when the Eupora native struggled to find the strike zone against Southeastern Conference competition.
Ranked opponent awaits MSU baseball in SEC opener
A year older, Mississippi State’s baseball team enters conference play with more tools and experience than it did last season.