The class is comprised of 11 high school prospects and eight junior college transfers.
Diamond Dawgs Announce 2017 Recruiting Class
November 28, 2016 | Baseball
STARKVILLE, Miss. – With the window of the early signing period having closed, 2016 Southeastern Conference Champion Mississippi State led by head baseball coach Andy Cannizaro boasts an impressive 2017 recruiting class.
"We are extremely excited about this 2017 signing class," said Cannizaro. "We have a tremendous mix of high-ceiling ability with off-the-chart makeup."
Hired as the head man on Nov. 5, Cannizaro has made the most of his time in Starkville thus far with help from MSU assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Will Coggin as they and the rest of the coaching staff reeled in a group of 19 future Diamond Dawgs.
"On the mound, we built this class with power arms that you need to compete at the highest level of the SEC," Cannizaro said. "Our group of position players will rival any group in America and these kids will impact the Mississippi State baseball program for a long time to come. Our staff worked relentlessly to put this elite group together and I want to thank them for all of their time in continuing to make Mississippi State one of the best places in America to play college baseball."
The class is comprised of 11 high school prospects, eight junior college transfers and within it, 10 high school All-Americans, three MLB Draft picks, three junior college All-Americans and a pair of Team USA participants. Perfect Game also has 11 of them ranked in the Top 500 for high school prospects and three ranked in Perfect Game's Junior College Top 50.
All eight of the pitchers in the class have thrown pitches touching 90 MPH, with five of those having thrown pitches that reached 94 MPH. Marshall Gilbert, Owen Lovell, Alex Pener and Reynaldo Rivera are each coming off seasons in which they hit double-digit home runs.
The 19-man group hails from eight states and one United States territory (Puerto Rico), with six of those coming from Alabama and five from Florida. A total of eight signees are ranked in Perfect Game's Top 50 in their respective home state.
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2017 Mississippi State Recruiting Class Roster
2017 Mississippi State Signing Class Bios
Tanner Allen • OF/IF • 6-0 • 180 • L/R • Mobile, Ala. (UMS-Wright Prep)
High School: Plays at UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile, Alabama • Coached by Kevin Raley • Tabbed by Perfect Game as the 151st-best prospect out of high school in the class of 2017, the 10th-best from Alabama • 2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American First Team • As a junior in 2016, hit .451 with five homers and 38 RBI while stealing 27 bases while helping the Saints to the 4A state title • Earned first team all-state and all-region honors • Named the AHSAA Class 4A Player of the Year • Played in the Alabama North/South All-Star Game • CBS MaxPreps All-National Team • Part of the USA Baseball 18U 40-man roster with Quentin Holmes • As a sophomore in 2015, named Class 4A all-state first team as well as first team all-region • Rawlings All-American in addition to being named to the Perfect Game WWBA All-American team • BayBear Classic Tournament MVP • As a freshman in 2014, earned honorable mention all-region honors • Held a 23-3 record as UMS' starting quarterback and helped the Saints capture the AHSAA Class 4A state title crown in 2012.
Personal: Born Tanner Gregory Allen on June 5, 1998, in Mobile, Alabama • Son of Greg and Windi Allen • Has a sister, Taylor • Chose MSU over offers from LSU and Auburn.
Jordan Anderson · OF · 6-2 · 190 ·R/R · Madison, Ala. (James Clemens HS)
High School: Plays at James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama · Coached by Corey Hamrick · Rated by MLB.com as one of the top-25 players in the class of 2017 for the MLB Draft · Pegged by Perfect Game as one 51st overall player in the class of 2017 · Tabbed 2016 third-team Underclass All-American by Perfect Game · As a junior in 2016, hit .390 with 39 RBI on the way to being named all-state · Earned all-state honors as a sophomore in 2015 after hitting at a .383 clip · As a freshman in 2014, owned a .300 average · 2015 Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention All-American · Played basketball as a freshman and sophomore · Was on the track and field team for JCHS · Plays travel ball for FTB Tucci and helped his team to the Perfect Game 17U WWBA title in July 2016 · Hit .437 in 2016 on the way to being named an All-American and All-Tournament by Perfect Game · Named all-tournament in 2015 after hitting .401 · Member of the National Art Honor Society and is a National High School Scholar Student.
Personal: Born Christopher Jordan Anderson on Dec. 16, 1998, in Huntsville, Alabama · Son of Kelvin and Christina Anderson · Has a brother, Justin · His father, Kelvin, graduated from MSU · Chose MSU over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, Florida International, and others · Intends to major in kinesiology at MSU · Twitter handle is @21janderson.
Troy Bacon • RHP • 6-1 • 180 • R/R • Tampa, Fla. (Santa Fe [FL] College)
Junior College: Currently plays at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida • Coached by Johnny Wiggs • Was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 37th round of the 2016 MLB Draft in June • Ranks No. 9 in Perfect Game's Top 50 Junior College Prospects • Tabbed a Freshman All-American by the NJCAA • Earned FCSAA Pitcher of the Year as well as Closer of the Year honors from both the Mid-Florida Conference and the State of Florida after a stellar freshman season in which he went 4-2 with 15 saves and a 1.23 ERA as SFC's closer • Struck out 59 batters in 44.0 IP for the Saints • Was named to the Florida State Tournament All-Tournament team • Helped the Saints to take the Mid-Florida Conference championship as well as the Florida State Regional title • Played summer ball for the Madison Mallards in the Northwoods League • Went 6-2 with six saves and a 2.23 ERA for the Mallards, striking out 56 batters in 36.1 innings en route to earning midseason and postseason All-Star honors.
High School: Played at Sickles High School in Tampa, Florida • Coached by Bob Pagano • Holds a career record of 14-10 and a 2.03 ERA with 204 strikeouts in 176.0 IP • Was also a solid hitter, hitting .322 with 53 RBI over his four seasons • Four-time All-Conference selection • Three-time Golden Bat Award winner, three-time Golden Glove winner and two-time Golden Arm award recipient • As a senior, held a 3-2 record with a 1.75 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 36.0 innings for the Gryphons, while allowing just six walks • In 2014, as a junior, he went 7-2 with a 1.01 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 62.1 IP • His sophomore season saw him hold a 2.69 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 52 innings • Saw some time as a freshman, going 2-2 with a 3.55 ERA.
Personal: Born Troy Ormando Bacon on Sept. 26, 1996, in Tampa, Florida • Son of Orlando Bacon and Amanda Sims • Has five siblings: Orlando, Jr., Trey, Tye, Rolanda, and Shelita • Chose MSU over offers from LSU, Texas, South Carolina and Florida • Intends to major in anthropology • Favorite athlete is Derek Jeter • Twitter handle is @Troy_Bacon.
Chad Bryant · RHP · 6-1 · 200 · R/R · Thomasville, Ala. (Thomasville HS)
High School: Preps at Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Alabama · Coached by Robby Carpenter · Ranked 80th overall in the class of 2017 by Perfect Game · Named second team all-state in 2016, going 8-1 with a 1.62 ERA on the mound · Struck out 86 batters in 47.2 innings pitched on the way to earning his team's Cy Young Award · As a sophomore in 2015, went 6-3 with a 4.02 ERA · Struck out 58 batters in 38.1 innings · Earned his team's Silver Slugger Award · As a freshman, was named by his team as the Rookie of the Year · Played travel ball for the East Coast Sox 16U, helping them to the 16U WWBA in Emerson, Ga. in July 2016 · Played quarterback for the Thomasville Tigers and earned the Tiger Pride award as a junior in 2015.
Personal: Born Chadwick Scott Bryant on Aug. 3, 1999, in Grove Hill, Alabama · Son of Chad and Nakita Bryant · Has four siblings: Alexis, Beau, Dallas and Diego · Chose MSU over offers from Southern Miss and Jacksonville State · Twitter handle is @chadwickbryant2.
Justin Foscue • INF • 6-0 • 190 • R/R • Huntsville, Ala. (Virgil Grissom HS)
High School: Currently plays at Virgil Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama • Coached by Travis Tate • Played for Team Alabama in 2016 • In 2015 and 2016, was named Perfect Game All-American-Honorable Mention • As a junior in 2016, hit .423 with 15 doubles, 5 homers and 26 RBI • Stole a school-record 37 bases in 38 tries • Named Player of the Year for Huntsville City while also earning First Team All-State honors • Named All-Huntsville Region Team and Huntsville All-City team • Named to the Huntsville All-City team as a sophomore and a freshman as well • In 2015, hit .302 with 10 doubles, a homer and 8 RBI while swiping 13 bases • As a freshman in 2014, hit .296 with four doubles and 11 RBI.
Personal: Born Justin Connor Foscue on March 2, 1999, in Huntsville, Alabama • Son of Bob and Maggie Foscue • Has two siblings: Brian and Virginia • Chose MSU over offers from Alabama, Troy, Samford, and others • Undecided on a major • Twitter handle is @jfoscue.
Marshall Gilbert • C • 6-1 • 220 • R/R • Trevor, Wisc. (John A. Logan [IL] College)
Junior College: Plays at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois • Coached by Kyle Suprenaunt • In 2016 as a freshman, hit .406 with 12 homers and 67 RBI while throwing out 10 of 18 base-stealers • Earned first team all-district and all-region honors while also taking second team DI-NJCAA All-American honors.
High School: Prepped at Westosha Central High School in Salem, Wisconsin • Coached by Jake Morman • As a senior in 2015, hit .480 with 12 doubles, five homers and 36 RBI • Named first team all-conference as a catcher and conference player of the year • Tabbed first team all-county and second team all-region • Helped WCHS to SLC Conference runner-up in 2015 • All-conference performer in basketball.
Personal: Born Marshall Thomas Gilbert on Feb. 21, 1997, in Appleton, Wisconsin • Son of Phillip and Denise Gilbert • Has a brother, Garrett • Chose MSU over offers from Illinois, Western Kentucky, Southeast Missouri and Old Dominion • Intends to major in business at MSU • Twitter handle is @MarshallG28.
Josh Hatcher • OF • 6-2 • 180 • L/L • Albany, Ga. (Lee County [GA] HS)
High School: Plays at Lee County High School in Leesburg, Georgia • Coached by Brandon Brock • Tabbed by Perfect Game as the 135th-best high school prospect in the class of 2017, and No. 11 in the state of Georgia • 2016 Under Armor Pre-season All-America selection • Pre-season All-State selection • 2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American third team • As a junior in 2016, hit .353 with four homers and 15 RBI • On the mound, he held a 6-2 record with a 1.35 ERA and 41 strikeouts • Named 2016 All-Region first team and earned second team All-State accolades while helping Lee County HS win the Region 1-6A title • As a sophomore, he hit .329 with a homer and 16 RBI while going 2-2 on the mound with a 1.62 ERA • 2015 Perfect Game Underclass Honorable Mention All-American • Second team All-Region honoree • Plays travel ball for Chain National under coach Andy Burress.
Personal: Born Joshua Jacob Hatcher on Sept. 3, 1998, in Albany, Georgia • Son of Greg Hatcher • Has two brothers: Ryan and Preston, and a sister: Brooke • Chose MSU over Florida State, Alabama, Auburn and Kennesaw State • Intends to study sports marketing • Twitter handle is @joshuahatcher13.
Quentin Holmes • OF • 6-1 • 175 • R/R • East Elmhurst, N.Y. (Monsignor McClancy Memorial HS)
High School: Tabbed the No. 1 overall player in New York by Perfect Game, and the 26th-best player in the class of 2017 • 2016 Perfect Game first team Underclass All American • Named an Under Armor All-American • At the Perfect Game National Showcase, earned the "Fastest Man" award • Part of the USA Baseball 18U 40-man roster with Tanner Allen • Prepped at Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School • Coached by Nick Melito • As a junior in 2016, hit .400 with 7 home runs and 64 RBI • Stole 52 bases • CHSAA All-City first team • Plays travel ball for New York Steelheads • Also ran track, earning varsity MVP honors in his freshman and sophomore years.
Personal: Born Quentin S. Holmes on July 7, 1999, in Queens, New York • Son of Steven and Delia Holmes • Has a brother, Quincy • Intends to major in business management at MSU • Chose MSU over offers from Vanderbilt, Virginia, Miami, and others • Twitter handle is @jonezz_quentin.
Bryce Hutchinson • P/1B • 6-6 • 255 • R/R • Port Orange, Fla. (DeLand HS)
High School: Plays high school at DeLand High School • Coached by his father, Roger Hutchinson • Named 2016 Underclass All-America first team by Perfect Game • Ranked by Perfect Game as the 24th-best high school player in the state of Florida and 99th in the entire 2017 class • Plays travel ball for FTB Tucci and helped his team to the Perfect Game 17U WWBA title in July 2016 • Before transferring to DeLand with his dad prior to his senior season, played for Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, Florida • As a junior, earned All-Area first team honors as a pitcher and infielder • Hit .276 with 2 home runs at the plate and notched an area-best 5 saves on the mound.
Personal: Born Bryson Hutchinson on Oct. 21, 1998, in Huntington, West Virginia • Son of Roger and Trish Hutchinson • His father played college baseball at Marshall • Has one brother, Gage • Favorite baseball player is Bryce Harper • Chose MSU over Kentucky and others • Intends to major in business • Twitter handle is @Itsbrycehutch.
Rowdey Jordan • INF • 5-10 • 180 • S/R • Auburn, Ala. (Auburn HS)
High School: Tabbed by Perfect Game as the 16th overall prospect in the state of Alabama and the third-best shortstop • Prepped at Auburn High School • Coached by Matt Cimo • 2016 Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention All-American • As a junior, hit .380 with 5 homers, 33 RBI and 17 stolen bases • As a sophomore in 2015, took the area batting title with a .445 clip in addition to 8 homers and 33 RBI • 2015 Class 7A First Team All-State as a sophomore • Also played football for the Tigers.
Personal: Born William Kevin Jordan on Jan. 27, 1999 in Auburn, Alabama • Son of Kevin and Angel Jordan • Has three siblings: Mackenzie, Jayden, and Addison • Intends to major in either engineering or business • Chose MSU over Auburn and Georgia Tech • Twitter handle is @Rowdey_Jordan86.
Jared Liebelt • RHP • 6-1 • 165 • R/R • Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsee [IL] CC)
Junior College: Currently plays junior college ball at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois, after originally signing with Villanova • Coached by Brad Unger • Named 2nd Team All-Region and Region 4 Tournament MVP • Garnered NJCAA Division III Pitcher of the Week honors twice • Helped his team to the 2016 Region 4 title and District B championship • As a freshman, held a 9-4 record with a 2.11 ERA • Struck out 100 batters while walking just 24 • Earned Illinois Sky Conference All-Conference honors • Played summer ball for the LaCrosse (Wisconsin) Loggers in the Northwoods League.
High School: Prepped at West Aurora (Illinois) High School • Coached by John Reeves • Named Upstate 8 Conference All-Conference in 2015 • Named Academic All-Conference all three of his varsity years • Participated in National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society •
Personal: Born Jared Timothy Liebelt on Jan. 20, 1997, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Son of Tim and Jody Liebelt • Has a sister, Jordyn • Chose MSU over offers from Arizona, Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Nevada and New Mexico • Intends to major in Psychology • Twitter handle is @jared_liebelt18.
Owen Lovell • OF/1B/P • 6-4 • 225 • R/R • Cullman, Ala. (Cullman HS)
High School: Plays high school ball at Cullman High School • Coached by Brent Patterson • Rated by Perfect Game as the 144th overall prospect in the class of 2017 and the ninth-best player in Alabama • As a junior in 2016, was named Mr. Baseball by Alabama Sportswriters Association, making him just the second junior to earn the prestigious award • Garnered Louisville Slugger 1st Team All-America • All-USA Second Team • Voted first team All-State as an outfielder • Named Class 6A Player of the Year, as well as Cullman Player of the Year • On the mound, went 7-1 with a 1.51 ERA, striking out 63 batters in 51 innings • Hit .392 with 14 homers and 64 RBI and 24 stolen bases • Helped the Bearcats to the 2015 6A state title as a sophomore, hitting .394 with 12 homers and 61 RBI • On the mound, held a 6-0 record with a 1.66 ERA and 27 strikeouts • As a freshman, hit .436 with a school-record 29 doubles, 14 homers and 64 RBI on his way to winning Class 5A Hitter of the Year honors • Played summer travel ball with the Georgia Jackets.
Personal: Born Owen Griffith Lovell on June 13, 1998, in Cullman, Alabama • Son of Donovan and S.F. Lovell • Undecided on a major • Chose MSU over Alabama • Twitter handle is @theCamel_1.
John Mason • RHP • 6-1 • 185 • R/R • Tampa, Fla. (Wallace State CC-Dothan [AL])
Junior College: Plays junior college ball at Wallace State Community College-Dothan (Alabama) • Ranks 14th in Perfect Game's Top 50 Junior College Prospects • As a freshman, went 5-4 with a 3.19 ERA and a save • Struck out 45 batters in 59.1 innings pitched.
High School: Prepped at Newsome High School in Lithia, Florida • Coached by Bill Highsmith • Named 2013 Perfect Game Underclass All-American Honorable Mention.
Personal: Born John Joseph Mason on Oct. 13, 1995, in Tampa, Florida • Son of Robert and Stacey Mason • Has a sister, Victoria • Chose MSU over offers from Alabama, Florida State and South Florida • Intends to major in pre-veterinary medicine • Twitter handle is @mason_john95.
Pearson McMahan • RHP • 6-3 • 205 • L/R • Middleburg, Fla. (St. John's River State [FL] CC)
Junior College: Currently plays junior college ball at St. John's River State CC in Palatka, Florida • Coached by Ross Jones • Ranked No. 28 in Perfect Game's Top 50 Junior College Prospects • As a redshirt freshman in 2016, went 6-1 with a 2.76 ERA • Struck out 61 batters in 42.1 IP • Tabbed second team All-State • Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round of the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft in June • Originally signed out of high school with the University of North Florida, but sat out his first year as a redshirt.
High School: Prepped at Middleburg High School • Coached by Alan Burnsed • 2014 Honorable Mention Perfect Game Preseason All-American • Played in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Game as a senior in 2014 • Played travel ball for the North Florida Storm • Was a member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born John Pearson McMahan III on July 1, 1996, in Orange Park, Florida • Son of John McMahan II and Stacy Scitticatt • Has two siblings: Gage and Jordan • Intends to major in psychology • Chose MSU over multiple schools.
Alex Pener • 1B • 6-1 • 200 • S/R • Overland Park, Kan. (Scottsdale [AZ] CC)
Junior College: Plays for coach Alex Cherney at Scottsdale (Arizona) Community College • In 2016 was named first team All-Region, first team all-conference and second-team All-America • Was named ACCAC Player of the Week after hitting for the cycle and hitting homers from both sides of the plate in the same game • Hit .321 with 11 homers and 48 RBI.
High School: Prepped at Blue Valley Northwest High School • Coached by Corby Lange • Named first team All-State as a closer and second team as a first baseman
Personal: Born Louis Alexander Pener on Nov. 5, 1995, in Overland Park, Kansas • Son of Gary and Victoria Pener • Has twin brothers, Brett and Kyle as well as a sister, Jordan • Intends to major in business • Twitter handle is @alexpener.
Reynaldo Rivera • 1B/OF • 6-6 • 250 • L/R • Toa Alta, Puerto Rico (Chipola [FL] JC)
Junior College: Plays junior college ball at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida • Coached by Jeff Johnson • Named first-team Panhandle Conference and first-team all-state • Hit .397 with 10 homers and 67 RBI as a freshman in 2016 • Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 24th round, 734th overall, of the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft in June
High School: Prepped at International Baseball Academy High School in Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
Personal: Born Reynaldo Rivera on June 14, 1997, in San Juan, Puerto Rico • Son of Reynaldo and Ivelisse Rivera • Chose MSU over Auburn and FIU • Has two siblings: Tatiana and Gloriedys • Intends to study a pre-physical therapy major at MSU • Twitter handle is @pachy144.
Zane Stephens • RHP • 6-1 • 165 • R/R • Live Oak, Fla. (Suwannee HS)
High School: Prepped at Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida • Coached by Justin Bruce • As a junior in 2016, held a perfect 5-0 record with a save and a 2.80 ERA • Struck out 55 batters in 40 innings pitched • As a sophomore, went 4-0 with two saves and a 1.24 ERA while striking out 33 batters and walking just nine in 28.1 innings • Played travel ball for Next Level Baseball, going 4-1 with a 0.71 ERA en route to earning All-Tournament honors five times before his junior year • Before his senior campaign, played travel ball for Orlando Scorpions 2017 Prime, going 6-1 with 40 strikeouts and a 1.59 ERA on the way to earning six All-Tournament selections.
Personal: Born Zane Grayson Stephens on Jan. 6, 1999, in Statesville, North Carolina • Son of Keith and Talley Stephens • Has a brother, Parker, a sister, Jordan • Undecided on a major • Chose MSU over Florida Atlantic and Troy • Twitter handle is @Stephens1225.
Cam Voss · LHP · 6-2 · 190 · L/L · Fredonia, N.Y. (Niagara County [NY] CC)
Junior College: Currently plays at Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, New York · Coached by Matt Clinger-Smith · Helped the Thunder Wolves to the 2016 Region III title in NJCAA Division III · As a freshman in 2016, made 11 appearances (7 starts) and went 4-1 with a 1.60 ERA and two saves · Struck out 71 batters in 45 innings pitched for NCCC.
High School: Prepped at Fredonia High School in Fredonia, New York · Coached by Vince Gullo · Named first team all-state as a senior in 2015 · As a junior in 2014, was tabbed second team all-state · As a sophomore in 2013, earned fourth team all-state honors while helping the Hillbillies to the New York Class B state title · Also starred on the basketball court and the football field · Was an all-league selection on the hardwood as a senior in 2015 while twice being named all-league on the gridiron.
Personal: Born Cameron James Voss on March 19, 1997, in Buffalo, New York · Son of Kevin and Suzzane Voss · Has a brother, Lucas · Chose MSU over offers from Western Kentucky and Canisius · Intends to study sports management at MSU · Twitter handle is @cam_voss19.
Jordan Westburg • INF • 6-2 • 190 • R/R • New Braunfels, Texas (New Braunfels HS)
High School: Currently plays for New Braunfels High School • Coached by Bobby Alford • In 2016, hit .407 with 22 RBI and 4 homers on his way to being named 1st Team All-District and 1st Team All-State as a junior • Named to the 2016 Texas Rangers Area Code Team • Also played football and basketball in high school • Named Academic All-District and is a member of National Honor Society • Perfect Game ranks him as the 18th-best player in the class of 2017 in Texas and the third-best shortstop
Personal: Born Jordan Cole Westburg on Feb. 18, 1999, in New Braunfels, Texas • Son of Paul and Christine Westburg • Has a younger brother, Jesse • Chose MSU over offers from Baylor, Houston, Kentucky and others • Intends to major in either kinesiology or business education.
"We are extremely excited about this 2017 signing class," said Cannizaro. "We have a tremendous mix of high-ceiling ability with off-the-chart makeup."
Hired as the head man on Nov. 5, Cannizaro has made the most of his time in Starkville thus far with help from MSU assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Will Coggin as they and the rest of the coaching staff reeled in a group of 19 future Diamond Dawgs.
"On the mound, we built this class with power arms that you need to compete at the highest level of the SEC," Cannizaro said. "Our group of position players will rival any group in America and these kids will impact the Mississippi State baseball program for a long time to come. Our staff worked relentlessly to put this elite group together and I want to thank them for all of their time in continuing to make Mississippi State one of the best places in America to play college baseball."
The class is comprised of 11 high school prospects, eight junior college transfers and within it, 10 high school All-Americans, three MLB Draft picks, three junior college All-Americans and a pair of Team USA participants. Perfect Game also has 11 of them ranked in the Top 500 for high school prospects and three ranked in Perfect Game's Junior College Top 50.
All eight of the pitchers in the class have thrown pitches touching 90 MPH, with five of those having thrown pitches that reached 94 MPH. Marshall Gilbert, Owen Lovell, Alex Pener and Reynaldo Rivera are each coming off seasons in which they hit double-digit home runs.
The 19-man group hails from eight states and one United States territory (Puerto Rico), with six of those coming from Alabama and five from Florida. A total of eight signees are ranked in Perfect Game's Top 50 in their respective home state.
For more information on the Diamond Dawg program, follow the program on Twitter, like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram by searching for "HailStateBB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap."
2017 Mississippi State Recruiting Class Roster
| Name | Position | B/T | Ht. | Wt. | Hometown (HS/Previous School) |
| Tanner Allen | OF/IF | L/R | 6-1 | 180 | Mobile, Ala. (UMS-Wright Prep) |
| Jordan Anderson | OF | R/R | 6-1 | 190 | Madison, Ala. (James Clemens HS) |
| Troy Bacon | P | R/R | 6-1 | 180 | Tampa, Fla. (Santa Fe [FL] College) |
| Chad Bryant | P | R/R | 6-1 | 200 | Thomasville, Ala. (Thomasville HS) |
| Justin Foscue | IF | R/R | 6-0 | 190 | Huntsville, Ala. (Virgil Grissom HS) |
| Marshall Gilbert | C | R/R | 6-1 | 220 | Trevor, Wisc. (John A. Logan [IL] College) |
| Josh Hatcher | OF | L/L | 6-2 | 180 | Albany, Ga. (Lee County HS) |
| Quentin Holmes | OF | R/R | 6-1 | 175 | East Elmhurst, N.Y. (Monsignor McClancy Memorial HS) |
| Bryce Hutchinson | P/1B | R/R | 6-6 | 255 | Port Orange, Fla. (DeLand HS) |
| Rowdey Jordan | IF | S/R | 5-10 | 180 | Auburn, Ala. (Auburn HS) |
| Jared Liebelt | P | R/R | 6-1 | 165 | Aurora, Illinois (Waubonsee [IL] CC) |
| Owen Lovell | OF/1B/P | R/R | 6-4 | 225 | Cullman, Ala. (Cullman High School) |
| John Mason | P | R/R | 6-1 | 185 | Tampa, Fla. (Wallace State CC-Dothan [AL]) |
| Pearson McMahan | P | L/R | 6-3 | 205 | Middleburg, Fla. (St. John's River State [FL] CC) |
| Alex Pener | 1B | S/R | 6-1 | 200 | Overland Park, Kan. (Scottsdale [AZ] CC) |
| Rey Rivera | 1B/OF | L/R | 6-6 | 250 | Toa Alta, Puerto Rico (Chipola [FL] JC) |
| Zane Stephens | P | R/R | 6-1 | 165 | Live Oak, Fla. (Suwannee HS) |
| Cam Voss | P | L/L | 6-2 | 190 | Fredonia, N.Y. (Niagara County [NY] CC) |
| Jostan Westburg | IF | R/R | 6-2 | 190 | New Braunfels, Texas (New Braunfels HS) |
2017 Mississippi State Signing Class Bios
Tanner Allen • OF/IF • 6-0 • 180 • L/R • Mobile, Ala. (UMS-Wright Prep)
High School: Plays at UMS-Wright Preparatory School in Mobile, Alabama • Coached by Kevin Raley • Tabbed by Perfect Game as the 151st-best prospect out of high school in the class of 2017, the 10th-best from Alabama • 2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American First Team • As a junior in 2016, hit .451 with five homers and 38 RBI while stealing 27 bases while helping the Saints to the 4A state title • Earned first team all-state and all-region honors • Named the AHSAA Class 4A Player of the Year • Played in the Alabama North/South All-Star Game • CBS MaxPreps All-National Team • Part of the USA Baseball 18U 40-man roster with Quentin Holmes • As a sophomore in 2015, named Class 4A all-state first team as well as first team all-region • Rawlings All-American in addition to being named to the Perfect Game WWBA All-American team • BayBear Classic Tournament MVP • As a freshman in 2014, earned honorable mention all-region honors • Held a 23-3 record as UMS' starting quarterback and helped the Saints capture the AHSAA Class 4A state title crown in 2012.
Personal: Born Tanner Gregory Allen on June 5, 1998, in Mobile, Alabama • Son of Greg and Windi Allen • Has a sister, Taylor • Chose MSU over offers from LSU and Auburn.
Jordan Anderson · OF · 6-2 · 190 ·R/R · Madison, Ala. (James Clemens HS)
High School: Plays at James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama · Coached by Corey Hamrick · Rated by MLB.com as one of the top-25 players in the class of 2017 for the MLB Draft · Pegged by Perfect Game as one 51st overall player in the class of 2017 · Tabbed 2016 third-team Underclass All-American by Perfect Game · As a junior in 2016, hit .390 with 39 RBI on the way to being named all-state · Earned all-state honors as a sophomore in 2015 after hitting at a .383 clip · As a freshman in 2014, owned a .300 average · 2015 Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention All-American · Played basketball as a freshman and sophomore · Was on the track and field team for JCHS · Plays travel ball for FTB Tucci and helped his team to the Perfect Game 17U WWBA title in July 2016 · Hit .437 in 2016 on the way to being named an All-American and All-Tournament by Perfect Game · Named all-tournament in 2015 after hitting .401 · Member of the National Art Honor Society and is a National High School Scholar Student.
Personal: Born Christopher Jordan Anderson on Dec. 16, 1998, in Huntsville, Alabama · Son of Kelvin and Christina Anderson · Has a brother, Justin · His father, Kelvin, graduated from MSU · Chose MSU over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, Florida International, and others · Intends to major in kinesiology at MSU · Twitter handle is @21janderson.
Troy Bacon • RHP • 6-1 • 180 • R/R • Tampa, Fla. (Santa Fe [FL] College)
Junior College: Currently plays at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida • Coached by Johnny Wiggs • Was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 37th round of the 2016 MLB Draft in June • Ranks No. 9 in Perfect Game's Top 50 Junior College Prospects • Tabbed a Freshman All-American by the NJCAA • Earned FCSAA Pitcher of the Year as well as Closer of the Year honors from both the Mid-Florida Conference and the State of Florida after a stellar freshman season in which he went 4-2 with 15 saves and a 1.23 ERA as SFC's closer • Struck out 59 batters in 44.0 IP for the Saints • Was named to the Florida State Tournament All-Tournament team • Helped the Saints to take the Mid-Florida Conference championship as well as the Florida State Regional title • Played summer ball for the Madison Mallards in the Northwoods League • Went 6-2 with six saves and a 2.23 ERA for the Mallards, striking out 56 batters in 36.1 innings en route to earning midseason and postseason All-Star honors.
High School: Played at Sickles High School in Tampa, Florida • Coached by Bob Pagano • Holds a career record of 14-10 and a 2.03 ERA with 204 strikeouts in 176.0 IP • Was also a solid hitter, hitting .322 with 53 RBI over his four seasons • Four-time All-Conference selection • Three-time Golden Bat Award winner, three-time Golden Glove winner and two-time Golden Arm award recipient • As a senior, held a 3-2 record with a 1.75 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 36.0 innings for the Gryphons, while allowing just six walks • In 2014, as a junior, he went 7-2 with a 1.01 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 62.1 IP • His sophomore season saw him hold a 2.69 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 52 innings • Saw some time as a freshman, going 2-2 with a 3.55 ERA.
Personal: Born Troy Ormando Bacon on Sept. 26, 1996, in Tampa, Florida • Son of Orlando Bacon and Amanda Sims • Has five siblings: Orlando, Jr., Trey, Tye, Rolanda, and Shelita • Chose MSU over offers from LSU, Texas, South Carolina and Florida • Intends to major in anthropology • Favorite athlete is Derek Jeter • Twitter handle is @Troy_Bacon.
Chad Bryant · RHP · 6-1 · 200 · R/R · Thomasville, Ala. (Thomasville HS)
High School: Preps at Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Alabama · Coached by Robby Carpenter · Ranked 80th overall in the class of 2017 by Perfect Game · Named second team all-state in 2016, going 8-1 with a 1.62 ERA on the mound · Struck out 86 batters in 47.2 innings pitched on the way to earning his team's Cy Young Award · As a sophomore in 2015, went 6-3 with a 4.02 ERA · Struck out 58 batters in 38.1 innings · Earned his team's Silver Slugger Award · As a freshman, was named by his team as the Rookie of the Year · Played travel ball for the East Coast Sox 16U, helping them to the 16U WWBA in Emerson, Ga. in July 2016 · Played quarterback for the Thomasville Tigers and earned the Tiger Pride award as a junior in 2015.
Personal: Born Chadwick Scott Bryant on Aug. 3, 1999, in Grove Hill, Alabama · Son of Chad and Nakita Bryant · Has four siblings: Alexis, Beau, Dallas and Diego · Chose MSU over offers from Southern Miss and Jacksonville State · Twitter handle is @chadwickbryant2.
Justin Foscue • INF • 6-0 • 190 • R/R • Huntsville, Ala. (Virgil Grissom HS)
High School: Currently plays at Virgil Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama • Coached by Travis Tate • Played for Team Alabama in 2016 • In 2015 and 2016, was named Perfect Game All-American-Honorable Mention • As a junior in 2016, hit .423 with 15 doubles, 5 homers and 26 RBI • Stole a school-record 37 bases in 38 tries • Named Player of the Year for Huntsville City while also earning First Team All-State honors • Named All-Huntsville Region Team and Huntsville All-City team • Named to the Huntsville All-City team as a sophomore and a freshman as well • In 2015, hit .302 with 10 doubles, a homer and 8 RBI while swiping 13 bases • As a freshman in 2014, hit .296 with four doubles and 11 RBI.
Personal: Born Justin Connor Foscue on March 2, 1999, in Huntsville, Alabama • Son of Bob and Maggie Foscue • Has two siblings: Brian and Virginia • Chose MSU over offers from Alabama, Troy, Samford, and others • Undecided on a major • Twitter handle is @jfoscue.
Marshall Gilbert • C • 6-1 • 220 • R/R • Trevor, Wisc. (John A. Logan [IL] College)
Junior College: Plays at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois • Coached by Kyle Suprenaunt • In 2016 as a freshman, hit .406 with 12 homers and 67 RBI while throwing out 10 of 18 base-stealers • Earned first team all-district and all-region honors while also taking second team DI-NJCAA All-American honors.
High School: Prepped at Westosha Central High School in Salem, Wisconsin • Coached by Jake Morman • As a senior in 2015, hit .480 with 12 doubles, five homers and 36 RBI • Named first team all-conference as a catcher and conference player of the year • Tabbed first team all-county and second team all-region • Helped WCHS to SLC Conference runner-up in 2015 • All-conference performer in basketball.
Personal: Born Marshall Thomas Gilbert on Feb. 21, 1997, in Appleton, Wisconsin • Son of Phillip and Denise Gilbert • Has a brother, Garrett • Chose MSU over offers from Illinois, Western Kentucky, Southeast Missouri and Old Dominion • Intends to major in business at MSU • Twitter handle is @MarshallG28.
Josh Hatcher • OF • 6-2 • 180 • L/L • Albany, Ga. (Lee County [GA] HS)
High School: Plays at Lee County High School in Leesburg, Georgia • Coached by Brandon Brock • Tabbed by Perfect Game as the 135th-best high school prospect in the class of 2017, and No. 11 in the state of Georgia • 2016 Under Armor Pre-season All-America selection • Pre-season All-State selection • 2016 Perfect Game Underclass All-American third team • As a junior in 2016, hit .353 with four homers and 15 RBI • On the mound, he held a 6-2 record with a 1.35 ERA and 41 strikeouts • Named 2016 All-Region first team and earned second team All-State accolades while helping Lee County HS win the Region 1-6A title • As a sophomore, he hit .329 with a homer and 16 RBI while going 2-2 on the mound with a 1.62 ERA • 2015 Perfect Game Underclass Honorable Mention All-American • Second team All-Region honoree • Plays travel ball for Chain National under coach Andy Burress.
Personal: Born Joshua Jacob Hatcher on Sept. 3, 1998, in Albany, Georgia • Son of Greg Hatcher • Has two brothers: Ryan and Preston, and a sister: Brooke • Chose MSU over Florida State, Alabama, Auburn and Kennesaw State • Intends to study sports marketing • Twitter handle is @joshuahatcher13.
Quentin Holmes • OF • 6-1 • 175 • R/R • East Elmhurst, N.Y. (Monsignor McClancy Memorial HS)
High School: Tabbed the No. 1 overall player in New York by Perfect Game, and the 26th-best player in the class of 2017 • 2016 Perfect Game first team Underclass All American • Named an Under Armor All-American • At the Perfect Game National Showcase, earned the "Fastest Man" award • Part of the USA Baseball 18U 40-man roster with Tanner Allen • Prepped at Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School • Coached by Nick Melito • As a junior in 2016, hit .400 with 7 home runs and 64 RBI • Stole 52 bases • CHSAA All-City first team • Plays travel ball for New York Steelheads • Also ran track, earning varsity MVP honors in his freshman and sophomore years.
Personal: Born Quentin S. Holmes on July 7, 1999, in Queens, New York • Son of Steven and Delia Holmes • Has a brother, Quincy • Intends to major in business management at MSU • Chose MSU over offers from Vanderbilt, Virginia, Miami, and others • Twitter handle is @jonezz_quentin.
Bryce Hutchinson • P/1B • 6-6 • 255 • R/R • Port Orange, Fla. (DeLand HS)
High School: Plays high school at DeLand High School • Coached by his father, Roger Hutchinson • Named 2016 Underclass All-America first team by Perfect Game • Ranked by Perfect Game as the 24th-best high school player in the state of Florida and 99th in the entire 2017 class • Plays travel ball for FTB Tucci and helped his team to the Perfect Game 17U WWBA title in July 2016 • Before transferring to DeLand with his dad prior to his senior season, played for Spruce Creek High School in Port Orange, Florida • As a junior, earned All-Area first team honors as a pitcher and infielder • Hit .276 with 2 home runs at the plate and notched an area-best 5 saves on the mound.
Personal: Born Bryson Hutchinson on Oct. 21, 1998, in Huntington, West Virginia • Son of Roger and Trish Hutchinson • His father played college baseball at Marshall • Has one brother, Gage • Favorite baseball player is Bryce Harper • Chose MSU over Kentucky and others • Intends to major in business • Twitter handle is @Itsbrycehutch.
Rowdey Jordan • INF • 5-10 • 180 • S/R • Auburn, Ala. (Auburn HS)
High School: Tabbed by Perfect Game as the 16th overall prospect in the state of Alabama and the third-best shortstop • Prepped at Auburn High School • Coached by Matt Cimo • 2016 Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention All-American • As a junior, hit .380 with 5 homers, 33 RBI and 17 stolen bases • As a sophomore in 2015, took the area batting title with a .445 clip in addition to 8 homers and 33 RBI • 2015 Class 7A First Team All-State as a sophomore • Also played football for the Tigers.
Personal: Born William Kevin Jordan on Jan. 27, 1999 in Auburn, Alabama • Son of Kevin and Angel Jordan • Has three siblings: Mackenzie, Jayden, and Addison • Intends to major in either engineering or business • Chose MSU over Auburn and Georgia Tech • Twitter handle is @Rowdey_Jordan86.
Jared Liebelt • RHP • 6-1 • 165 • R/R • Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsee [IL] CC)
Junior College: Currently plays junior college ball at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois, after originally signing with Villanova • Coached by Brad Unger • Named 2nd Team All-Region and Region 4 Tournament MVP • Garnered NJCAA Division III Pitcher of the Week honors twice • Helped his team to the 2016 Region 4 title and District B championship • As a freshman, held a 9-4 record with a 2.11 ERA • Struck out 100 batters while walking just 24 • Earned Illinois Sky Conference All-Conference honors • Played summer ball for the LaCrosse (Wisconsin) Loggers in the Northwoods League.
High School: Prepped at West Aurora (Illinois) High School • Coached by John Reeves • Named Upstate 8 Conference All-Conference in 2015 • Named Academic All-Conference all three of his varsity years • Participated in National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society •
Personal: Born Jared Timothy Liebelt on Jan. 20, 1997, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Son of Tim and Jody Liebelt • Has a sister, Jordyn • Chose MSU over offers from Arizona, Kentucky, Southern Illinois, Nevada and New Mexico • Intends to major in Psychology • Twitter handle is @jared_liebelt18.
Owen Lovell • OF/1B/P • 6-4 • 225 • R/R • Cullman, Ala. (Cullman HS)
High School: Plays high school ball at Cullman High School • Coached by Brent Patterson • Rated by Perfect Game as the 144th overall prospect in the class of 2017 and the ninth-best player in Alabama • As a junior in 2016, was named Mr. Baseball by Alabama Sportswriters Association, making him just the second junior to earn the prestigious award • Garnered Louisville Slugger 1st Team All-America • All-USA Second Team • Voted first team All-State as an outfielder • Named Class 6A Player of the Year, as well as Cullman Player of the Year • On the mound, went 7-1 with a 1.51 ERA, striking out 63 batters in 51 innings • Hit .392 with 14 homers and 64 RBI and 24 stolen bases • Helped the Bearcats to the 2015 6A state title as a sophomore, hitting .394 with 12 homers and 61 RBI • On the mound, held a 6-0 record with a 1.66 ERA and 27 strikeouts • As a freshman, hit .436 with a school-record 29 doubles, 14 homers and 64 RBI on his way to winning Class 5A Hitter of the Year honors • Played summer travel ball with the Georgia Jackets.
Personal: Born Owen Griffith Lovell on June 13, 1998, in Cullman, Alabama • Son of Donovan and S.F. Lovell • Undecided on a major • Chose MSU over Alabama • Twitter handle is @theCamel_1.
John Mason • RHP • 6-1 • 185 • R/R • Tampa, Fla. (Wallace State CC-Dothan [AL])
Junior College: Plays junior college ball at Wallace State Community College-Dothan (Alabama) • Ranks 14th in Perfect Game's Top 50 Junior College Prospects • As a freshman, went 5-4 with a 3.19 ERA and a save • Struck out 45 batters in 59.1 innings pitched.
High School: Prepped at Newsome High School in Lithia, Florida • Coached by Bill Highsmith • Named 2013 Perfect Game Underclass All-American Honorable Mention.
Personal: Born John Joseph Mason on Oct. 13, 1995, in Tampa, Florida • Son of Robert and Stacey Mason • Has a sister, Victoria • Chose MSU over offers from Alabama, Florida State and South Florida • Intends to major in pre-veterinary medicine • Twitter handle is @mason_john95.
Pearson McMahan • RHP • 6-3 • 205 • L/R • Middleburg, Fla. (St. John's River State [FL] CC)
Junior College: Currently plays junior college ball at St. John's River State CC in Palatka, Florida • Coached by Ross Jones • Ranked No. 28 in Perfect Game's Top 50 Junior College Prospects • As a redshirt freshman in 2016, went 6-1 with a 2.76 ERA • Struck out 61 batters in 42.1 IP • Tabbed second team All-State • Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round of the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft in June • Originally signed out of high school with the University of North Florida, but sat out his first year as a redshirt.
High School: Prepped at Middleburg High School • Coached by Alan Burnsed • 2014 Honorable Mention Perfect Game Preseason All-American • Played in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Game as a senior in 2014 • Played travel ball for the North Florida Storm • Was a member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Born John Pearson McMahan III on July 1, 1996, in Orange Park, Florida • Son of John McMahan II and Stacy Scitticatt • Has two siblings: Gage and Jordan • Intends to major in psychology • Chose MSU over multiple schools.
Alex Pener • 1B • 6-1 • 200 • S/R • Overland Park, Kan. (Scottsdale [AZ] CC)
Junior College: Plays for coach Alex Cherney at Scottsdale (Arizona) Community College • In 2016 was named first team All-Region, first team all-conference and second-team All-America • Was named ACCAC Player of the Week after hitting for the cycle and hitting homers from both sides of the plate in the same game • Hit .321 with 11 homers and 48 RBI.
High School: Prepped at Blue Valley Northwest High School • Coached by Corby Lange • Named first team All-State as a closer and second team as a first baseman
Personal: Born Louis Alexander Pener on Nov. 5, 1995, in Overland Park, Kansas • Son of Gary and Victoria Pener • Has twin brothers, Brett and Kyle as well as a sister, Jordan • Intends to major in business • Twitter handle is @alexpener.
Reynaldo Rivera • 1B/OF • 6-6 • 250 • L/R • Toa Alta, Puerto Rico (Chipola [FL] JC)
Junior College: Plays junior college ball at Chipola College in Marianna, Florida • Coached by Jeff Johnson • Named first-team Panhandle Conference and first-team all-state • Hit .397 with 10 homers and 67 RBI as a freshman in 2016 • Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 24th round, 734th overall, of the 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft in June
High School: Prepped at International Baseball Academy High School in Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
Personal: Born Reynaldo Rivera on June 14, 1997, in San Juan, Puerto Rico • Son of Reynaldo and Ivelisse Rivera • Chose MSU over Auburn and FIU • Has two siblings: Tatiana and Gloriedys • Intends to study a pre-physical therapy major at MSU • Twitter handle is @pachy144.
Zane Stephens • RHP • 6-1 • 165 • R/R • Live Oak, Fla. (Suwannee HS)
High School: Prepped at Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida • Coached by Justin Bruce • As a junior in 2016, held a perfect 5-0 record with a save and a 2.80 ERA • Struck out 55 batters in 40 innings pitched • As a sophomore, went 4-0 with two saves and a 1.24 ERA while striking out 33 batters and walking just nine in 28.1 innings • Played travel ball for Next Level Baseball, going 4-1 with a 0.71 ERA en route to earning All-Tournament honors five times before his junior year • Before his senior campaign, played travel ball for Orlando Scorpions 2017 Prime, going 6-1 with 40 strikeouts and a 1.59 ERA on the way to earning six All-Tournament selections.
Personal: Born Zane Grayson Stephens on Jan. 6, 1999, in Statesville, North Carolina • Son of Keith and Talley Stephens • Has a brother, Parker, a sister, Jordan • Undecided on a major • Chose MSU over Florida Atlantic and Troy • Twitter handle is @Stephens1225.
Cam Voss · LHP · 6-2 · 190 · L/L · Fredonia, N.Y. (Niagara County [NY] CC)
Junior College: Currently plays at Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, New York · Coached by Matt Clinger-Smith · Helped the Thunder Wolves to the 2016 Region III title in NJCAA Division III · As a freshman in 2016, made 11 appearances (7 starts) and went 4-1 with a 1.60 ERA and two saves · Struck out 71 batters in 45 innings pitched for NCCC.
High School: Prepped at Fredonia High School in Fredonia, New York · Coached by Vince Gullo · Named first team all-state as a senior in 2015 · As a junior in 2014, was tabbed second team all-state · As a sophomore in 2013, earned fourth team all-state honors while helping the Hillbillies to the New York Class B state title · Also starred on the basketball court and the football field · Was an all-league selection on the hardwood as a senior in 2015 while twice being named all-league on the gridiron.
Personal: Born Cameron James Voss on March 19, 1997, in Buffalo, New York · Son of Kevin and Suzzane Voss · Has a brother, Lucas · Chose MSU over offers from Western Kentucky and Canisius · Intends to study sports management at MSU · Twitter handle is @cam_voss19.
Jordan Westburg • INF • 6-2 • 190 • R/R • New Braunfels, Texas (New Braunfels HS)
High School: Currently plays for New Braunfels High School • Coached by Bobby Alford • In 2016, hit .407 with 22 RBI and 4 homers on his way to being named 1st Team All-District and 1st Team All-State as a junior • Named to the 2016 Texas Rangers Area Code Team • Also played football and basketball in high school • Named Academic All-District and is a member of National Honor Society • Perfect Game ranks him as the 18th-best player in the class of 2017 in Texas and the third-best shortstop
Personal: Born Jordan Cole Westburg on Feb. 18, 1999, in New Braunfels, Texas • Son of Paul and Christine Westburg • Has a younger brother, Jesse • Chose MSU over offers from Baylor, Houston, Kentucky and others • Intends to major in either kinesiology or business education.
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