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Dakota Jordan Named To The Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List
February 09, 2024 | Baseball
CARY, N.C. – Mississippi State's Dakota Jordan was one of 55 players across the country to be named by the Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List, beginning the process of identifying the best amateur baseball player in the 2024 season, USA Baseball announced on Friday.
The Golden Spikes Advisory Board will maintain the award's watch list on a rolling basis, allowing athletes to play themselves into consideration for the award based on in-season performance.
"It is always an exciting time when we kick off the amateur baseball season with the announcement of the Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List," said USA Baseball Executive Director/CEO Paul Seiler. "With baseball season right around the corner, we look forward to following along as these fifty-five student-athletes and many more compete in yet another thrilling year of amateur baseball."
In his first season in Starkville, Jordan finished the campaign hitting .307, the second-best mark on the team. He had 47 hits with 20 going for extra bases – 10 home runs, nine doubles and a triple. He drove in the third-most runs on the team with 40.
Jordan made 34 starts in left field, four in center field and three as a designated hitter. During Southeastern Conference games last season, Jordan hit .333 and belted eight of his 10 homers. Jordan was also the 13th Dawg to earn a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team.
Following Super Bulldog Weekend, where Jordan picked up the game-winning hit against rival Ole Miss, he was named the SEC Freshman of the Week. On May 22, Jordan was named to the Freshman All-SEC Team.
After the season, Jordan earned Freshman All-American honors by Perfect Game, which marked the eighth-straight season a Mississippi State player has earned Freshman All-American accolades.
The 2024 season begins on Feb. 16 when the Diamond Dawgs host Air Force in a three-game series at Dudy Noble Field.
Mississippi State's 56-game schedule features 35 home games, 17 road contests and four neutral-site matchups. The schedule features a 12-game homestand to open the campaign (Feb. 16 – March 2) and a five-game homestand from April 2-9.
The 2024 Golden Spikes Award timeline is as follows:
• April 4: Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List announced
• May 20: Golden Spikes Award semifinalists announced, and fan voting begins
• June 3: Golden Spikes Award semifinalists fan voting ends
• June 5: Golden Spikes Award finalists announced, and fan voting begins
• June 21: Golden Spikes Award finalists' fan voting ends
• June 23: Golden Spikes Award winner announced
Fan voting will again play a part in the Golden Spikes Award in 2024. Baseball fans can vote for their favorite players on GoldenSpikesAward.com, beginning on May 20 with the naming of the semifinalists. USA Baseball will announce the finalists for the award on June 5, and fan voting will once again open at GoldenSpikesAward.com before closing on June 21.
General Admission Tickets
General admission single-game tickets, the baseball flex plan, and student tickets for those without an All-Access Pass are on sale now and can be purchased at HailState.com/tickets.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the baseball program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateBB' on X, Facebook and Instagram.
The Golden Spikes Advisory Board will maintain the award's watch list on a rolling basis, allowing athletes to play themselves into consideration for the award based on in-season performance.
"It is always an exciting time when we kick off the amateur baseball season with the announcement of the Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List," said USA Baseball Executive Director/CEO Paul Seiler. "With baseball season right around the corner, we look forward to following along as these fifty-five student-athletes and many more compete in yet another thrilling year of amateur baseball."
In his first season in Starkville, Jordan finished the campaign hitting .307, the second-best mark on the team. He had 47 hits with 20 going for extra bases – 10 home runs, nine doubles and a triple. He drove in the third-most runs on the team with 40.
Jordan made 34 starts in left field, four in center field and three as a designated hitter. During Southeastern Conference games last season, Jordan hit .333 and belted eight of his 10 homers. Jordan was also the 13th Dawg to earn a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team.
Following Super Bulldog Weekend, where Jordan picked up the game-winning hit against rival Ole Miss, he was named the SEC Freshman of the Week. On May 22, Jordan was named to the Freshman All-SEC Team.
After the season, Jordan earned Freshman All-American honors by Perfect Game, which marked the eighth-straight season a Mississippi State player has earned Freshman All-American accolades.
The 2024 season begins on Feb. 16 when the Diamond Dawgs host Air Force in a three-game series at Dudy Noble Field.
Mississippi State's 56-game schedule features 35 home games, 17 road contests and four neutral-site matchups. The schedule features a 12-game homestand to open the campaign (Feb. 16 – March 2) and a five-game homestand from April 2-9.
The 2024 Golden Spikes Award timeline is as follows:
• April 4: Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List announced
• May 20: Golden Spikes Award semifinalists announced, and fan voting begins
• June 3: Golden Spikes Award semifinalists fan voting ends
• June 5: Golden Spikes Award finalists announced, and fan voting begins
• June 21: Golden Spikes Award finalists' fan voting ends
• June 23: Golden Spikes Award winner announced
Fan voting will again play a part in the Golden Spikes Award in 2024. Baseball fans can vote for their favorite players on GoldenSpikesAward.com, beginning on May 20 with the naming of the semifinalists. USA Baseball will announce the finalists for the award on June 5, and fan voting will once again open at GoldenSpikesAward.com before closing on June 21.
General Admission Tickets
General admission single-game tickets, the baseball flex plan, and student tickets for those without an All-Access Pass are on sale now and can be purchased at HailState.com/tickets.
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