#StateToTheShow Update: September 11
September 11, 2026 | Baseball
Mississippi State has produced plenty of professional baseball players over the years and 2026 is no exception.
There are 51 former Diamond Dawgs playing professional baseball this year including eight current big leaguers. Among those in the majors are All-Stars Adam Frazier, Brent Rooker (2x), Jordan Westburg and Brandon Woodruff (2x) and World Series champion Nathaniel Lowe.
MSU has produced 72 Major Leaguers, 13 MLB All-Stars (30 selections), seven World Series champions and had 21 first round draft picks during its storied history including Rooker, Westburg, Justin Foscue, Will Bednar, Landon Sims, Jurrangelo Cijntje and Ace Reese.
HailState.com will have a weekly update on how these former Bulldogs are performing in their baseball journey.
DIAMOND DAWGS IN MLB
JUSTIN FOSCUE – TEXAS RANGERS
Pos. 2B Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018-20
AVG: .271 AB: 203 H: 55 R: 22 2B: 12 3B: 1 HR: 11 RBI: 33 BB: 16 SB: 0 OPS: .834
Notes: Foscue is hitting .348 (8-for-23) with two doubles, one homer and seven RBIs so far in September.
ADAM FRAZIER – LOS ANGELES ANGELS
Pos. 2B Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2011-13
AVG: .233 AB: 120 H: 28 R: 19 2B: 8 3B: 1 HR: 1 RBI: 10 BB: 10 SB: 2 OPS: .650
Notes: Frazier doubled and scored a run at the Pirates on Sept. 5.
J.T. GINN – ATHLETICS
Pos. SP Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2019-20
Record: 9-8 ERA: 3.71 G: 27 GS: 24 SV: 0 IP: 138.1 K: 121 BB: 57
Notes: Ginn went on the injured list on Sept. 5 with an inpingement in his right elbow.
NATHANIEL LOWE – CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
Pos. 1B Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2016
AVG: .254 AB: 351 H: 89 R: 38 2B: 22 3B: 0 HR: 17 RBI: 58 BB: 37 SB: 0 OPS: .785
Notes: Lowe launched a three-run homer at the Orioles on Sept. 7 and went deep against them again two days later with a two-run shot.
JAKE MANGUM – PITTSBURGH PIRATES
Pos. OF Height: 5-11 Weight: 191 Bats/Throws: S/L Lettered at MSU: 2016-19
AVG: .284 AB: 394 H: 112 R: 55 2B: 18 3B: 2 HR: 4 RBI: 30 BB: 23 SB: 23 OPS: .712
Notes: Mangum went 2-for-3 with a double, stolen base and run scored at the White Sox on Sept. 8.
BRENT ROOKER – ATHLETICS
Pos. OF Height: 6-3 Weight: 225 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2014-17
AVG: .200 AB: 180 H: 36 R: 20 2B: 4 3B: 0 HR: 10 RBI: 29 BB: 19 SB: 2 OPS: .670
Notes: Rooker will miss the rest of the 2026 season following surgery on his left knee.
JORDAN WESTBURG – BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Pos. 3B Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018-20
AVG: n/a AB: n/a H: n/a R: n/a 2B: n/a 3B: n/a HR: n/a RBI: n/a BB: n/a SB: n/a OPS: n/a
Notes: Westburg underwent Tommy John surgery in mid-May and will miss the 2026 season.
BRANDON WOODRUFF – MILWAUKEE BREWERS
Pos. SP Height: 6-4 Weight: 242 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2012-14
Record: 2-2 ERA: 2.98 G: 9 GS: 9 SV: 0 IP: 45.1 K: 47 BB: 10
Notes: Woodruff will miss the remainder of the season after having surgery on his right shoulder.
DIAMOND DAWGS IN TRIPLE-A
WILL BEDNAR – SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS (GIANTS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-21
Record: 5-2 ERA: 4.85 G: 35 GS: 1 SV: 1 IP: 59.1 K: 70 BB: 34*
Notes: Bednar worked three shutout innings of relief with four strikeouts and only surrendered one hit against Salt Lake on Sept. 4.
ERIC CERANTOLA – SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS (GIANTS)
Pos. P Height: 6-5 Weight: 225 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2019-21
MLB
Record: 0-0 ERA: 10.13 G: 4 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 5.1.K: 7 BB: 10
MiLB
Record: 1-5 ERA: 3.38 G: 44 GS: 1 SV: 16 IP: 48.K: 66 BB: 25
Notes: Cerantola tossed a scoreless and hitless inning of relief with one strikeout to earn a save against Salt Lake on Sept. 5.
JURRANGELO CIJNTJE – MEMPHIS REDBIRDS (CARDINALS)
Pos. P Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: S/S Lettered at MSU: 2023-24
Record: 4-9 ERA: 5.12 G: 26 GS: 26 SV: 0 IP: 123 K: 154 BB: 63*
Notes: Cijntje picked up a win after pitching six shutout innings with five strikeouts in a start against Durham on Sept. 5.
J.P. FRANCE – FREE AGENT
Pos. P Height: 6-0 Weight: 198 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018
MLB
Record: 0-0 ERA: 8.10 G: 3 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 6.2 K: 4 BB: 5
MiLB
Record: 1-4 ERA: 4.79 G: 39 GS: 1 SV: 1 IP: 47 K: 48 BB: 33
Notes: France was released by the Padres organization on Sept. 7.
TYSON HARDIN – NASHVILLE SOUNDS (BREWERS)
Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24
Record: 4-7 ERA: 5.34 G: 26 GS: 25 SV: 0 IP: 119.2 K: 139 BB: 37*
Notes: Hardin struck out seven across seven innings only surrendering three hits and one run in a start against Louisville on Sept. 4.
HOUSTON HARDING – FREE AGENT
Pos: RP Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2020-21
Record: 2-1 ERA: 6.97 G: 25 GS: 2 SV: 0 IP: 51.2 K: 29 BB: 35*
Notes: Harding was released by the Angels organization on Aug. 3.
COLTON LEDBETTER – MEMPHIS REDBIRDS (CARDINALS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2023
AVG: .270 AB: 393 H: 106 R: 70 2B: 23 3B: 3 HR: 12 RBI: 53 BB: 38 SB: 25 OPS: .772
Notes: Ledbetter went 3-for-6 with two doubles, a home run, two RBIs and three runs scored against Norfolk on Sept. 8.
CHRISTIAN MACLEOD – JACKSONVILLE JUMBO SHRIMP (MARLINS)
Pos. SP Height: 6-4 Weight: 227 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2020-21
Record: 2-1 ERA: 5.62 G: 28 GS: 5 SV: 0 IP: 41.2 K: 40 BB: 40*
Notes: MacLeod has held left-handed hitters to a .218 batting average this season.
KONNOR PILKINGTON – FREE AGENT
Pos. P Height: 6-3 Weight: 240 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2016-18
Record: 2-5 ERA: 4.57 G: 31 GS: 5 SV: 1 IP: 41.1 K: 35 BB: 36
Notes: Pilkington was released by the Nationals organization on Aug. 5.
LANDON SIMS – RENO ACES (DIAMONDBACKS)
Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 227 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-22
Record: 2-5 ERA: 4.87 G: 48 GS: 0 SV: 9 IP: 57.1 K: 45 BB: 27*
Notes: Sims worked 1 1/3 shutout innings of relief at Sugar Land on Sept. 6 and is currently on the development list.
ANDREW WALLING – LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGS (PHILLIES)
Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2022
Record: 0-1 ERA: 9.58 G: 11 GS: 1 SV: 1 IP: 10.1 K: 16 BB: 15
Notes: Walling is currently on the 60-day injured list.
DIAMOND DAWGS IN DOUBLE-A
TYLER DAVIS – PORTLAND SEA DOGS (RED SOX)
Pos. P Height: 6-2 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2023-24
Record: 3-3 ERA: 5.21 G: 25 GS: 0 SV: 2 IP: 46.2 K: 49 BB: 16*
Notes: Davis earned a save at Chesapeake on Sept. 6 and also picked up a win after tossing 2 1/3 shutout innings with three strikeouts against Binghamton on Sept. 10.
NATE DOHM – SPRINGFIELD CARDINALS (CARDINALS)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24
Record: 2-7 ERA: 7.43 G: 24 GS: 13 SV: 0 IP: 59.1 K: 64 BB: 40*
Notes: Dohm was promoted to Double-A on Sept. 7.
CONNOR HUJSAK – MONTGOMERY BISCUITS (RAYS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24
AVG: .290 AB: 462 H: 134 R: 80 2B: 31 3B: 3 HR: 28 RBI: 93 BB: 19 SB: 27 OPS: .870*
Notes: Hujsak is hitting .333 (10-for-30) with four doubles, seven RBIs and three stolen bases so far in September.
K.C. HUNT – MONTGOMERY BISCUITS (RAYS)
Pos. P Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-22
Record: 3-3 ERA: 4.76 G: 26 GS: 5 SV: 1 IP: 68 K: 56 BB: 44*
Notes: Hunt hurled three shutout innings of relief with two strikeouts and only surrendered one hit at Rocket City on Sept. 5.
KAMREN JAMES – MONTGOMERY BISCUITS (RAYS)
Pos. SS Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-22
AVG: .220 AB: 177 H: 39 R: 28 2B: 8 3B: 2 HR: 7 RBI: 25 BB: 19 SB: 3 OPS: .710
Notes: James singled at Rocket City on Sept. 4.
PRESTON JOHNSON – WICHITA WIND SURGE (TWINS)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 250 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-22
Record: 1-3 ERA: 3.89 G: 23 GS: 17 SV: 0 IP: 85.2 K: 104 BB: 30
Notes: Johnson has limited hitters to a .213 batting average this season.
DAKOTA JORDAN – RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS (GIANTS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-0 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24
AVG: .283 AB: 396 H: 112 R: 62 2B: 28 3B: 1 HR: 19 RBI: 74 BB: 37 SB: 21 OPS: .847*
Notes: Jordan had an RBI double and walked at Akron on Sept. 6.
CAM SCHUELKE – AKRON RUBBERDUCKS (GUARDIANS)
Pos. P Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2024
Record: 5-4 ERA: 4.15 G: 40 GS: 0 SV: 4 IP: 60.2 K: 51 BB: 40*
Notes: Schuelke was promoted to Double-A on Sept. 8 and made his debut at that level two days later.
CADE SMITH – SOMERSET PATRIOTS (YANKEES)
Pos. SP Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-23
Record: 7-8 ERA: 5.10 G: 24 GS: 23 SV: 0 IP: 120 K: 114 BB: 50
Notes: Smith had kept batters to a .206 average with runners in scoring position this year.
KHAL STEPHEN – AKRON RUBBERDUCKS (GUARDIANS)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2024
Record: 3-2 ERA: 3.44 G: 12 GS: 12 SV: 0 IP: 55 K: 49 BB: 23
Notes: Stephen is currently on the 60-day injured list.
DREW WYERS – CORPUS CHRISTI HOOKS (ASTROS)
Pos. SS Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2026
AVG: .333 AB: 3 H: 1 R: 1 2B: 0 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 1 BB: 0 SB: 0 OPS: .583
Notes: Wyers is currently on the 7-day injured list.
DIAMOND DAWGS IN SINGLE-A
BROOKS AUGER – GREAT LAKES LOONS (DODGERS)
Pos. P Height: 6-5 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2022-24
Record: 1-1 ERA: 3.62 G: 17 GS: 17 SV: 0 IP: 59.2 K: 85 BB: 32
Notes: Auger is 1-0 with a 2.53 ERA, 40 strikeouts and holding hitters to a .209 batting average across 32 innings on the road this season.
BLAKE BEVIS – ACL CUBS (CUBS)
Pos. 1B Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2026
AVG: n/a AB: n/a H: n/a R: n/a 2B: n/a 3B: n/a HR: n/a RBI: n/a BB: n/a SB: n/a OPS: n/a
Notes: Bevis signed with the Cubs as an undrafted free agent.
BRYCE CHANCE – VANCOUVER CANADIANS (BLUE JAYS)
Pos. OF Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-26
AVG: .236 AB: 89 H: 21 R: 14 2B: 4 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 11 BB: 12 SB: 4 OPS: .605
Notes: Chance hitting .364 (8-for-17) with two doubles with runners in scoring position.
BEN DAVIS – FRESNO GRIZZLIES (ROCKIES)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2025-26
Record: 1-1 ERA: 6.00 G: 6 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 6 K: 7 BB: 3
Notes: Davis has only given up one earned run on the road this season.
LUKE DOTSON – HILLSBORO HOPS (DIAMONDBACKS)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2024-25
Record: 2-1 ERA: 3.00 G: 34 GS: 0 SV: 4 IP: 45 K: 64 BB: 16*
Notes: Dotson worked 1 2/3 shutout innings of relief against Eugene on Sept. 6.
JACKSON FRISTOE – FREE AGENT
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2021-23
Record: 2-3 ERA: 9.60 G: 16 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 15 K: 13 BB: 18
Notes: Fristoe was released by the Yankees organization on Aug. 6.
HUNTER HINES – FREDERICKSBURG NATIONALS (NATIONALS)
Pos. 1B Height: 6-3 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2022-25
AVG: .251 AB: 331 H: 83 R: 55 2B: 19 3B: 2 HR: 19 RBI: 71 BB: 36 SB: 1 OPS: .819*
Notes: Hines went 3-for-6 with a walk, home run and four RBIs against Wilson on Sept. 4.
COLBY HOLCOMBE – VANCOUVER CANADIANS (BLUE JAYS)
Pos: P Height: 6-6 Weight: 250 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24
Record: 2-1 ERA: 9.00 G: 17 GS: 4 SV: 0 IP: 29 K: 24 BB: 21*
Notes: Holcombe is 2-0 with a 3.07 ERA and limiting hitters to a .180 batting average at home in 2026.
PICO KOHN – HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES (YANKEES)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2022, 2024-25
Record: 1-2 ERA:1.99 G: 6 GS: 5 SV: 0 IP: 22.2 K: 31 BB: 12
Notes: Season complete
KARSON LIGON – DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS (BLUE JAYS)
Pos. P Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2024-25
Record: 0-3 ERA: 9.15 G: 9 GS: 7 SV: 0 IP: 19.2 K: 24 BB: 17
Notes: Season complete
DAVID MERSHON – TRI-CITY DUST DEVILS (ANGELS)
Pos. SS Height: 5-7 Weight: 175 Bats/Throws: S/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-24
AVG: .219 AB: 256 H: 56 R: 44 2B: 5 3B: 2 HR: 2 RBI: 23 BB: 33 SB: 23 OPS: .595*
Notes: Mershon went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs against Vancouver on Sept. 5.
AARON NIXON – GREENVILLE DRIVE (RED SOX)
Pos. RP Height: 6-0 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023
Record: 2-4 ERA: 8.28 G: 23 GS: 0 SV: 2 IP: 25 K: 28 BB: 15
Notes: Nixon notched 2 1/3 innings of relief at Bowling Green on Sept. 4 without surrendering an earned run while striking out two.
TYLER PITZER – LAKE ELSINORE STORM (PADRES)
Pos. P Height: 6-3 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2026
Record: 0-0 ERA: 11.57 G: 2 GS: 0 SV: 1 IP: 2.1 K: 3 BB: 3
Notes: Pitzer struck out one in 1 1/3 innings of relief against Inland Empire on Sept. 5.
JACOB PRUITT – CLEARWATER THRESHERS (PHILLIES)
Pos. P Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2025
Record: 3-2 ERA: 4.95 G: 29 GS: 2 SV: 1 IP: 43.2 K: 50 BB: 32
Notes: Pruitt pitched two scoreless and hitless innings with one strikeout in a start against Fort Myers on Sept. 6.
ACE REESE – INLAND EMPIRE 66ERS (MARINERS)
Pos. 3B Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2025-26
AVG: .440 AB: 75 H: 33 R: 21 2B: 8 3B: 0 HR: 3 RBI: 19 BB: 19 SB: 2 OPS: 1.197
Notes: Reese was a perfect 2-for-2 with a walk, single, double, RBI and a run scored at Lake Elsinore on Sept. 5.
EVAN SIARY – HICKORY CRAWDADS (RANGERS)
Pos. P Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2023-25
Regular Season
Record: 7-3 ERA: 3.30 G: 22 GS: 22 SV: 0 IP: 109 K: 98 BB: 24
Postseason
Record: 1-0 ERA: 0.00 G: 1 GS: 1 SV: 0 IP: 6 K: 7 BB: 0
Notes: Siary picked up a playoff win at Charleston on Sept. 10, tossing six shutout innings with no walks and seven strikeouts and surrendered just one hit.
REED STALLMAN – ST. LUCIE METS (METS)
Pos. 1B Height: 6-3 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2025-26
AVG: .250 AB: 56 H: 14 R: 5 2B: 4 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 1 BB: 7 SB: 0 OPS: .665
Notes: Stallman singled against Jupiter on Sept. 5.
BRENDAN SWEENEY – CLEARWATER THRESHERS (PHILLIES)
Pos. P Height: 6-7 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2026
Record: 0-0 ERA: 4.50 G: 3 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 4 K: 5 BB: 2
Notes: Sweeney tossed two innings of relief with three strikeouts giving up just one hit and no earned runs against Fort Myers on Sept. 6.
LOGAN TANNER – DAYTONA TORTUGAS (REDS)
Pos. P Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2020-22
Record: 2-0 ERA: 4.35 G: 13 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 20.2 K: 30 BB: 9*
Notes: Tanner threw two perfect innings of relief with four strikeouts at Palm Beach on Sept. 5.
AIDAN TEEL – FORT MYERS MIGHTY MUSSELS (TWINS)
Pos. OF Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2026
AVG: .238 AB: 63 H: 15 R: 6 2B: 5 3B: 1 HR: 0 RBI: 9 BB: 12 SB: 5 OPS: .713
Notes: Season complete
NATE WILLIAMS – SOUTH BEND CUBS (CUBS)
Pos. P Height: 6-4 Weight: 250 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2025
Record: 5-0 ERA: 6.17 G: 29 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 42.1 K: 54 BB: 22
Notes: Williams worked 1 1/3 perfect frames of relief with three strikeouts against Cedar Rapids on Sept. 4 and is currenty on the development list.
*Combined Minor League Stats
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