Several key players and signees went undrafted, meaning they're likely to come to Starkville for Brian O'Connor's first season leading the Bulldogs.

The Greenfield-Central ace recently enrolled at Mississippi State and is in Starkville taking summer classes and gearing up for his first collegiate season. “I want to be coached by [Mississippi State head] coach [Brian] O’Conner, so I thought the best decision for me was to turn things down and go to school,” Rhodes said.

Washington leans into college experience while adding 11 hitters and nine pitchers. Top pick Eli Willits is expected to sign for below slot value.

The opening rounds of the 2025 MLB Draft begin Sunday evening and there are plenty of names Mississippi State fans should be on the lookout for.