What division is Mississippi State baseball?

Mississippi State University plays NCAA Division I baseball in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The program is in Mississippi State, Mississippi.

Who is the Mississippi State head baseball coach?

Brian O'Connor is the head coach at Mississippi State University.

Does Mississippi State recruit players from outside Mississippi?

On the 2027 roster, 85% of players with a listed hometown came from outside Mississippi and 15% from Mississippi, most often from Hattiesburg. 3 came from Texas.

Does Mississippi State take junior college transfers?

3 players on the 2027 roster came from a junior college.

How many Mississippi State pitchers are in their final year?

6 of 22 pitchers on the 2027 roster are in their final listed year (RHP 5, LHP 1).

How much does Mississippi State cost?

Tuition and fees at Mississippi State University were $10,202 per year for in-state students and $27,637 per year for out-of-state students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

NCAA Division I · Southeastern Conference (SEC)

Mississippi State Baseball Recruiting

Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, Mississippi

Who to email at Mississippi State

Brian O'ConnorHead Coach
Justin ParkerInterim Head Coach

Coach email addresses stay inside Diamond Sports Connect. Your emails go out from your own Gmail, after a parent approves them.

Email the Mississippi State staff

Where Mississippi State’s players come from

15%from Mississippi (6 players)

85%from out of state (35)

3from Texas

3came from a junior college

Junior colleges on this roster

Top Mississippi cities

Hattiesburg1
Pascagoula1
Petal1
Purvis1
Senatobia1

Top other states

Florida7
New Jersey4
South Carolina4
Alabama3
Texas3

Based on the 2027 roster (41 players with a listed hometown), from the official roster, checked Nov 4, 2026.

Roster by position, 2027

Position	Players	Final listed year
Pitchers (RHP 17 · LHP 5)	22	6
Catchers	4	1
Infielders	8	0
Outfielders	5	0
Two-way	2	0

Final listed year: seniors and graduate students. Some return for another season or leave early, and coaches also add transfers.

From the official 2027 roster, checked Nov 4, 2026.

Upcoming Mississippi State camps

No upcoming Mississippi State camps are posted yet. Most programs post fall, winter and summer camps on their athletics site; we add them here once we’ve checked the dates.

How to get on Mississippi State’s radar

Email the head coach and the recruiting coordinator together, from your own email, with your highlight video, measurables, grades and your upcoming tournament schedule.
NCAA Division I rules limit when coaches can reply to you or call. They can still read your emails, watch your video and come watch you play, so writing before they can answer still counts.
Camps on campus are one of the few times Mississippi State coaches see you on their own field. Go with a plan: email the staff beforehand that you'll be there.
Division I rosters have a limit, and many players arrive by transferring. The junior college count in the roster section shows how often this program uses that path.

Quick answers

What division is Mississippi State baseball?: Mississippi State University plays NCAA Division I baseball in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The program is in Mississippi State, Mississippi.
Who is the Mississippi State head baseball coach?: Brian O'Connor is the head coach at Mississippi State University.
Does Mississippi State recruit players from outside Mississippi?: On the 2027 roster, 85% of players with a listed hometown came from outside Mississippi and 15% from Mississippi, most often from Hattiesburg. 3 came from Texas.
Does Mississippi State take junior college transfers?: 3 players on the 2027 roster came from a junior college.
How many Mississippi State pitchers are in their final year?: 6 of 22 pitchers on the 2027 roster are in their final listed year (RHP 5, LHP 1).
How much does Mississippi State cost?: Tuition and fees at Mississippi State University were $10,202 per year for in-state students and $27,637 per year for out-of-state students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.