Former Yorktown baseball star pitcher Jacob Pruitt was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday.

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.

Former Northwest Mississippi College, Memphis baseball's James Smith IV was selected by the New York Mets No. 433 overall in the 2025 MLB Draft.