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MLB Roundup: How Former Mississippi State Stars Are Performing Early
Athletics right fielder Brent Rooker (25) celebrates in the dugout with teammates after hitting a two run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

MLB Roundup: How Former Mississippi State Stars Are Performing Early

Originally posted on Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI
By Taylor Hodges  |  Last updated Apr 6, 2026 12:32 PM ET

The 2026 MLB season isn’t even two weeks old. So, it’s way too early to make any broad assumptions about anything.

No former Mississippi State players off to red-hot start to the season, but most are seeing time on the field. Brandon Woodruff got his first win. Jordan Westburg is on the 60-day injured list. Nathaniel Lowe and Jake Mangrum being solid contributors. Adam Frazier has been quiet, so far, but that can change quickly.

Brent Rooker may have had the highlight moment of the former Bulldogs with a three-run walk off home run Sunday to give the Athletics a 12-10 win against the Houston Astros.

Mississippi State has seven former players on major league rosters and here’s a round up of how each has done so far this season.

Bulldogs In The Show

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This article first appeared on Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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