Tracking the 2022 MSU Baseball Roster

[Tbonewannabe]

Lane went 4 for 11 against great pitching in the cws finals

Yep, as bad as Lane was at the beginning, he had a couple of good games towards the end. He needs to learn to bunt and continue to get better. He is fast enough to make a good bunt a weapon.

[Cowbell]

Sims, Cade s, and fristoe is one heck of a rotation

Why are people forgetting about McCloud? He's gonna redeem himself

[StarkVegasSteve]

Why are people forgetting about McCloud? He's gonna redeem himself

I imagine CMac is gone. He'll probably be picked anywhere between the 4-6th rounds and head on to pro ball.

[Saltydog]

If he does it won't be because of Jess Davis. I've read all the hype and they are essentially one in the same. Matter o' fact, I spoke with someone very close to the UAB program and in the know and when I asked if he could hit SEC pitching the response was "it's gonna be a struggle".

[ScoobaDawg]

I imagine CMac is gone. He'll probably be picked anywhere between the 4-6th rounds and head on to pro ball.

From Rosebowls latest pre-draft thoughts..

The latest projections suggest that Bednar along with weekend rotation mate Christian MacLeod, third baseman Kamren James, SEC player of the year Tanner Allen and fireballer Eric Cerantola should not have to wait long to be selected by pro baseball teams.
When and where they are selected will determine their baseball futures.


On the other side of things, Mississippi State's signing class may lose some members when the pro clubs pick teams. Southpaws Maddux Bruns and Andrew Walling along with Jordan McCants and James Wood are among the most likely to opt for pro baseball. There are some other signees who are expected to be selected, but those picks may not come soon enough to keep those future Diamond Dawgs from attending school.

[OLJWales]

Would like to see stats showing lineups and how much $ each turned down to stay in school.

[Cowbell]

From Rosebowls latest pre-draft thoughts..

The latest projections suggest that Bednar along with weekend rotation mate Christian MacLeod, third baseman Kamren James, SEC player of the year Tanner Allen and fireballer Eric Cerantola should not have to wait long to be selected by pro baseball teams.
When and where they are selected will determine their baseball futures.


On the other side of things, Mississippi State's signing class may lose some members when the pro clubs pick teams. Southpaws Maddux Bruns and Andrew Walling along with Jordan McCants and James Wood are among the most likely to opt for pro baseball. There are some other signees who are expected to be selected, but those picks may not come soon enough to keep those future Diamond Dawgs from attending school.

Thanks guys - I didn't realize he was draft eligible

[ScoobaDawg]

Thanks guys - I didn't realize he was draft eligible

Same.. I haven't keep up with that stuff. even more complicated with the covid-year.

[Coach34]

James is going to be the one to watch. If he goes 2nd round or early 3rd- he most likely wont return altho 1 more year of college is 100% what he needs

[AlSwearengen]

Losing James would suck. If he could figure out the slider and show good defense, whether at 3B or in the outfield, he would be a 1st rounder in next year’s draft.

[OLJWales]

Not worried bout next year. We will continue to crush everyone in our path and use their intestines to grease the axles of our War Dog Machine. IT has arrived and the pride and emotions of being a Diamond Dog just got even better. I'm convinced that's gonna be a special advantage for us for a very long time. Hail STATE

[HoopsDawg]

Losing James would suck. If he could figure out the slider and show good defense, whether at 3B or in the outfield, he would be a 1st rounder in next year’s draft.

James would be a massive loss. He's going to be a stud next year at 3B.

[Todd4State]

James is most likely coming back. He's in the Cape I believe and most guys that aren't planning on coming back don't go out there and play before the draft. He also didn't make MLB.com top 200 draft eligible players this year.

MacLeoud is gone.

Of the high school draft risks I'd advise all of them to go to school except for Woods assuming Bruns isn't drafted in the first round.

[MetEdDawg]

James is most likely coming back. He's in the Cape I believe and most guys that aren't planning on coming back don't go out there and play before the draft. He also didn't make MLB.com top 200 draft eligible players this year.

MacLeoud is gone.

Of the high school draft risks I'd advise all of them to go to school except for Woods assuming Bruns isn't drafted in the first round.

The big thing we have to watch with these kids is who other teams draft alongside them. The big one I remember was Gray Fenter. Back in 2015 he fell to the 7th round and a lot of folks thought he might make it to campus. But the Orioles drafted some seniors in front of him, low balled them, and gave Gray a million dollar signing bonus in the 7th round. He took it and went.

I'm concerned about losing James for a similar reason. Team loves him and wants him. Drafts him and is willing to go above slot to get him because his potential is through the roof.

[KOdawg1]

Why are people forgetting about McCloud? He's gonna redeem himself

It's best for both us and MacLeod if he moves on.

[Offshore Dawg]

Yeah Lemonis adjusted everything from the pitching staff to the lineup til he got what he wanted. Love the fact he's not afraid to tinker early and play a lot of guys to find out what they can do and where they fit. He really does play the long game and sees things down the road instead of instant gratification. It's been amazing to watch him manage the roster and lineup.

This is very true 👍

[The Federalist Engineer]

The big thing we have to watch with these kids is who other teams draft alongside them. The big one I remember was Gray Fenter. Back in 2015 he fell to the 7th round and a lot of folks thought he might make it to campus. But the Orioles drafted some seniors in front of him, low balled them, and gave Gray a million dollar signing bonus in the 7th round. He took it and went.

I'm concerned about losing James for a similar reason. Team loves him and wants him. Drafts him and is willing to go above slot to get him because his potential is through the roof.

Have to keep recruiting like crazy to make the team robust to these possibilities - he's probably needing that additional year and his age is in his favor to stay one more year. He's a potential 1st rounder like Westburg if he comes back. I hope he does not short his own Stock value

[calidawg]

It's best for both us and MacLeod if he moves on.

Agreed. No chance McCloud comes back.

[Coach34]

aGain- that’s why I said to watch tomorrow where James is drafted. 2nd round- early 3rd....he is likely gone. 5th-6th round? He’ll likely return because he can get himself into the late 1st-early 2nd round next summer.

[ScoobaDawg]

Will update as drafted. Must sign by 8/1