SEC Baseball Teams Inside the Week 8 Top 25: Kentucky Rises Among Other Changes
By Baron Dionis
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Number 22: Mississippi State Bulldogs
The Mississippi State Bulldogs moved up one spot in this weeks top 25 after going 2-2. This made their overall record on the season
Last week, the Bulldogs took a loss to Central Arkansas in a midweek game before winning two out of three against Georgia.
Dakota Jordan has been the best hitter for Mississippi State this season. Through 33 games, Jordan has a batting average of .372 with 14 home runs and 45 runs batted in. He also has an OPS of 1.299, which includes an on-base percentage of .506 and a slugging percentage of .793.
Khal Stephen has been a great pitcher for the Bulldogs. Through eight starts, Stephen has a record of 4-2 with an earned run average of 3.37 in 42.2 innings pitched and has struck out 47 batters.
This week, Mississippi State will take on UAB for a midweek game before taking on Ole Miss for a three game series.