2017 Ole Miss Rebels baseball team explained

Mode:baseball
Conf Record:12–15
Pc Year:11th
Pitch Coach:Carl Lafferty
Htc Year:3rd
Hit Coach:Mike Clement
Ac1 Year:2nd
Asst Coach1:Marc MacMillan
Hc Year:17th
Head Coach:Mike Bianco
Record:32–25
Year:2017
Cbrank:22
Coachrank:24
Short Conf:SEC
Division:Western Division
Conference:Southeastern Conference
Team:Ole Miss Rebels
Stadium:Swayze Field

The 2017 Ole Miss Rebels Baseball team represented the University of Mississippi in the 2017 NCAA Division I baseball season. The Rebels played their home games in Swayze Field.

Previous season

The Rebels finished the 2016 season 43–19 overall and 18–12 in the conference. The Rebels advanced to the semifinals of the SEC Tournament before suffering elimination at the hands of eventual champion Texas A&M in the semifinals. The Rebels earned regional hosting status in the 2016 NCAA Division I baseball tournament, but two straight losses to Utah and Tulane brought the season to an end.

2016 MLB Draft Selections

The Rebels had six players selected in the 2016 MLB draft.[1] The Rebels also had four signees drafted out of high school.

J.B. WoodmanOutfielder257Toronto Blue Jays
Errol RobinsonShortstop6191Los Angeles Dodgers
Henri LartigueCatcher7197Philadelphia Phillies
Chad SmithPitcher11323Miami Marlins
Brady BramlettPitcher13388Boston Red Sox
Wyatt ShortPitcher13404Chicago Cubs
Grae Kessinger†Shortstop26774San Diego Padres
Cooper Johnson†Catcher28828Cincinnati Reds
Will Ethridge†Pitcher351047Seattle Mariners
Ryan Rolison†Pitcher371104San Diego Padres
†Grae Kessinger, Cooper Johnson, Will Ethridge, and Ryan Rolison were drafted out of high school, but decided to attend Ole Miss.

Preseason

Preseason All-American teams

3rd Team

SEC Media poll

In the 2017 SEC media poll, released February 10, 2017, the Rebels were predicted to finish third place in the Western Division.[3]

Media poll (West)
1LSU72 (13)
2Texas A&M55 (1)
3Ole Miss51
4Mississippi State36
5Arkansas27
T6Alabama16
T6Auburn16

Preseason All-SEC teams

2nd Team

Schedule and results

2017 Ole Miss Rebels Baseball Game Log
Regular Season (32–25)
Post-Season (0–1)
Legend:      = Win      = Loss
Bold = Ole Miss team member
*Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the Coaches Poll.

Awards and honors

Award watch lists

Award watch lists! style=";"
PlayerAwardDate awardedRef.
Will StokesNCBWA Stopper of the Year Award Watch ListFebruary 13, 2017[4]
Cooper JohnsonJohnny Bench Award Watch ListMarch 9, 2017[5]
Colby BortlesSenior CLASS Award candidateMarch 27, 2017[6]

Regular season awards

Weekly Awards! style=";"
PlayerAwardDate awardedRef.
Ryan OlenekSEC Player of the WeekFebruary 20, 2017[7]
David ParkinsonSEC Pitcher of the WeekMarch 13, 2017[8]
Ryan RolisonSEC Freshman of the WeekApril 24, 2017[9]
James McArthurSEC Pitcher of the WeekMay 1, 2017[10]

All-SEC Awards

All Conference Awards! style=";"
PlayerAwardDate awardedRef.
Colby BortlesSecond-team All-SEC, 3BMay 23, 2017[11]
Ryan RolisonFreshman All-SEC, SPMay 23, 2017

All-American Awards

All-American Awards! style=";"
PlayerAwardDate awardedRef.
Will EthridgeCollegiate Baseball Freshman All-American, SPJune 7, 2017[12]
Ryan RolisonCollegiate Baseball Freshman All-American, SPJune 7, 2017
Houston RothCollegiate Baseball Freshman All-American, RPJune 7, 2017

2017 MLB Draft

David ParkinsonPitcher12353Philadelphia Phillies
Tate BlackmanSecond baseman13387Chicago White Sox
Colby BortlesThird baseman22665Detroit Tigers
Brady FeiglPitcher351045Los Angeles Angels
Kyle WatsonShortstop371108Pittsburgh Pirates
Players in bold will return to Ole Miss.

Rankings

See main article: 2017 NCAA Division I baseball rankings.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SELECTIONS MADE: Six Ole Miss players, multiple signees taken in MLB Draft. 12 June 2016. Oxford Eagle. May 30, 2021.
  2. News: Collegiate Baseball 2017 All-Americans. Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. May 30, 2021.
  3. Web site: UF, LSU picked to win 2017 SEC baseball title.
  4. Web site: February 13, 2017. Stokes Lands on Stopper of the Year Watch List. Ole Miss Athletics. May 30, 2021.
  5. Web site: March 9, 2017. Cooper Johnson Named to Johnny Bench Award Watch List. Ole Miss Athletics. May 30, 2021.
  6. Web site: March 27, 2017. Bortles Names Senior CLASS Award Candidate. Ole Miss Althetics. May 30, 2021.
  7. Web site: February 20, 2017. Week 1: Baseball Players of the Week. Southeastern Conference. May 30, 2021.
  8. Web site: March 13, 2017. David Parkinson Named SEC Pitcher of the Week. Ole Miss Athletics. May 30, 2021.
  9. Web site: April 24, 2017. Ole Miss pitcher Ryan Rolison named SEC Freshman of the Week. Oxford Eagle. May 30, 2021.
  10. Web site: May 1, 2017. Ole Miss ace James McArthur named SEC Pitcher of the Week. WLBT-TV. May 30, 2021.
  11. Web site: May 23, 2017. 2017 SEC Baseball Awards Announced. Southeastern Conference. May 30, 2021.
  12. Web site: June 7, 2017. Ole Miss Trio Earns Freshman All-American Honors. Ole Miss Athletics. May 30, 2021.