Morning Bell: July 30th, 2024: The Importance of David Mershon Returning

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Mississippi State's David Mershon celebrates at second after hitting a double in the eighth inning against Ole Miss at Trustmark park in Pearl, Miss, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. / Barbara Gauntt/Clarion Ledger / USA

Mississippi State baseball fans want to know if David Mershon will be returning to Starkville. The Los Angeles Angels drafted the 5-8 175-pound shortstop in the 19th round of the MLB draft.

However, the sophomore still has a year of leverage if he wants and a chance to improve his stock. The Taylor, S.C. native was selected as first-team All-SEC a year ago after batting .347 with six home runs and 41 RBIs.

If Mershon returns next season, the perception of the Bulldogs team will be entirely different. Last year, Mershon was a spark plug for the Bulldogs and the catalyst of the offense.

The deadline to sign is August 1st, so fans will know soon, but his decision will mean a lot for the Bulldogs 2025 campaign.  

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