Part of Mississippi State’s struggles last season spiraled from Shapen’s injury. The Baylor transfer fractured his right scapula in week four and the Bulldogs went 1-7 in his absence.

The Greenfield-Central ace recently enrolled at Mississippi State and is in Starkville taking summer classes and gearing up for his first collegiate season.

However, for Mississippi State, this is a huge surprise and I know for a fact I’m the only one to feel that way. It’s great for Mississippi State.

Here's what changed with the Mississippi State baseball roster after the 2025 MLB Draft.