The Rebels entered postseason play tied for their highest ranking in program history at No. 6 by Collegiate Baseball. State did not take their first lead until the 7th inning. Reliever Mike Martin took over after two batters had come to bat in the inning. Many wondered when the new stadium was built if the configuration would allow for potential record crowds. "It's unfortunate.". In 2010, the Rebels made an appearance in the postseason with an eighth consecutive berth, competing in an NCAA Regional at the University of Virginia. Following the triumphant season, the longtime Rebel skipper was tabbed the National Coach of the Year by D1Baseball, USA Baseball, the ABCA, and Collegiate Baseball. The Rebels defeated the eighth-ranked Aggies on the way to the program's sixth regional championship game in an eight-year span, a feat accomplished by only 15 teams nationally at the time. The Rebelslost a three-game series to South Carolinalast weekend and fell to Southeast Missourion Tuesday. Ole Miss ultimately fell one game short of Omaha, falling in the Tucson Super Regional finale at No. Following his playing career, he joined Jim Wells' (former head coach at Alabama) coaching staff at Northwestern State, where he served two seasons from 1991-1992 as a graduate assistant. Despite some early pitching troubles, it looked like the Diamond Dawgs might complete the comeback. Those call ups gave the Rebels eight players active in the Majors in the 2011 season, the second most of any Southeastern Conference team that season. Amikor a webhelyeinket s alkalmazsainkat hasznlja, a webhelyek s alkalmazsok szolgltatsa, a felhasznlk hitelestse, biztonsgi funkcik mkdtetse, a levlszemt s a visszalsek megelzse, valamint, a webhelyek s alkalmazsok hasznlatnak mrse, szemlyre szabott hirdetsek s tartalom megjelentse rdekldsi profilok alapjn, a szemlyre szabott hirdetsek s tartalom hatkonysgnak mrse, valamint, a termkeink s szolgltatsaink tovbbfejlesztse. 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Current Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco was a part of the comeback posting a 2-for-3 day along with an RBI in the 4-2 win. The 2003 recruiting class was ranked No. He played college baseball at Indian River Community College before transferring to LSU where he played for coach Skip Bertman from 1988 to 1989. Rookie hurler Hunter Elliott received three different Freshman All-American designations, receiving plaudits from Collegiate Baseball, Perfect Game and D1Baseball. Taylor Broadway and Jacob Gonzalez joined Nikhazy on the All-American teams, Gonzalez being just the second true freshman in program history, alongside Stephen Head, to be named an All-American. Reliever Nate Dohm worked the final 2/3rds of the 9th and was credited with his first save. He also stands as the winningest and longest-active coach in the SEC among the sports of baseball, mens basketball and football. Looking back at the top ten record crowds, Mississippi State played a dozen games. He homered in LSU's 6-3 win over Miami (Fla.) in the 1989 CWS to help advance the Tigers to the semifinals. 1 in nation to last in SEC West: Could they miss the postseason? The game was nip and tuck throughout. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. The Rebels finished 42-23 on the 2022 campaign, with a 14-16 conference record, before ultimately winning the National Championship. Bianco's on-field accomplishments have been recognized nationally, as the Rebel skipper was tapped as the manager of the USA Collegiate National Team before the start of the 2022 season. State entered Saturday needing a win to even the weekend at a game a piece. PEARL Mississippi State and Ole Miss baseball return to Trustmark Park on Tuesday for the annual Governor's Cup. The Rebels made up four of nine combined hits between both teams. 16 Vols (29-14, 10-10 SEC) smacked four homers to come back from a five-run deficit to beat Mississippi State (24-19, 6-14) 12-8 to claim the series Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Jordan stepped to the plate a pitch away from glory or a pitch away from a series loss to Ole Miss. He was the starting catcher and team captain for the Tigers' 1989 team that finished third at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. With five wins over teams ranked No. Could Ole Miss basketball return to 'Tad Pad' for throwback game? He joined Head, who became the program's first-ever three-time All-American when he earned the distinction again in 2005. SEC Network is channel 611 on DirecTV, channel 404 or 408 on Dish Network, and channel 75 or 575 on Verizon FiOS. 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Ole Miss posted the largest crowds for any NCAA Super Regional in 2005 and 2006 and posted the highest attendance of any NCAA Regional in 2006. Mike Bianco is in his 23 rd season as the head coach of the Rebels. Bianco also worked with the pitchers during his three years as head coach at McNeese State, and continues to serve in that same capacity with the Rebels. The talented youth made an immediate impact on the diamond as three freshmen found themselves in the everyday lineup, while five more saw action on the mound. State scored single runs in the 6th and 7th to take the lead for good. PEARL When the ball left Luke Hancock's bat in the top of the sixth inning Tuesday at Trustmark Park, Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco began to rummage around in the dugout, preparing for the bottom half of the frame. "We dont block the first strike, miss a pickoff throw and then drop a fly ball. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. (2017-18) hold the record for most consecutive SEC series wins (15). Kemp Alderman finished 2-for-3 at the plate, while Garrett knocked in Ole Miss' only run of the game, a grounder to second to score Anthony Calarco in the seventh inning. Arizona State won game one of the series going away 13-4. Power hitting was the Cowboys' trademark under Bianco, as they hit 212 home runs in his three seasons, including a school-record 81 in 1999. Auburn provided the opposition in what proved to be a crucial series for both squads. Sights and scenes from the Mississippi State baseball championship parade. Additions to the grandstand including skyboxes and additional grandstand seating were completed in 2009 as O-U Stadium expanded to accommodate the standing room only crowds that have become a mainstay for the Rebels under the leadership of Bianco. Since Bianco took the helm of the program 22 years ago, he has raised the bar for expectations at Ole Miss with each successive season. The Cowboys finished 39-20, including winning a school-record 20 SLC games en route to claiming their first conference title since 1988, and making their third-ever appearance in the NCAA Regionals. The recent run on record attendance makes one wonder how the Bulldogs have performed in front of those historic crowds. After Biancos bunch eased past the Sooners in game one, an eighth-inning rally sealed the deal, securing the programs first national championship. Bianco brought in another top-five class in 2022 with Perfect Game's No. Ole Miss made the NCAA Tournament in 2013 with a berth in the Raleigh Regional hosted by N.C. State after a 38-win season and advancing to the third day of play at the SEC Tournament. After being picked to finish sixth in the SEC Western Division in his first season, the Rebels defied expectations, finishing second in the West with a 17-13 record and an overall record of 39-23-1. 1 Miami. 1 team in the country (LSU) on Sunday and you don't finish it out. Not far ahead of Mississippi State's staff is Ole Miss with its 5.66 ERA. Despite the youthful team and the difficult schedule, the Rebels were relentless and determined to continue the programs excellence under Bianco. Kamren James later scored on an error to pull the Bulldogs within a run at 3-2. That changed in 2021 as State won the program's first ever national championship. John Kramer failed to spot the ball in air and the ball dropped behind him as a result, allowing Jordan to score and give the Bulldogs a two-score lead. Brayden Jones, Sam Tookoian and Mason Nichols made up the Rebel bullpen, all of whom had a combined six strikeouts with just two hits given up. Two more Rebels added their names to the MLB ranks in 2019 as pitchers Chris Ellis (Kansas City) and Jacob Waguespack (Toronto) toed the rubber in the bigs and former backstop Nick Fortes reachedthe majors in 2021, clobbering a home run in his debut with the Marlins. Texas A&M dropped the regular season finale to Ole Miss, while the Bulldogs completed a sweep of Arkansas to celebrate a championship. With the conclusion of the 2006 season, Ole Miss found itself holding a spot as one of the top teams in the nation and atop the Southeastern Conference. Seth Heck traded places with Brown with a double of his own. All told, the Aggies pounded out 17 hits on the day to take the series and the lead in the SEC standings. If they do both, they don't play defense. Pinch runner Matthew Britton pinch ran for Rea and scored the winning run on a Gavin Collins' single to left. Ole Miss picked up right where it left off in 2021, topping three top-10 teams at the State Farm College Baseball Showdown to earn its first No. Ole Miss also saw the second-straight Ferriss Trophy come to Oxford when Brian Pettway was named as the award's recipient as well as being named an All-American for the first time in his career. After Jordan stole second base, a botched pickoff attempt allowed him to move 90-feet away from home. "I know I sound like a broke record, but once we do something well, we either dont pitch it well or dont hit well enough in our league, you have to play all three phases or you dont win.". Viewers can access content on SEC Network+ through the ESPN app or ESPN.com/watch. Among those 166players, 32have made Major League rosters, including 21Rebels in the past 22 seasons. They are currently 5-10 in the SEC, and are on track to have one of the worst seasons in Mike Bianco era history. MSU and Ole Miss square off at 6 p.m. Tuesday. More than 10,000 fans packed Swayze for all four of Ole Miss NCAA Regional contests in 2018 for a grand total of 42,437 over the weekend. Ole Miss was in the top 10 for six-straight weeks from March 22-April 26, moving as high as fourth nationally in the March 29 edition of the Collegiate Baseball rankings. Leading the way throughout the season were All-SEC Second Team reliever Wyatt Short, Ferriss Trophy finalist Scott Weathersby, and senior slugger Sikes Orvis. In his 28 years as either an assistant or head coach at Northwestern State, LSU, McNeese State and Ole Miss, Bianco has coached 166players who have gone on to sign professional contracts. The 1989 Dawgs went on to win the Southeastern Conference title. Lingo struck out 11 on the day and allowed just five hits. Selling a ton of tickets has become commonplace in Starkville. The Law Did Not Treat Them Kindly. Ole Miss has ranked among the nations top 25 attendance leaders in all of Biancos 22 seasons. I dont think its lights. 2 in the nation, highlighted by four prospects who were taken in the MLB Draft but chose instead to play in Oxford. His overall records against Mississippi State and LSU are just under .500, but he's dominated matchups against SEC West opponents Alabama (38-29), Arkansas (39-33), Auburn (37-27) and Texas A&M (15-9). Weather forced a doubleheader on Friday that was not officially concluded until Saturday. Matt Tracy was called up to the big leagues by the New York Yankees, April 11, 2015, and made his debut later that day. Instead of a race to the top, fans are set to watch a struggle to crack the SEC tournament field next month. The viewer must already subscribe to a cable or satellite package that includes SEC Network in order to gain access to SEC Network+ content. The 2003 season again saw Ole Miss in the postseason as the Rebels earned a berth in the Houston Regional. The Sun Devils struck first with a run in the second. Under Bianco, the Rebels have won four SEC Western Division titles, two SEC Tournament titles and one SEC regular-season championship, coming in 2009. PEARL When the ball left Luke Hancock's bat in the top of the sixth inning Tuesday at Trustmark Park, Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco began to rummage around in the dugout, preparing for the bottom half of the frame. Right-hander Aaron Barrett (Washington) made his Major League debut on March 31, 2014. It was now a 5-4 ball game, but State was down to their final out. One member of that pitching staff, two-way player Stephen Head, was named SEC Freshman of the Year and also earned national Freshman of the Year along with All-America honors. From there, the Rebels hosted their 10th NCAA Regional under Bianco. The Bulldogs finished third in the SEC West that season and went on to win three games in the SEC tournament. Saturday's first pitch, TV info : 3:30 p.m. CT (ESPN2). That streak also includes 16 consecutive years ranked in the top five. Every Rebel who started a game in 2018 recorded a home run, but no one contributed more to the offense than the hot bat of Ryan Olenek, who had a record year that saw the junior hit .350 with 83 hits in 61 games, including the third-longest hitting streak in program history at 23 games. Since then, Bianco has become the winningest coach in program history, led the Rebels to the only national championship in program history and established Ole Miss as one of the premier programs in college baseball. On the mound, Grayson Saunier (L 2-3) had 2.3 innings of work and struck out four batters, giving up two walks and three hits. WHAT'S NEW: Mississippi State's Chris Lemonis, Ole Miss' Mike Bianco talk new baseball recruiting rules. 5 seed Arkansas. Riddled with injuries, highlighted by the absence of sophomore Hunter Elliott, coach Mike Bianco has struggled to. 1991-92:Assistant Coach, Northwestern State. Bianco played for Bertman at LSU from 1988-89 and coached on his staff from 1993-97. The 2019 Ole Miss class ranked No. The Rebels tied it in the top of the 5th against Jacob Lindgren. UCLA took two from the Diamond Dawgs and State posted a final national ranking of #2. Ha nem szeretn, hogy mi s partnereink cookie-kat s szemlyes adatokat hasznljunk ezekre a tovbbi clokra, kattintson Az sszes elutastsa lehetsgre. Several players pulled in honors in 2007 as Ole Miss added a third SEC Freshman of the Year in Jordan Henry and seven Rebels took slots on All-SEC teams. The Cardinals lefty ace was the only pitcher to beat the Rebels in 2020, as they came back to win the series and reel off 16 consecutive wins, including a sweep of No. Mike Bianco must not be a fan of corndogs. LSU athletic director Scott Woodward spoke to Bianco - a former . The Bulldogs are coming off a series win against Auburn last weekend and defeated Jackson State on Tuesday. The 2014 season will go down as one of the best in Ole Miss history. With one down in the home half of the tenth, pinch hitter Cody Brown doubled off the centerfield wall to get the Bulldog partisans back into the game. J.B. Woodman became the 23rd All-American in program history, while also earning All-SEC honors alongside second baseman Tate Blackman and catcher Henri Lartigue. Four Rebels earned spots as All-SEC selections on either the first or second team, while outfielder Burney Hutchinson earned second team All-America honors from Baseball Weekly. Personal Background Arkansas set their program high mark in 2018 against USC with a turnstile total of 13,742. 12 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. The 1998 season also saw the Cowboys rise to third in the conference standings and qualify for the SLC Tournament. Scott Bittle brought home the program's third Ferriss Award as the state of Mississippi's top collegiate player and also earned First Team All-America honors. ASU starter Khristian Curtis walked three Bulldogs in the inning and State took full advantage. Bulldog starter Will Bednar lasted just three innings giving up four runs on seven hits. Cozart was named an All-SEC First Team selection, while Henry, Lance Lynn and Cody Satterwhite were named to the second team. In 2018 and 2019, three Rebels were drafted as catchers in the top six rounds. 10 by Collegiate Baseball, while the 2011 class was ranked third nationally by Collegiate Baseball and fifth by Baseball America. Bianco still believes these Rebels have the tools. It was the second season in which Bianco was named the national coach of the year, receiving the honor from Collegiate Baseball after leading Ole Miss to a 16-1 start to the 2020 season prior to the halting of play due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Game two was another tight one that saw LSU ace Ben McDonald go the distance. Pomeranz became the highest draft pick in school history when he was taken fifth overall by the Cleveland Indians and led a group of five Rebels drafted in 2010. Despite Rebel captain Tim Elkos warning of dont let the Rebs get hot, the college baseball world did just that. During the 2021 campaign, Doug Nikhazy became the programs fourth two-time All-American and its third unanimous All-American. Rowdey Jordan gave the Bulldogs their first lead with a two-run home run in the bottom of the 6th. Bianco played for Bertman at LSU from 1988-89 and coached on his staff from 1993-97. Prior to Biancos arrival, Ole Miss eclipsed four draftees just three times. Top Recruiter By the time Preston Johnson took over on the mound in the top of the 5th, Notre Dame led 7-3. by Rick Cleveland June 12, 2022. Rebels Return to Omaha T.J. Beam (New York Yankees) was the first player from the Bianco Era to be called up in 2006, followed by Seth Smith (Colorado) in 2007 and Matt Tolbert (Minnesota) in 2008. After winning 48 in 2018, 41 in 2019 and racing out to a 16-1 start in 2020, the Rebels are tied for the fourth-most wins in the nation since 2018 at 105. The Mississippi State left fielder then swiped second base, advanced to third on an errant pickoff attempt by Ole Miss pitcher Sam Tookoian, and scored when the sky camouflaged Hancock's fly ball. 1 ranking in national recruiting rankings by both Baseball America and D1Baseball.com. Ole Miss emerged victorious at Swayze Field, earning their second consecutive and seventh overall Super Regional berth. MSU took two of three games in Starkville against Ole Miss two weeks ago. Back to back doubles from Ethan Groff and Jacob Gonzalez tied the game at 6-6, but the Rebels had another trick up their sleeve. The Rebels were also ranked in all four major college baseball polls each week of the season, including eight total weeks in the top 10 in at least one of the polls. Then, another mistake. In 2016, Mike Mayers (St. Louis) became the 14th Bianco-coached Rebel to see his big league dream come true, earning a start for the Cardinals against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball. 1993-97:Assistant Coach, LSU The Bulldogs are currently the final team in the field for next month's SEC tournament. In postgame, Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco addressed that sixth inning mess. The Bulldog backstop had two hits in three at bats. "You look at Tookoian's line, I mean he was really good tonight," Bianco said. In five seasons at LSU (1993-1997), the Tigers advanced to the College World Series four times and claimed three national championships. State was upset in the conference tourney in game one by Auburn. After advancing to the College World Series for the fifth time in program history during the 2014 season, Bianco had a young team with little experience take the field for the 2015 campaign. Ole Miss' Mike Bianco, LSU's Skip Bertman and Vanderbilt's . 17 ECUs Keith LeClair Classic. When his Rebels defeated Texas A&M 13-3 on Friday, April 26, Bianco won his 739th game as the head coach in Oxford, moving him to third all-time in SEC history ahead of South Carolinas Ray Tanner. OLD SCHOOL: In a changing world, Mississippi State baseball's Ron Polk remains a statue-worthy legend, FOR MSU: Why there's no sugarcoating importance of Ole Miss series for Mississippi State baseball, FOR OLE MISS: What the Mississippi State series means to Ole Miss baseball. The lone post season game in the top ten was game one of the 2021 Super Regional against Notre Dame. The Rebels became one of only two schools to have hosted an NCAA Regional each of the previous four years and one of only four schools to have advanced to Super Regional play three-straight years. Ole Miss also continued the trend of sending Rebels to the pros with six players selected in the 2011 MLB Draft. Rebels went from No. On Monday, June 13, 2005, the Rebels' Super Regional game against eventual national champion Texas was the third-most watched television broadcast of a college baseball game in the history of ESPN. State clung to a 1-0 lead after five innings of play. In the bottom of the 5th, James hit the first pitch he saw for a leadoff home run to tie the game at 3-3. LSU third baseman Jacob Berry got the Tigers rolling with a three-run shot in the 1st inning off of Bulldog starter Parker Stinnett. The excitement on the field has spilled over into the stands, where Ole Miss baseball fans have taken notice and shown their appreciation. The Rebels delivered an emphatic 13-5 victory in Game 2 at Baum-Walker Stadium but ultimately fell short of a trip to Omaha, dropping the finale to cap Biancos 19th season. As you know not only did State win the super, they went on to win the College World Series. Ole Miss got on the board first with a solo shot from shortstop Jacob Gonzalez. State and LSU, Bianco received his first head coaching opportunity, taking over the reins of McNeese State. Riddled with injuries, highlighted by the absence of sophomore Hunter Elliott, coach Mike Bianco has struggled to find a trustworthy rotation. Following a 31-25 campaign in 1999, Bianco's 2000 team produced one of the most successful seasons in McNeese State history. Five of his Rebels have been named CoSIDA Academic All-District. For the first time in program history, the Rebels finished No. David Eckert, Ole Miss writer: MSU wins two games. Online radio broadcast:Ole Miss radio |Mississippi State radio. The 2019 group included four of Perfect Games top 50 prospectsthe only class in the country of its kind. Reliever Chase Patrick fared no better giving up three runs during 1.1 innings of work. For only the second time in program history, as well as the second consecutive season, three Rebels earned Freshman All-America honors in pitchers Will Ethridge, Ryan Rolison and Houston Roth. Thursday's first pitch, TV info: 6 p.m. CT (SEC Network) SEC Network is channel 611 on DirecTV, channel 404 or 408 on Dish . Here are some of the sights and scenes from the Mississippi State baseball national championship parade. The first time Mike Bianco advanced to the College World Series as the head coach at Ole Miss in 2014, . Alex Detz hit a ground ball to second that proved elusive at first base putting Bulldog runners on the corners. While working behind the plate for LSU, Bianco caught major league pitchers Ben McDonald, Russ Springer, Curtis Leskanic, John O'Donoghue, Chad Ogea and Paul Byrd. Ole Miss is last place in the SEC with MSU just two spots ahead. In total, the Rebels have hosted 10 NCAA Regionals in the past 18 full season, further evidence that under Mike Bianco, Ole Miss baseball has truly become a national name. Two Ole Miss relievers combined to walk the bases loaded. Prior to the 2016 season, the Rebels added a new HD video board to the outfield that measures 30x48 in size to enhance the game day experience. The Bulldogs had won every SEC series to date and were looking to do dispatch of a veteran Aggie squad. While both teams have some college baseball currency, one wondered if the Power Five match-up would truly move the needle with their respective fanbases. If Mississippi State is avoiding walks and letting Ole Miss put balls in play, itll be up to the Bulldogs to clean up their SEC-worst .960 fielding percentage. The SECs First-Year Academic Honor Roll has included 93Bianco-coached Rebels, while 251student-athletes have been selected to the SEC Academic Honor Roll. Head coach Mike Bianco passed the legendary Skip Bertman for second-most wins by an SEC head coach on April 4 with Ole Miss' 7-2 win over Memphis. It happened again on Sunday for Ole Miss (21-19, 3-15 SEC) against top-ranked LSU (32-7, 12-5) at Swayze . Ron Polk is the all-time leader with 1,218 wins at Mississippi State and Georgia. Two runs scored and the Bulldogs walked it off. Five of the top ten on campus crowds in the history of college baseball have come at The New Dude in the past three seasons. The Rebels have totaled 73 All-SEC nods under Bianco. After the Tigers' 1997 College World Series title run, Bianco was named the head coach at McNeese State in July of that year. In the last four springs Ole Miss has been a national seed,. He then returned to Baton Rouge where he joined Bertman's staff at LSU. Arkansas' Dave Van Horn is in his 17th season in the SEC, tied with Vanderbilt's Tim Corbin for the league's. Ole Miss has been a consistent contender. Earlier this season, LSU set an all-time program attendance record of 13,068 against Tennessee. Saturday: 1 . Just over one month later, another former Rebel pitcher made his Major League debut as David Goforth began pitching out of the bullpen for the Milwaukee Brewers. In a career that has been filled with memorable seasons, the pinnacle without a doubt came during the 2022 campaign. The latest renovations to O-U Stadium will benefit both players and fans. 1 ranked recruiting class in the history of Ole Miss Athletics. 2 p.m. Sunday, vs. Mississippi State SEC Network+ . The Bulldogs played the 2018 season, while the stadium was still being built. Of the five runs scored between the two teams, four of them were the result of solo home runs. As a team, Ole Miss is hitting .299. The Rebels also won the SEC West crown in 2018, becoming just the second in program history to win both a divisional and tournament title in the same season. Just when that 2016 class cycled through, the Rebels reloaded with another elite class. His first recruiting class was rated as one of the nation's 10 best by both Collegiate Baseball and Baseball America, including a No. Brown touched home bringing the tying run to the plate. The program has also seen near "capacity" crowds with greater regularity since the new stadium was built. Then he heard the groans. The Rebels added an insurance run on a Preston Overby RBI sacrifice fly. BY THE NUMBERS: Inside the power, patience fueling Mississippi State baseball's offensive success. Lefthander Graham Yntema earned the win going five innings. Left-hander Drew Pomeranz claimed SEC Pitcher of the Year honors, becoming the first Rebel to claim the award since its inception, and also garnered All-SEC and All-America honors. They were a consensus top-five team by the end of the year, and spent most of the season as one of the nations best teams. Mississippi State entered the game with a 17-14 record. That young group led the SEC in ERA at 3.45 for the year, hit the 35-win mark for the third straight season on the way to the postseason. In all the glory of the storied programs, the 2023 version of the in-state battle doesnt appear to have two teams headed toward the College World Series. The talented freshman worked the count full, but went down swinging on the game's final pitch. The first two outs of the frame came in quick succession. It's the Bulldogs' first title in any sport. But, theres one problem. He quickly displayed his abilities to develop a competitive program. In the NCAA Super Regional, the Rebels traveled to face top-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette and rallied after losing the first game to claim the NCAA Super Regional with wins in game two and three to secure the program's berth in the College World Series. Yarbrough was tabbed as an All-SEC and All-America selection at the conclusion of the season and was one of six Rebels drafted in the 2012 MLB Draft. Ole Miss also saw its first SEC Freshman of the Year as outfielder Seth Smith earned the honor from the league. In 2010, Bianco was inducted into the Seminole High School Hall of Fame. Ole Miss named Mike Bianco head coach of the Rebel baseball program on June 7, 2000.