Starkville, Mississippi, September 30, 2025
News Summary
Former Mississippi State baseball players Nathaniel Lowe and Brandon Woodruff are set to participate in the MLB Postseason. Lowe plays for the Boston Red Sox, who are slated to face the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Series. Woodruff, pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers, comes off a strong season, awaiting the winner of the wild card match. Mississippi State boasts 52 alumni currently in professional baseball, showcasing the university’s strong athletic legacy.
Starkville, Mississippi – Three former Mississippi State baseball players are set to showcase their talents in the 2025 MLB Postseason as the professional baseball scene thrives with 52 alumni currently playing, including 13 in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Former Diamond Dogs, Nathaniel Lowe of the Boston Red Sox, Brandon Woodruff of the Milwaukee Brewers, and Travis Chapman, who serves as the first base coach for the New York Yankees, will be part of this year’s playoffs, with Lowe’s team facing the Yankees in the American League Wild Card Series.
The American League Wild Card Series, which pits the Boston Red Sox against the New York Yankees, is scheduled to commence Tuesday and will run through Thursday, with games starting at 5:08 p.m. on ESPN. This series will be contested as a best-of-three matchup. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers, led by Woodruff, finished the regular season with the best record in baseball and will enjoy a first-round bye, awaiting the winner of the wild card clash between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres, with the NL Division Series slated to begin on October 4.
Nathaniel Lowe, a first baseman for the Red Sox, wrapped up the 2025 season with a .228 batting average over 540 at-bats, totaling 123 hits, 64 runs, 23 doubles, 3 triples, 18 home runs, 84 RBIs, and 62 walks. In the last week, he has significantly improved his form, hitting .318.
Brandon Woodruff, a starting pitcher for the Brewers, ended the regular season with a 7-2 record and a 3.20 ERA over 12 games, notching 83 strikeouts in 64.2 innings before being placed on the 15-day injured list.
Other notable Mississippi State alumni in professional baseball include J.P. France with the Houston Astros, sporting a 1-0 record and a 2.25 ERA, Adam Frazier with the Kansas City Royals, who has a .267 batting average, and several others, including Jake Mangum, Konnor Pilkington, and Jordan Westburg.
For Mississippi State Athletics, exciting events are on the horizon as the baseball team prepares for a scrimmage at Dudy Noble Field on October 4. Additionally, the football team will host No. 15 Tennessee in their first SEC game of the season on October 1, at Davis Wade Stadium.
The weather for these upcoming events looks promising, with a mostly clear forecast for Friday and a high of 82°F dropping to a low of 60°F, followed by sunny skies on Saturday with a high near 84°F and a low around 59°F.
Key Player Performances
- Nathaniel Lowe (Boston Red Sox) – Position: First Baseman. 2025 Stats: .228 average, hitting .318 over the last 7 games.
- Brandon Woodruff (Milwaukee Brewers) – Position: Starting Pitcher. 2025 Stats: 7-2 record, 3.20 ERA. Currently on the injured list.
- J.P. France (Houston Astros) – Position: Pitcher. 2025 Stats: 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA over 2 games.
- Adam Frazier (Kansas City Royals) – Position: Second Baseman. 2025 Stats: .267 average, last stretch of .333.
Upcoming Events
- Baseball Scrimmage: October 4 at Dudy Noble Field.
- Football Game: Host No. 15 Tennessee on October 1 at Davis Wade Stadium.
Weather Forecast
- Friday: Mostly Clear, High 82°F, Low 60°F
- Saturday: Sunny, High near 84°F, Low around 59°F
| Player Name | Team | Position | 2025 Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | Boston Red Sox | First Baseman | .228 AVG, 18 HRs, 84 RBIs |
| Brandon Woodruff | Milwaukee Brewers | Starting Pitcher | 7-2 Record, 3.20 ERA |
| J.P. France | Houston Astros | Pitcher | 1-0 Record, 2.25 ERA |
| Adam Frazier | Kansas City Royals | Second Baseman | .267 AVG |
Frequently Asked Questions
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