There is a deep baseball history in Starkville that exists at only a few select programs, and Bulldog fans have embraced that like no one else. This is a school and a fanbase that expects to win at the highest level, and that matters deeply to State’s new skipper.
Of course facilities matter too, and there is no better facility than Dudy Noble Field. When you combine that venue with the fanbase that fills it out every game, you get a scene unlike anything else in college baseball. There’s no one who wouldn’t want to coach in that environment, and it was a clear selling point for O’Connor.
“The atmosphere at Dudy Noble Field is nationally recognized as the best in the sport.”
O’Connor
With a strong history, unmatched fan support, and the best stadium in the country, Brian O’Connor sees Mississippi State as the standard in the sport, and he’s ready to get his program up and running.
“Mississippi State has set the standard in college baseball, and I can’t wait to get to work, build relationships and compete for championships in Starkville.”
O’Connor
But that standard is about more than just past success and a great gameday atmosphere. Mississippi State under AD Zac Selmon is actively setting the standard for college baseball. The resources MSU is devoted towards putting into the program and their commitment to putting an elite coaching staff around Brian O’Connor is assuring MSU becomes the principal program in the sport.
There is an expectation that State is going to ascend to the mountain top, and this move is what will get them there. As Zac Selmon puts it, “Mississippi State is built to win at the highest level, and Coach O’Connor knows what it takes…This is a defining moment for Mississippi State baseball and a powerful step forward for our program, our players and our fans.”
Mississippi State has set the standard in college baseball, and I can’t wait to get to work, build relationships and compete for championships in Starkville.”
New Bulldogs coach Brian O’Connor couldn’t speak more highly of Mississippi State
In a release from Mississippi State, new head coach Brian O’Connor detailed what drew him to Starkville, and the simple fact is that this program represents everything he loves about college baseball.
“Mississippi State represents everything I love about college baseball — tradition, passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
