Ex-Rebels: Zack Cozart, Lance Lynn, Mickey Callaway, Chris Coghlan, etc! How did they do in the MLB? Ole Miss Baseball Players Who Became MLB Stars!
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Ole Miss Baseball Players Who Became MLB Stars
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The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Rebels are one of the great programs in college baseball. In fact, the university has seen former players who would go on to succeed in Major League Baseball (MLB). Some of those athletes would go on to become MLB All-Stars as well as even playing in the World Series. Ole Miss recently participated in the 2014 College World Series and played in the NCAA Baseball Tournament eight times since 2010. In fact, the Rebels won the SEC Conference Tournament twice since 2000. Now that your know the history of Ole Miss’ success on the baseball field, you might be wondering: Which of the Rebels would go on to have successful MLB careers? For a list of ex-Ole Miss Rebels who became MLB stars, please refer to the information below!
Here Are the Ole Miss Rebels Baseball Players Who Became MLB Stars:
Don Kessinger-INF (1962-1964)
- Played in the MLB for 15 Years (1964-1979)
- 6-Time All-Star with Cubs
- Won 2 Gold Glove Awards
- Finished in Top 25 in NL MVP Voting Twice
- 40 or More RBIs in a Single Season Seven Times
- Batted 0.250 or Higher in a Season Eight Times
- 0.252 MLB Batting Average
- 14 MLB Home Runs
- 527 MLB RBIs
- 1,931 MLB Hits
- 100 MLB Stolen Bases
Zack Cozart-INF (2005-2007)
- Playing in the MLB Since 2011
- 1-Time All-Star with Reds in 2017
- 2 Playoff Appearances with Cincinnati in 2012 & 2013
- 10 or More Home Runs in a Season Four Times
- 50 or More RBIs in a Single Season Three Times
- Batted 0.250 or Higher in a Season Five Times
- 0.247 MLB Batting Average
- 87 MLB Home Runs
- 305 MLB RBIs
Lance Lynn-Starting RHP (2006-2008)
- Playing in the MLB Since 2011
- Won 2011 World Series with St. Louis
- 1-Time All-Star with Cardinals in 2012
- Pitched in 2013 World Series with St. Louis
- Finished in Top 5 in AL Cy Young Voting with Rangers in 2019
- Struck Out 246 Batters in a Season with Texas in 2019
- 6 Playoff Appearances with Cardinals & Yankees
- 4 NLCS Appearances (2011-2014)
- Career Postseason Stats: 5-4 Record with 52 Strikeouts in 26 Games
- Won 15 or More Games in a Single Season Four Times
- E.R.A. of 3.50 or Below in a Season Four Times
- 150 or More Strikeouts in a Single Season Seven Times
- 98-68 MLB Record
- 3.59 MLB E.R.A.
- 1,326 MLB Strikeouts
Chris Coghlan-INF/OF (2004-2006)
- Played in the MLB for 8 Years (2009-2017)
- 2009 NL Rookie of the Year with Marlins
- Won 2016 World Series with Cubs
- Played in 2 NLCS Appearances (2015-2016)
- 2 Playoff Appearances with Chicago in 2015 & 2016
- 5 or More Home Runs in a Season Six Times
- 30 or More RBIs in a Single Season Four Times
- Batted 0.250 or Higher in a Season Five Times
- 0.258 MLB Batting Average
- 53 MLB Home Runs
- 234 MLB RBIs
Mickey Callaway-Relief RHP (1994-1996)
- New York Mets Manager (2018-2019)
- 163-161 MLB Managerial Record
- Pitching Coach for Indians (2013-2017) & Angels (2020-Present)
- 3 Playoff Appearances with Cleveland, including 2016 World Series
- Played in the MLB for 5 Years (1999-2004)
- 4-11 MLB Record
- 6.27 MLB E.R.A.
- 86 MLB Strikeouts
David Dellucci-OF (1992-1995)
- Played in the MLB for 12 Years (1997-2009)
- 2001 World Series Champion with Diamondbacks
- 2 World Series Appearances with Dbacks (2001) & Yankees (2003)
- 3 Playoff Appearances with Arizona & New York (2001-2003)
- Career Postseason Stats: 0.313 BA with 1 HR & 2 RBIs in 17 Games
- 10 or More Home Runs in a Season Five Times
- 40 or More RBIs in a Single Season Five Times
- Batted 0.250 or Higher in a Season Six Times
- 0.256 MLB Batting Average
- 101 MLB Home Runs
- 398 MLB RBIs
Seth Smith-OF (2002-2004)
- Played in the MLB for 10 Years (2007-2017)
- Played in 2007 World Series with Colorado
- 4 Playoff Appearances with Rockies & Athletics
- Career Postseason Stats: 0.262 BA with 2 HRs & 7 RBIs in 18 Games
- 15 or More RBIs in a Single Season Four Times
- 50 or More RBIs in a Season Five Times
- Batted 0.250 or Higher in a Single Season Six Times
- 0.261 MLB Batting Average
- 126 MLB Home Runs
- 458 MLB RBIs
- 934 MLB Hits
Drew Pomeranz-Starting LHP (2008-2010)
- Playing in the MLB Since 2011
- 1-Time All-Star with Padres in 2016
- 3 Playoff Appearances with Red Sox & Brewers
- Won 10 or More Games in a Season Twice
- E.R.A. of 4.00 or Below in a Single Season Four Times
- 100 or More Strikeouts in a Season Three Times
- 46-58 MLB Record
- 4.04 MLB E.R.A.
- 824 MLB Strikeouts
NOTE: OF=Outfielder, INF=Infielder, C-Catcher, 1B=First Baseman, 2B=Second Baseman, SS=Shortstop, 3B=Third Baseman,
RBIs=Runs Batted In, RHP=Right Handed Pitcher, LHP=Left Handed Pitcher, ALCS=American League Championship Series,
NLCS=National League Championship Series, AL=American League, NL=National League, E.R.A.=Earned Run Average
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