The MLB Draft has officially come to a close, and Day three saw three current Bulldogs and one signee hear their names called.

The fun began in the 12th round when KC Hunt was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates, followed by Jackson Fristoe being taken by the New York Yankees. The two righties were both members of Mississippi State's 2021 National Championship squad and will now get their shot at the next level if they choose to sign.

After four quiet rounds, Kamren James got his chance with the Tampa Bay Rays in the 16th. The junior has been a starter for the Bulldogs at 3rd base the past two seasons, but a move to the outfield could be in line for him at the next level. James' selection moves Mississippi State's grand total to seven players being drafted, as Landon Sims was taken 34th overall by the Diamondbacks, followed by Logan Tanner 55th by the Reds. The Orioles picked Preston Johnson in the seventh round, and Brad Cumbest got the call from the Rockies in the ninth.

Champagnat Catholic (FL) both-handed pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje became the second signee to be picked when the Brewers took him in the 18th round, but he quickly took to Twitter to say, "I'm honored of getting picked, but I'm still a bulldog!!" State will seemingly only lose out on one commit from the nation's sixth-ranked class by Perfect Game, as the Mets scooped up Rockwall-Heath (TX) shortstop Jett Williams with the 14th overall pick.

An impressive haul of young talent will come into Starkville next season, as State was also able to avoid Bradley Loftin, Colby Holcombe, Ross Highfill, and Dakota Jordan being selected. However, the Bulldogs will likely miss out on one of their transfer portal pickups, as Mercer centerfielder Bill Knight was taken in the 10th round by the Mariners yesterday.

The attention will now turn to a trio of undrafted seniors in Luke Hancock, Parker Stinnett, and Brandon Smith, who have an extra year they could use due to the season being cut short in 2020. They could all take the Houston Harding route of signing as an undrafted free agent, but a return to Mississippi State could also be in the picture. 5th-year senior and Third Team All-American 2nd baseman RJ Yeager was also unselected, but he has exhausted all of his college eligibility.

Overall, the Draft turned out to be a positive outcome for Mississippi State. They got to see some of their former stars get their shot as a pro while also having a favorable outcome with its recruiting class.