Mississippi State in the Show: How many Bulldogs are headed to MLB postseason?

One former Mississippi State baseball player has already punched his ticket to the postseason, but others could be playing in October too.

Detailed view of the jersey of Boston Red Sox first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (37) against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

There are just 11 days left in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season.

Despite the short time period, only two teams have secured spots in the postseason: Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers.

That means at least one former Mississippi State player will be in the postseason.

Brandon Woodruff and the Brewers not only have a spot in the postseason, they have the NL Central division title clinched and No. 1 overall seed clinched, too.

If the season ended today, only one other former Bulldog would be in the postseason. Nathaniel Lowe and the Red Sox have a 2.5 game lead for the final AL wild card spot.

Here’s an update on each of the former Mississippi State players’ seasons and how far back their team is from a wild card spot.

Kansas City Royals second baseman Adam Frazier (26) throws to first base in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. | David Richard-Imagn Images

Adam Frazier – Kansas City Royals

Pos. 2B Height: 5-10 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2011-13
AVG: .262 AB: 382 H: 100 R: 39 2B: 19 3B: 0 HR: 6 RBI: 38 BB: 22 SB: 8 OPS: .674
Note: The Royals are 7 games back of the final AL wild card spot.

Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn (70) prepares to toss the ball to first to record an out against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park. | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

J.T. Ginn – Athletics

Pos. SP Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2019-20
Record: 3-6 ERA: 4.69 G: 21 GS: 14 SV: 0 IP: 80.2 K: 92 BB: 27
Note: The Athletics are 11 games back of the final AL wild card spot.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Kendall Graveman (49) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the eighth inning at Sutter Health Park. | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Kendall Graveman – Arizona Diamondbacks

Pos. RP Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2010-13
Record: 1-0 ERA: 7.13 G: 19 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 17.2 K: 9 BB: 12
Note: The Diamondbacks are 1.5 games back of the final NL wild card spot.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Nathaniel Lowe against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Nathaniel Lowe – Boston Red Sox

Pos. 1B  Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2016
AVG: .221 AB: 507 H: 112 R: 60 2B: 20 3B: 3 HR: 18 RBI: 78 BB: 55 SB: 1 OPS: .676
Note: The Red Sox currently have the final AL wild card spot.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jake Mangum (28) celebrates with left fielder Richie Palacios (1) after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during a game at Wrigley Field. | Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Jake Mangum – Tampa Bay Rays

Pos. OF Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Bats/Throws: S/L Lettered at MSU: 2016-19
AVG: .291 AB: 371 H: 108 R: 36 2B: 17 3B: 1 HR: 2 RBI: 36 BB: 18 SB: 25 OPS: .685
Note: The Rays are 9 games back of the final AL wild card spot.

Washington Nationals pitcher Konnor Pilkington (45) delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Konnor Pilkington – Washington Nationals

Pos. SP Height: 6-3 Weight: 240 Bats/Throws: L/L Lettered at MSU: 2016-18
Record: 2-0 ERA: 4.74 G: 27 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 24.2 K: 27 BB: 15
Note: The Nationals are eliminated from playoff contention.

Hunter Renfroe – Free Agent

Pos. OF Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2011-13
AVG: .182 AB: 99 H: 18 R: 5 2B: 6 3B: 0 HR: 0 RBI: 4 BB: 8 SB: 0 OPS: .483

Athletics right fielder Brent Rooker (25) is congratulated by first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the seventh inning at Sutter Health Park. | Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Brent Rooker – Athletics

Pos. OF Height: 6-3 Weight: 225 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2014-17
AVG: .271 AB: 592 H: 159 R: 90 2B: 40 3B: 3 HR: 29 RBI: 85 BB: 59 SB: 6 OPS: .839
Note: The Athletics are 11 games back of the final AL wild card spot.

Chris Stratton – Free Agent

Pos. RP Height: 6-2 Weight: 205 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2010-12
Record: 0-0 ERA: 7.71 G: 15 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 21 K: 22 BB: 10

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg (11) reaches up to catch a fly ball for an out against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning at Daikin Park. | Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Jordan Westburg – Baltimore Orioles

Pos. 3B Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 Bats/Throws: R/R Lettered at MSU: 2018-20
MLB AVG: .273 AB: 286 H: 78 R: 54 2B: 9 3B: 1 HR: 15 RBI: 34 BB: 17 SB: 2 OPS: .796
Note: The Orioles are 11 games back of the final AL wild card spot.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Brandon Woodruff – Milwaukee Brewers

Pos. SP Height: 6-4 Weight: 242 Bats/Throws: L/R Lettered at MSU: 2012-14
Record: 6-2 ERA: 3.32 G: 11 GS: 11 SV: 0 IP: 59.2 K: 74 BB: 14
Note: The Brewers have clinched the NL’s best record.