
Ole Miss Rebels Gear Up for 2027 Season with New Pitching Talent
The Ole Miss Rebels are reshaping their 2027 baseball squad after losing several standout players, adding fresh arms and position players while aiming to build on last year's success.
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The Ole Miss Rebels are reshaping their 2027 baseball squad after losing several standout players, adding fresh arms and position players while aiming to build on last year's success.

The Rebels will open the Men's College World Series against North Carolina on June 12 at 6 p.m. on ESPN, aiming to extend a legacy that includes a 2022 national championship and a seventh Omaha appearance.

Ole Miss has earned its first Super Regional appearance since 2022, powered by a dominant pitching staff and a lineup that set program records for home runs. The matchup against Auburn promises a clash of top‑ranked arms and bats.

The Rebels, fresh off a 14‑inning victory, will rely on starter Taylor Rabe and a potent lineup to face the Cornhuskers on ESPNU.

The #2 seeded Rebels will meet Arizona State on Friday night, with a potential showdown against Nebraska or South Dakota State awaiting the victor.

Ole Miss enters the SEC Tournament as the No. 9 seed, boasting a 36‑20 record, 11 Quad 1 wins and a pitching staff that ranks among the nation’s best. Key players such as Walker Hooks, Hunter Elliott and Judd Utermark headline a lineup that will face Missouri’s freshman standouts in a 9:30 a.m. contest broadcast on the SEC Network.

Ole Miss enters the series with a 10‑of‑12 winning streak, highlighted by weekly award winners Tristan Bissetta and Cade Townsend, while Murray State brings a potent offense led by Luke Mistone. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+ and the Ole Miss Radio Network.

Alabama’s baseball team edged Ole Miss 5-4 in a tightly contested series opener, highlighted by strong pitching and timely hitting.

No. 15 Ole Miss Baseball will host UT Martin in its final home game of the regular season, a contest that could cap a record‑setting year for the Rebels.