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Three Southern Miss players were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, pitcher Colby Allen signed as an undrafted free agent, and key returnees like Davis Gillespie could return, while new transfers and high school signees arrive to fill the gaps.
The 2026 MLB Draft saw twenty Sun Belt players selected, pushing the league’s all‑time draft total to 894 and reinforcing its reputation as a talent pipeline for Major League Baseball.
Southern Miss sees multiple players drafted, including Joey Urban to the Blue Jays and McCarty English to the Rays, while star Davis Gillespie opts to return for his senior season.
Southern Miss baseball secured pitcher Luke Williams via the transfer portal, highlighting his 2026 performance and dual‑position versatility as the program reshapes its roster.
Southern Miss has added pitcher Luke Williams from East Central Community College, a move that underscores the program’s aggressive use of the transfer portal and hints at a strategic shift in how it builds depth on the mound and at the plate.
Southern Miss’s baseball team, riding an 11‑game win streak, faces Troy in a semifinal that could set up a third straight championship appearance.