Brian O'Connor earns bonus as Mississippi State baseball reaches super regional
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Mississippi State baseball, under head coach Brian O'Connor, advanced to the NCAA super regional following success in the Starkville Regional. This achievement triggered a $100,000 bonus for O'Connor, which is part of a larger potential earning structure tied to his contract. O'Connor's base salary for the 2026 season is $2.5 million, with an increase set annually until 2031. The Bulldogs, seeded No. 14 nationally, will face No. 3 Georgia in Athens starting June 5 or 6.
- •O'Connor's bonus increases total incentive potential to $500,000 annually
- •Mississippi State recorded a 43-17 season record
- •Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA super regional after Starkville Regional success
- •Next matchup against No. 3 Georgia is scheduled for June 5 or 6
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — How much Brian O'Connor made with Mississippi State baseball in NCAA super regional
"Brian O'Connor received another contract bonus with Mississippi State baseball reaching the super regionals in the NCAA Tournament.
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