Gehrig Frei named after Lou Gehrig as Mississippi State gears for Super Regional
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Gehrig Frei, Mississippi State's second baseman, is named after Yankees legend Lou Gehrig. Frei's father chose the name as a tribute to his late father, a Yankees fan. The No. 14 Bulldogs (43-17) face No. 3 Georgia (49-12) in the Athens Super Regional on June 6. Frei leads the team with a.338 batting average and has played a key role in their tournament success, including a performance with five on-base appearances against Louisiana.
- •Gehrig Frei plays second base for Mississippi State.
- •He is named after Lou Gehrig due to family ties.
- •Mississippi State begins the Super Regional against Georgia on June 6.
- •Frei has a.338 batting average with 11 home runs this season.
- •He helped MSU secure their place in the Super Regional.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Why Gehrig Frei's parents named Mississippi State leadoff batter after Lou Gehrig
"Mississippi State baseball second baseman Gehrig Frei is named after Lou Gehrig. Here's why his parents gave him that name.
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