Josh West, Mississippi State baseball player, dies at 47
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Josh West, a former Mississippi State baseball player who led the 2001 team in RBIs, passed away on September 10 at the age of 47. The announcement was made through an obituary from Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home. West was notable for a stellar college career, having led the Bulldogs with 49 RBIs in 2001, while contributing to a season in which the team made a run to the NCAA Tournament. A private funeral service was held on September 13 in Aberdeen.
- •Josh West died on September 10, age 47.
- •He led Mississippi State in RBIs in 2001 with 49.
- •West was a multi-year starter in the outfield from 1998-2001.
- •The Bulldogs won the SEC Tournament during West's final season.
- •A private funeral service took place on September 13.
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"Josh West, a former Mississippi State baseball player who led the 2001 team in RBIs, died on Sept. 10 at 47 years old.
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