Judd Utermark returns to Ole Miss baseball for 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Judd Utermark will return to Ole Miss baseball in 2027, following a court ruling that grants him a fifth season of eligibility. The third baseman, who holds the school record with 51 career home runs, announced his decision on social media on August 19. Utermark's return comes after a U.S. District Court ruling provides an opportunity for certain college athletes who meet specific criteria. He was eligible because he was not drafted in the 2026 MLB Draft.
- •Utermark is Ole Miss baseball's all-time home run leader.
- •He hit 22 home runs in each of the past two seasons.
- •Utermark's batting average reached a career-high.309 in 2026.
- •His eligibility stems from a court ruling for athletes who graduated in 2022.
- •First baseman Will Furniss will also return for a fifth season.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss baseball home run leader Judd Utermark returning in 2027 after court ruling
"Ole Miss baseball is getting its home run leader back in third baseman Judd Utermark. He is eligible because of a court ruling.
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