Mississippi State baseball adds Josiah Overbeek from Army via transfer portal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
On June 16, Mississippi State baseball secured Army freshman Josiah Overbeek through the transfer portal. Overbeek, a standout two-way player, was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Year after a season in which he batted.314 with 17 home runs and 44 RBIs. Additionally, he contributed as a reliever, achieving a 5-0 record with a 5.57 ERA. Overbeek joins a notable incoming class for Mississippi State, which includes two other players recognized as NCBWA Freshman All-Americans. The transfer portal is open until June 30.
- •Josiah Overbeek committed to Mississippi State on June 16.
- •He batted.314 with 17 home runs and 44 RBIs last season.
- •Overbeek was named Patriot League Rookie of the Year.
- •He also pitched 15 times, finishing with a 5-0 record.
- •Transfer portal closes on June 30.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Mississippi State baseball lands Army's Josiah Overbeek, a freshman All-American
"Mississippi State baseball landed Army freshman breakout star Josiah Overbeek in the transfer portal on June 16.
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