Missouri State baseball embraces offseason success, stays grounded
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Missouri State baseball has received significant accolades during the offseason, fueled by the return of players Max Knight and Curry Sutherland, along with 11 new transfers. Baseball America has named the Bears among the last eight teams projected for the College World Series. D-1 Baseball has recognized Missouri State's transfer class as the best among non-Power 4 programs. Head Coach Joey Hawkins expressed gratitude for the recognition but cautioned against complacency, emphasizing the need to maintain focus and continuous improvement. The Bears aim for their first trip to Omaha since 2003 next spring.
- •Max Knight and Curry Sutherland return for Missouri State
- •11 transfers join the team this offseason
- •Baseball America predicts Bears among last eight for World Series
- •D-1 Baseball ranks Missouri State's transfer class 16th nationally
- •Hawkins highlights need to avoid complacency
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Bears baseball grateful but wary of offseason hype
"SPRINGFIELD–Between Max Knight and Curry Sutherland returning to the roster, along with 11 talented additions coming via the transfer portal, Missouri State has garnered significant praise and expectations from the national media. MO State has recently been touted by Baseball America to be among the last eight teams vying for the College World Series, next […]
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