As is almost always the case, a number of top players and signees from Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Southern Miss will be worth watching out for in the 2021 MLB Draft.
The first round begins Sunday and the 20-round draft will extend through Tuesday. There could be 20-25 players drafted who either played for or signed with a college in Mississippi.
Here is a roundup of the players to pay attention to in the 2021 draft.
Mississippi State
Starting pitcher Will Bednar is one of the late risers of the draft after his performance at the College World Series.