Mississippi State 3B Ace Reese drafted by Seattle Mariners with 24th pick of 2026 MLB Draft

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WLOX) — A former Mississippi State Bulldog heard his name called in the first round of the 2026 MLB Draft.

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Bulldog third baseman Ace Reese was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the first round with the 24th pick.

Despite battling injury, the third-year infielder Reese managed to turn in a line of .352/.422/.718 during his junior year with Mississippi State while slapping 21 homers.

At 6′4, 220 lbs., Reese exhibits great power at the plate. He hit 21 home runs in 2025, which is the eighth-most in a single season in school history.

In his first season at Mississippi State in 2025, he was named the 2025 SEC Newcomer of the Year and first team All-SEC.

Reese was a finalist for the 2026 Ferriss Trophy.

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