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Mississippi State Hires Brian O'Connor as New Baseball Coach

6/2/2025

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Mississippi State baseball has welcomed Brian O'Connor as its new head coach, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his 22 years at Virginia, where he clinched a national title in 2015. O'Connor steps in for Chris Lemonis, who was let go after a tough season, as the program aims to reclaim its championship glory under athletic director Zac Selmon's vision for excellence.

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Mississippi State baseball has welcomed Brian O'Connor as its new head coach, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his 22 years at Virginia, where he clinched a national title in 2015. O'Connor steps in for Chris Lemonis, who was let go after a tough season, as the program aims to reclaim its championship glory under athletic director Zac Selmon's vision for excellence.