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Mississippi State's Jacob Parker named Finalist for BA Freshman of the Year
- Jacob Parker is a finalist for Baseball America's Freshman of the Year after a standout rookie season at Mississippi State.
- Parker hit .315 with 13 home runs and 51 RBIs in 48 appearances and 39 starts as a freshman.
- Parker is tied to a game-tying grand slam versus LSU, highlighting pivotal moments of his rookie season.
- Baseball America will announce the Freshman of the Year on June 11.
- Parker earned SEC All-Freshman team honors and was a midseason Perfect Game Freshman All-American selection.
- Parker is 6-3, 220 pounds and projects as a power bat for Mississippi State.
- MSU baseball highlighted Parker as part of a wider season narrative including regional and postseason context.
- The finalist pool includes players from Texas, North Carolina and Stanford among others.
- The article notes Parker’s SEC Freshman of the Week recognition in March as part of his accolades.
- Baseball America’s announcement will conclude a year of strong freshman performances across college baseball.
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