The 2017 Ole Miss Rebels Baseball team represented the

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in the

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. The Rebels played their home games in

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Previous season

The

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finished the 2016 season 43–19 overall and 18–12 in the conference. The Rebels advanced to the semifinals of the

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before suffering elimination at the hands of eventual champion

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in the semifinals. The Rebels earned regional hosting status in the

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, but two straight losses to Utah and Tulane brought the season to an end.

2016 MLB Draft Selections

The Rebels had six players selected in the

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. The Rebels also had four signees drafted out of high school. †Grae Kessinger, Cooper Johnson, Will Ethridge, and Ryan Rolison were drafted out of high school, but decided to attend Ole Miss.

Preseason

Preseason All-American teams

''3rd Team'' * Colby Bortles – Third Baseman (

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SEC Media poll

In the 2017 SEC media poll, released February 10, 2017, the Rebels were predicted to finish third place in the Western Division.

Preseason All-SEC teams

''2nd Team'' * Tate Blackman – Second Baseman * Colby Bortles – Third Baseman

Roster

Schedule and results

*Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the

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Awards and honors

Award watch lists

Regular season awards

All-SEC Awards

All-American Awards

2017 MLB Draft

Players in bold will return to Ole Miss.

Record vs. conference opponents

Rankings

References

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