Jacob Billingsley burst out of the Mississippi State bullpen back on Feb. 19 to finally make his long awaited collegiate debut.
Billingsley had been a member of the Diamond Dogs’ roster in 2014 and 2015 but a redshirt and shoulder surgery had sidelined him for two seasons.
“I’d been waiting a couple of years so getting out there was big time,” Billingsley said. “I grew up a Bulldog so it’s really fun to finally get to compete with the team I’ve always wanted to.”
Billingsley made his first appearance in the season opener and although it only lasted three pitches, it will be something the Senatobia native will carry with him for the rest of his life.