MSU's pitching staff is filled with youth but that doesn't take away from John Cohen's confidence in their talent.
Although several young players will be depended on especially to anchor the bullpen, Cohen is confident that health and talent outweigh experience.
The eight-year coach told the media at MSU's fan day that 20 Bulldog pitchers have hit 90 on the gun, eight have thrown 93 or better, and four have eclipsed 95.
One of those pitchers tossing upwards of 95 will determine whether the staff will take the jump from above average to elite. Dakota Hudson is the favorite to serve as MSU's friday night starter, and if the junior can duplicate his performance from summer ball in the Cape Cod, he'll give Starkville its first SEC ace pitcher since Chris Stratton in 2012.