COLUMBIA, Mo. - A dozen Mizzou athletes from spring sports teams have decided to return for another year of eligibility, as allowed by the NCAA after their seasons were canceled earlier this spring at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 21 spring athletes were eligible to return. One athlete is still weighing options, while another has decided to transfer, baseball infielder Austin James. The rest have decided to pursue other post-collegiate plans.
Among those returning next year are four players from Steve Bieser's baseball team, led by designated hitter/infielder Peter Zimmermann (Chaminade Prep), who was enjoying a strong start to the season at the plate before the season was shut down in March.