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Ace Reese injury update, Mississippi State star 3B exits Jackson State game
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball star third baseman Ace Reese exited the March 17 game against Jackson State in the second inning with an apparent injury.
Reese took a foul ball off his right foot and initially stayed in the game and drew a walk. He was pulled after the next at-bat after advancing to second base on a dropped pop fly.
The No. 6 Bulldogs (16-4) led Jackson State 4-0 at the time at Dudy Noble Field.
Drew Wyers replaced Reese as the pinch runner and stayed in the game at third base. Reese was not limping while walking off the field.
It is not the same foot that required offseason toe surgery where Reese missed all of Mississippi State’s fall practices.
MSU has not provided an update on Reese’s status since he exited.
Ace Reese stats
Reese entered 2026 as a preseason All-American and potential first-round MLB draft pick. He’s picked off where he left off as one of Mississippi State’s top batters.
He entered the Jackson State game batting .370 with six home runs, 31 RBIs and 26 runs.
The former Houston transfer drew two walks in his two plate appearances against JSU.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.