Mangum tweets that he is..

[57stratdawg]

Returning for his JR year

 

[DoctorDawg]

Good move.

 

[Shmuley]

#punchsomething

 

[TrueMaroonGrind]

Good news. Hope he stays away from walls this year.

 

[patdog]

Best baseball news we've had since last Monday.

 

[fishwater99]

Hope learns to take some pitches.

 

[klong-dog]

He's got to get more selective at the plate. Glad he's back another year.

 

[Utah_Chaney]

If this year was anything at all to be considered a "sophomore slump," I can't wait to see how much he can contribute next year. The leadership alone that he can provide is huge.

 

[gymdawg.sixpack]

Maybe add some muscle too. The boy cant hit a ball outta the infield anymore

 

[Hankp22]

Huge news

Mangum has been awesome to watch these past two years plus he as good defensively as you find at the college level.

He obviously needs to be a little more selective at the plate. I also think he could be more efficient running the bases. But he is one of the most consistent hitters we've had at Mississippi State. I think he could develop some gap power with his ability to get routine solid contact.

We have the potential to be a very good baseball team. Getting Mangum back is huge.

 

[BiscuitEater]

Maybe add some muscle too. The boy cant hit a ball outta the infield anymore

Agree with comment below that he needs to be more selective at the plate BUT Jake had 15 doubles and a triple, same as Gridley. Yes, Gridley had 6 HRs but Mangum had 3rd best BA AND Slg% behind Rooker and Gridley. He will be the BEST player we have returning .. period. +Plus .. he filled in as a starting pitcher. I for one am excited he decided to return.

 

[OneParticularHarbor]

Watching during the regional, he seems like he rarely sees a pitch he won't swing at. He would be absolutely lethal if he develops some plate discipline.

 

[thekimmer]

Jake is a fantastic player and....

He's got to get more selective at the plate. Glad he's back another year.

He has the ability to be an exceptional lead off hitter except for being way too free swinging. He has the speed, the ability to take a HBP, can get his bat on just about any pitch, and usually hits it where he wants to but he was #1 in ABs with 278 and #10 in walks with just 9. That is not good especially for a lead off hitter. The closest players to him in walks were guys with 100 or more less ABs. I am sure this is something he will be working on this summer and fall.

 

[basedawg]

Maybe he will pitch some, we definitely need all arms on deck.

No no doubt he wasn't the same hitter after a broke hand, I bet that had a lot to do with his swing and follow thru.

 

[Xusuromohses]

Maybe add some muscle too. The boy cant hit a ball outta the infield anymore

He wasn't hurt or anything.

 

[HaleStater]

He wasn't hurt or anything.

That was his fault for being a dumbass. He needs more power regardless. Not Rooker power. Just something...

 

[Utah_Chaney]

I'm confident that if we see that, Cann and Jake do too. I'm sure he will come back with some more power, and a better hitter. Big paycheck on the line.

 

[Xusuromohses]

I never said he didn't make a dumbass move. I said that's why he didn't hit for as much power.

 

[Xusuromohses]

Is this you, clown?

https://twitter.com/mattyb_15/status/871916669622505472

Go ahead and show us all your true character, hazing on our players. Thankfully Britton was there to call your goofy *** out.

 

[gymdawg.sixpack]

We're talking infield.....with aluminum bats....thats what? 100ft? The last 2 months of the season almost anytime it left the infield it was a flyball to center.
I like jake. But if he added just a tiny boost in pop to his bat and more selectivity to pitches hed be downright special.

 

[Xusuromohses]

We're talking infield.....with aluminum bats....thats what? 100ft? The last 2 months of the season almost anytime it left the infield it was a flyball to center.
I like jake. But if he added just a tiny boost in pop to his bat and more selectivity to pitches hed be downright special.

Mangum slugged at .510 last year, compared to .385 this year. Anyone with sense could see this. You need to give it up.

 

[msstate7]

Mangum slugged at .510 last year, compared to .385 this year. Anyone with sense could see this. You need to give it up.

I think mangum will be much better next season, but I'll be surprised if he slugs .510 again. I think that slugging % was inflated due to stretching singles to doubles. .510 would've been top 20 in the sec this year and I just don't think that's him.

I'll be happy with .350-.400 avg and him finally learning to steal bases. He's way too fast to get caught stealing like he does