Andy Cannizaro Officially Named The New Head Coach At Mississippi State

Former LSU assistant coach Andy Cannizaro was officially named the head coach at Mississippi State on Saturday morning. Per HailState.com:

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STARKVILLE, Miss. – Andy Cannizaro, a former Major Leaguer and one of the rising coaching stars in college baseball, has been named Mississippi State's 17th head baseball coach, Director of Athletics John Cohen announced Saturday.

"We are thrilled to welcome Andy to the Mississippi State baseball family," Cohen said. "When you look at all of the characteristics we need in a baseball coach at Mississippi State, Andy is the perfect fit. He has an outstanding resume as a recruiter and scout in evaluating and developing talent. He's been around some of the best minds in all of baseball during his college and professional career. His personality and knowledge of the game will benefit our players."

Cannizaro will be formally introduced at a 3 p.m. press conference Monday in the Bryce Griffis Boardroom at the Palmeiro Center. The public is welcome to attend. It will be streamed live on SEC Network+ via WatchESPN.com and the Watch ESPN app.

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