Mississippi State baseball will be without their star shortstop for a second straight game after a frightening pregame incident. Drew Wyers was struck in the head by a ball during warmups before the series opener against Auburn on May 7, and he remains sidelined with dizziness, according to the team's injury report released before Game 2 on May 8.

The scary moment occurred while Wyers was standing in foul territory beyond third base as Auburn took batting practice. It was a routine spot for infielders during pregame—but a routine warmup turned into an unexpected health scare. "It was just a random thing," head coach Brian O'Connor said after the No. 11 Bulldogs' 10-3 win over the No. 6 Tigers on May 7. "What are the odds of that? He was fine and then during in and out, he just didn't look right."

With Wyers out, Ryder Woodson has stepped in at shortstop for the second straight game, giving Mississippi State a reliable fill-in as they navigate a crucial SEC series. Wyers' absence is a blow to a Bulldogs squad that's been rolling with a 38-12 record (15-10 in SEC play), but the priority remains his health as he recovers from what O'Connor described as a freak accident. For fans tracking the team's depth, this is a reminder of how quickly the game can change—and why every player's safety matters, whether in the heat of a pitch or the quiet moments of warmups.