Last season, Mannell went 2-0 with a 4.30 ERA across 11 relief appearances. That followed a 2024 season at Cloud County where he had a 1.91 ERA and struck out 92 hitters in 75.1 innings.

Mississippi State relief pitcher Kevin Mannell announced on social media Sunday that he would be continuing his baseball career at Nebraska. Mannell has one year of eligibility remaining.

Mannell redshirted in 2022 and was limited by injuries in 2023. Looking for a fresh start, the 6-4, 215 pounder left Manhattan for a spot with some familiar faces in the junior college ranks.

Kevin Mannell had already done his homework on Nebraska as a potential baseball transfer spot. This time around the Huskers went from a finalist to his final college destination.

Kevin Mannell had already done his homework on Nebraska as a potential baseball transfer spot. This time around the Huskers went from a finalist to his final college destination. After nearly a ...

Right-handed pitcher Kevin Mannell of Mississippi State announced on Sunday that he is coming to Lincoln. Mannell holds one year of eligibility left after spending last season with the Bulldogs.

Kevin Mannell Height: 6-4 Weight: 205 Class: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Topeka, Kan. High School: Seaman HS Bio Stats Media Bio Bio Stats Media HONORS Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (Spring 2022) ...

— Kevin Mannell (@KevinMannell) June 8, 2025 The righthanded Mannell made 11 appearances this spring. In 14.2 innings, he had a 4.30 ERA while giving up 14 hits and walking five.

Nebraska baseball made its first transfer addition Sunday in right-hander Kevin Mannell, who served as a reliefer last season at Mississippi State.

Mannell made 11 appearances this spring. In 14.2 innings, he had a 4.30 ERA while giving up 14 hits and walking five. He also had 19 strikeouts.