​STARKVILLE — UCLA pitcher Landon Stump committed to Mississippi State baseball in the transfer portal, he confirmed to the Clarion Ledger on July 14, adding another intriguing arm to what projects as a loaded 2027 pitcher staff.Stump, a right-hander, has 42 starts in his three-year career for 179 total innings. He had a 4.12 ERA in 18 games and 13 starts in 2026 with 43 strikeouts and 22 walks.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Morgan Hill, California native started against the Bulldogs on March 1, pitching 3⅓ innings with two runs allowed. The Bruins, who were ranked No. 1 for most of the season but lost in their own regional, won 8-7 in 10 innings.1 / 11Mar 1, 2026; Arlington, TX, USA; UCLA Bruins against Mississippi State Bulldogs during the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images(Dustin Safranek, Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images)This story will be updated.Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State baseball lands UCLA pitcher Landon Stump. How he could fit for Bulldogs