Brian O'Connor said he's turned down other job opportunities in the past, but here's why he left Virginia for Mississippi State baseball.

In a letter submitted to The Daily Progress, former UVa baseball coach Brian O'Connor expressed his gratitude for his 22 years in Charlottesville.

Teel is the fourth Virginia player to transfer to Mississippi State, joining All-ACC Freshman Team pitcher Tomas Valincius, outfielder James Nunnallee and designated hitter Chone James. MSU also landed Illinois Second Team All-Big Ten outfielder Vytas Valincius in the transfer portal. All four of them committed on June 6.