Offensively, Oregon will undergo a lot of turnover, but if it gets Tanner Smith back and Jacob Walsh takes a step forward in his second year of college, the Ducks have a lot of upside. Gonzaga; 35 Liberty. With the likes of Ryan Bruno, Joey Dixon and Drew Dowd back in 2023, look for Stanford to again be tough on the mound and compete at the top of the Pac-12. 338)Vanderbilt endured a tough 2022, especially by the programs lofty standards. 445)Tennessee was the runaway No. The Preseason poll ranked the top 35 teams in the nation. 171), OF Chris Stanfield (No. Blake Burke and Christian Moore are the future of the Vols offense and getting a veteran like Seth Stephenson back would be big. 172)Auburn bounced back from a difficult 2021 season to advance to Omaha in 2022, reaching the CWS for the second time in three seasons. Alabama; 41. UC Santa Barbara; 34. 1, Three Teams Enter", "D1Baseball Top 25: Virginia Tech, Texas Tech Moves Headline Latest Rankings", "D1Baseball Top 25: LSU, Oklahoma, ECU Join Rankings", "D1Baseball Top 25: Conference Champs Make Big Jumps", "D1Baseball Top 25 Rankings: Champion Ole Miss Finishes Atop Rankings", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2022_NCAA_Division_I_baseball_rankings&oldid=1095325875, College baseball rankings in the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Tied with team above or below also with this symbol, This page was last edited on 27 June 2022, at 18:20. If newcomers like righthander Landon Gartman and outfielder Bill Knight bring instant impact, Mississippi State can make a leap forward in 2023. Projected key returners: OF Dylan Campbell, 2B Mitchell Daly, RP Andre Duplantier II, SP Lucas Gordon, RP Luke Harrison, SP Tanner Witt Projected key departures: C Silas Ardoin, SS Trey Faltine, SP Pete Hansen, OF Douglas Hodo III, OF Eric Kennedy, 1B Ivan Melendez, 3B Skyler Messinger, RP Aaron Nixon, OF Murphy Stehly, SP Tristan Stevens, RP Joshua Stewart, OF Austin Todd Projected key newcomers: OF Max Belyeu (No.

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394)East Carolina has hosted four straight regionals and advanced to super regionals three straight times. Cal Poly; 48. The material and information contained on these pages and on any pages linked from these pages are intended to provide general information only and not legal advice. 428), C Ike Irish (No. The Preseason poll ranked the top 50 teams in the nation. Head coach Ben Orloff calls OF Nathan Church (.369, 24 doubles) highly underrated and has fellow sophomores Luke Spillane (.306) and Connor McGuire (.297) along with senior Jacob Castro (.314) to wreak havoc. The listing of verdicts, settlements, and other case results is not a guarantee or prediction of the outcome of any other claims. 432), INF/OF Towns King (Samford), RHP Josh Mollerus (San Francisco), 2B Rikuu Nishida, 3B Drew Smith (No. Projected key returners: RP Riley Cooper, OF Dylan Crews, SP Blake Money, 1B Tre Morgan, OF Josh Pearson, SS Jordan Thompson Projected key departures: 3B Jacob Berry, 2B Cade Doughty, OF Gavin Dugas, SP Ty Floyd, RP Paul Gervase, SP MaKhail Hillard, C Tyler McManus, RP Eric Reyzelman Projected key newcomers: RHP Thatcher Hurd (UCLA), C Jared Jones (No. LSU further got good news as coach Jay Johnson was able to rebuild his staff on the fly after losing both his full-time assistants to Power Five head coaching positions. Attorney Advertising. Athlon Sports 2022 Baseball Annual magazine. There is punch and power in Jace Grady (.337), Cole Moore (.329-11-46), Andrew Benefield (.280-9-41), and Blayne Jones (.223-11-34). National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, "Collegiate Baseball Div. 188), RHP Ethan Patera (No. Mix in some talented newcomers and Auburn wont be sneaking up on anyone next spring. 439), C Garret Guillemette (Southern California), RHP Charlie Hurley (Southern California), RHP Heston Tole (Arkansas)Things will look very different in Austin in 2023. 401), C Will Vierling (No. Dallas Baptist; 33. 1 In Volatile Rankings", "D1Baseball Top 25: Four Teams Enter Rankings After Tumultuous Week", "D1Baseball Top 25: Vols Top, Texas A&M, Wofford Enter Rankings", "D1Baseball Top 25: Jackets, Noles, Gauchos Enter Rankings", "D1Baseball Top 25: Tennessee Clings To No. 353), SS Dallas Macias (No. These polls, along with the Perfect Game USA poll, rank the top 25 teams nationally. Pitching is more of a question for LSU, but with a few key transfers coming to Baton Rouge and a deep array of returners, it figures to be stronger on the mound in 2023. Offensively, Arkansas will need some new players to step up as it has several holes to fill in the lineup. 246), OF Jace LaViolette (No. 336), RHP Caden Marcum (No. Fairfield; 42. At the plate, Wade Meckler (.303), Jake Dukart (.268), and Garret Forrester (.299-7-32) are bolstered by an incoming class that features seven recruits ranked among the top 300 freshmen, including OF Tyree Reed and infielders Jabin Trosky and Mason Guerra. OF Jake Thompson (.342), SS Hueston Morrill (.218), OF Caeden Trenkle (.268), RHP Justin Campbell (7-2, 2.57), RHP Bryce Osmond (2-5, 7.42), and LHP Mitchell Stone (2-1, 4.62) are all battle-tested. LHP Austin Krob (8-1, 3.81), RHP Marcelo Perez (1-0, 4.15), and junior college transfer LHP Connor Oliver are all top-100 draft prospects, and Oregon transfer Brett Walker (6-3, 3.66) will also factor into the rotation. Projected key returners: DH Jac Caglianone, RP Nick Ficarrotta, OF Wyatt Langford, SP Brandon Neely, RP Blake Purnell Projected key departures: SP Hunter Barco, OF Jud Fabian, INF Colby Halter, SP Nick Pogue, C BT Riopelle, SS Josh Rivera, SP Brandon Sproat, OF/2B Sterlin Thompson Projected key newcomers: RHP Jake Clemente (No. 372), RHP Hurston Waldrep (Southern Mississippi)Florida has hosted regionals in back-to-back years but it hasnt advanced past the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2018, when it went to Omaha. RHPs Henry Williams (3-3, 3.65), Cooper Stinson (3-4, 6.12), and Marcus Johnson (5-3, 3.05) all hit the mid-90s, and LHP Luke Fox (2-2, 3.05) is a prime confusion-causer. 222), C Joe Powell (Cincinnati), SS Stanley Tucker (No. 174), 1B Justin Kirby (Kent State), 1B Cooper McMurray (Kansas), RHP Hayden Murphy (No. 342)UCLA had a young roster in 2022 following the arrival of the top-ranked recruiting class in the country. Also watch for emerging mid-90s fireballers Juaron Watts-Brown and Marques Johnson. 461)Virginia had a top-15 offense in 2022 and the lineup again looks to be the Cavaliers strength in 2023. Each coach submits a Top 25 with a first-place vote worth 25 points, second place 24, and so on down to one point for 25th. For the purposes of these rankings, we made some projections on what players will and wont go to pro ball based on our latest draft rankings. The Demon Deacons return their full rotation, which could be made up of a trio of first-rounders in 2023 and 2024, as well as closer Camden Minacci. 259), RHP Nathan Dohm (Ball State), RHP Landon Gartman (Memphis), C Ross Highfill (No. Injuries on the mound this year pressed Isaac Ayon and RJ Gordon into big roles and they return with more experience and the help of some key newcomers like righthander Josh Mollerus. chigan; Andrew Checketts, UC-Santa Barbara; Reggie Christiansen, Sacramento State; Barry Davis, Rider; Bill Decker, Harvard; Jeff Forehand, Lipscomb; Billy Godwin, UNC-Greensboro; Scott Googins, Cincinnati; Brian Green, Washington State; Justin Haire, Campbell; Danny Hall, Georgia Tech; Fritz Hamburg, Saint Joseph's; Charlie Hickey, Central Connecticut State; Josh Holliday, Oklahoma State; Randy Hood, UNC-Wilmington; Omar Johnson, Jackson State; Ed Kahovec, Holy Cross; Geoff Loomis, Portland; Sean Lyons, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville; Scott Malone, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi; Mark Martinez, San Diego State; John McCormack, Florida Atlantic; Andy Pascoe, Western Illinois; Jim Penders, Connecticut; Tommy Raffo, Arkansas State; Sherman Reed, Coppin State; Brian Schmack, Valparaiso; Matt Senk, Stony Brook; Alex Sogard, Wright State; Butch Thompson, Auburn. Put it all together, and the Cardinals may be the ACC favorites in 2023. All-American two-way star Zach Agnos is draft eligible but projects to return to Greenville next year, where he again would be a focal point. But theres plenty of reason to expect a bounce back in 2023. And, yet, Tennessee still figures to again be formidable in 2023. Offensively, Wake figures to lose catcher Brendan Tinsman and shortstop Michael Turconi to pro ball, but should get seven regulars back, including the powerful bats of Nick Kurtz and Brock Wilken and leading hitter Tommy Hawke. 284), C Bennett Lee (Tulane), RHP Michael Massey (Tulane), LHP Sean Sullivan (Northwestern)Few teams in the country can boost as much talent on their 2023 roster as Wake Forest. Was anyone better in May/June than the Wolfpack? Louisville will need to replace its top power threats, but it has the makings of a dynamic offense. Leading hitter Jack Hurley returns, as does Freshman All-American third baseman Carson DeMartini. Southern Miss has moved to the Sun Belt and could be in for a special year. Freshman All-American slugger Hunter Hines is back to anchor the lineup and Preston Johnson, Pico Kohn and Cade Smith bring a lot of experience back to the mound. 186), OF/2B Tavian Josenberger (Kansas), OF/LHP Mason Neville (No. Southern Miss; 49. Jake Garland, Karson Ligon, Alejandro Rosario and Gage Ziehl form a strong core on the mound. 389)Oklahoma State has a lot of turnover coming out of this season with players like Justin Campbell and Nolan McLean on their way to pro ball, but the Cowboys still have a strong foundation. Corner infielders Logan Lacey (.295-10-39) and Tyler Martin (.280) are joined by transfers 1B Alex Toral (from Miami), INF Jordan Carrion (Florida) and OF Brett Roberts (Tennessee Tech). 167)Stanford has made the last two College World Series and will be looking to make it three straight in 2023. All are members of the American Baseball Coaches Association. 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19 Virginia; No. In addition, Jack Brannigan (.295), Zack Prajzner (.280), and Brooks Coetzee (.274) all have fence-busting power. Texas Christian 68; Virginia 50; UC Santa Barbara 42; Georgia Southern 38; Gonzaga 22; Arizona 21; Michigan 20; Wake Forest 18; Campbell 14; Georgia Tech 13; Coastal Carolina 8; Oregon 4; Air Force 4; Grand Canyon 2; VCU 1. UConn; 40. Put it all together and while Tennessee next year might not hit some of the historic highs it did in 2022, it still will be playing at the top of the sport. That 02 Regional showing last June should motivate these Gators in 2022. The 2022 redemption tour features Team USA members 2B Robert Moore (.283-16-53) and RHP Jaxon Wiggins (3-1, 5.09), plus power bats like 3B Cayden Wallace (.279-14-44), 1B Brady Slavens (.284-14-63), and SS Jalen Battles (.269-6-43). The pitching staff will need to reset without top starter Alex Williams and do-it-all lefthander Quinn Mathews. Long Beach State; 47. 184), OF Jared Wegner (Creighton)The Razorbacks have been one of the most consistent teams in the country for the last six years and 2023 figures to be more of the same. 442), SS Chris Maldonado (No. The Gators have some stars to build around in 2023, however, starting with All-American outfielder Wyatt Langford, a likely first-round pick next summer. Power bat Niko Kavadas (22 HRs) is gone, but eight starters return, led by Ryan Cole (.336-9-34) and Carter Putz (.305-6-45). Teams not listed above are: 31. The incoming freshman class is highly lauded, led by LHPs Jac Caglianone, Pierce Coppola, and Philip Abner, plus catcher Rene Lastres. Louisiana Tech; 33. SS Taylor Young (.331-7-36) and C Jorge Corona (.269-5-29) are top-flight defenders. These rankings were originally published in the Athlon Sports 2022 Baseball Annual, which is available in ouronline storeand will be on newsstands everywhere shoon. The Deacons have further buttressed their roster with savvy additions from the transfer portal, including catcher Bennett Lee. The best offense in the SEC returns its entires starting lineup, headed up by SS Jacob Gonzalez (.355-12-55), OF Kevin Graham (.342-14-56), and 3B Tim Elko (.325-16-55). A trio of sophomores will pace the power game in C Logan Tanner (15 HRs), 3B Kamren James (12 HRs), and 1B Luke Hancock (10 HRs). Matt Shaw is starring in the Cape Cod League this summer and leading hitter Luke Shilger returns. Oregon State transfer RHP Jack Washburn will be a formidable addition. The defending national champions have some roster losses from last year, but dont expect much drop-off for 2022. Marcus Brown was steady all season at shortstop and Roc Riggio came on strong in the second half, earning Freshman All-America honors. Quality relievers abound in Joey Mundt (2-2, 4.70), Mitchell Verburg (2-0, 2.92), and Will Frisch (3-0, 2.38). Lots of holes to fill, but OF Devonte Brown (.252-13-40) and 2B JT Jarrett (.251) are good rebuilding blocks and are joined by Charlotte transfers Gino Groover (.351) and Dominic Pilolli (.274). The following human polls make up the 2022 NCAA Division I men's baseball rankings. While the Ducks lose a lot of talent this year, they have a solid core returning. Arkansas loses some key figures, but it has a strong core on the mound with the return of starters Will McEntire, Hagen Smith and Jaxon Wiggins and closer Brady Tygart. But Stanford a year ago lost ace Braden Beck and closer Zach Grech and bounced back just fine this spring. All three weekend mound starters are back in Tyrell Aidan (5-1, 2.70), John Bertrand (8-2, 3.21), and Will Mercer (4-3, 4.92). UNC will lose its three leading hitters, but with Honeycutt at the heart of the lineup, as well as infielders Mac Horvath and Alberto Osuna, it will have plenty of firepower. Projected key returners: SS/RP Zach Agnos, OF Lane Hoover, OF Jacob Jenkins-Cowart, SP C.J. Projected key returners: C Jack Bulger, OF Enrique Bradfield, SP Bryce Cunningham, INF Davis Diaz, SP Devin Futrell, SP Carter Holton, 1B Tate Kolwyck, INF Parker Noland, SP Patrick Reilly, RP Thomas Schultz, OF Javier Vaz Projected key departures: OF Spencer Jones, C/1B Dominic Keegan, RP Christian Little, RP Nick Maldonado, SP Chris McElvain, SS Carter Young Projected key newcomers: SS R.J. Austin, RHP Andrew Dutkanych, OF Devan Kodali (No. Wake hasnt won a regional since 2017, but thatif not its first trip to Omaha since winning the 1955 national titlewill be the expectation for 2023. 1 starter, the Aggies again figure to be among the SECs best. Gonzaga; 36. Click here to get your copy. But no matter how that shakes out, the Terrapins should be strong on the mound with David Falco Jr. and Andrew Johnson back in the fold and the additions of T.J. Brock, who has closed at Ohio State, and high-end freshman Kyle McCoy. 314), RHP Luke Young (No.

It starts with All-American outfielder Vance Honeycutt, who hit 25 home runs and stole 29 bases as a freshman. Old Dominion; 50. Tennessee has also been active in the transfer portal and added premium talents in shortstop Maui Ahuna, who has impact talent as a hitter and defender, and first baseman/lefthander Reggie Crawford, though he could be a Day 1 draft pick instead. Ole Miss has added righthander Nick Pogue via the transfer portal and he adds another high-power arm to the staff. Returning starting pitchers Alex Williams (5-2, 3.42) and Quinn Mathews (5-2, 6.08) will have bullpenners Joey Dixon (2-1, 3.28) and Brandt Pancer (5-2, 3.83) to back them. Top hitters Dominic Keegan (.345-15-57), Enrique Bradfield Jr. (.336, 47 SBs), and Carter Young (.252-16-52) are among six returning starters in the order. LHP Jonathan Fincher (8-3, 3.05) and RHP Jarret Whorff (9-2, 4.00) lead a mound corps that returns nearly every arm of note.

Projected key returners: OF Jacob Burke, SP Jake Garland, 1B CJ Kayfus, SP Karson Ligon, 3B Yohandy Morales, SS Dominic Pitelli, SP Alejandro Rosario, RP Gage Ziehl Projected key departures: RP Alex McFarlane, SP Carson Palmquist, C Maxwell Romero Jr., RP Andrew Walters Projected key newcomers: SS Blake Cyr (No. With 25 different covers to choose from, order the most complete print preview to the 2022 MLB season today or purchase a digital edition for instant access. 1 Arkansas in the Regionals but have some holes to fill for 2022. But transfers like 1B Griffin Doersching (Northern Kentucky), OF Lyle Miller-Green (JC transfer), and RHPs Victor Mederos (Miami) and Jimmy Ramsey (Kentucky) could elevate the program exponentially. 204), SS Logan Wagner (No. Shoot, if not for the COVID outbreak in Omaha, they probably wouldve won the national title. 24 Georgia Southern. This senior class is the most accomplished in ECU history, including playing in the last two Super Regionals (2019 and 2021). The Chase Law Group, LLC | 1447 York Road, Suite 505 | Lutherville, MD 21093 | (410) 928-7991, Easements and Related Real Property Agreements. While there are still a lot of unknowns about roster construction, especially with the draft still to come later this week, its never too early to start getting a feel for what teams will be the best around the country next spring. After finishing third in Omaha, the Longhorns will be back again with stout pitching and reliable defense. Chip Hale takes the reins of a hot program that is coming off a Pac-12 title and trip to Omaha. The top six returning pitchers all had ERAs below 3.30, including RHPs Tanner Witt (5-0, 3.16) and Aaron Nixon (9 saves), who both threw for Team USA last summer. A stellar recruiting class features OFs Jace Bohrofen (Oklahoma) and Chris Lanzilli (Wake Forest), two of the top transfers in the country. Projected key returners: SP Isaac Ayon, DH Drew Cowley, SP RJ Gordon, 2B Gavin Grant, RP Logan Mercado, OF Tanner Smith, 1B Jacob Walsh Projected key departures: OF Anthony Hall, SS Josh Kasevich, SP Adam Maier, 1B Brennan Milone, OF Colby Shade, RP Kolby Somers Projected key newcomers: DH Owen Diodati (Alabama), SS Carter Garate (No.