Big XII Baseball: Who’s on Top?

After a full week of Big XII baseball see who’s on top of the Conference Standings

Introduction

Since the conference’s inception in 1997, the Big XII has been one of the most competitive and unpredictable baseball leagues in the country. With ten teams vying for a spot in the conference tournament each year, every game counts.

This year is shaping up to be no different, with a number of teams looking like they could make a run at the title. Here’s a look at some of the top contenders:

The Big XII Conference

The Big XII conference is made up of twelve schools located across the United States The conference is split into two divisions: the North and the South. These divisions are further split into two sub-divisions: the East and the West. Each school plays each other school in its division twice during the regular season The top two teams in each division advance to the conference tournament which is held at a neutral site.

The Teams

The Big XII baseball conference is made up of 10 teams: Baylor, Iowa State Kansas, Kansas State Oklahoma, Oklahoma State TCU, Texas, Texas Tech and West Virginia These teams play each other in a round robin format during the regular season The top 4 teams advance to the Conference Tournament which is a double-elimination format.

The Standings

As of May 12, 2019, here are the standings for the Big XII Baseball Conference

1. Texas Tech – 19-5 (9-2 Big XII)
2. Baylor – 18-6 (7-3 Big XII)
3. TCU – 17-7 (7-4 Big XII)
4. Oklahoma State – 21-10 (7-4 Big XII)
5. Texas – 22-9 (6-5 Big XII)
6. West Virginia – 15-12 (4-7 Big XII)
7. Kansas State – 15-14 (3-8 Big XII)
8. Oklahoma – 14-16 (1-10 Big XII)

The Schedule

The college baseball season is in Full Swing and the Big XII is one of the most competitive conferences in the country. Here’s a look at the schedule for the remainder of the season.

The Playoffs

It’s that time of year again when college baseball teams are vying for a spot in the Big XII conference tournament The top eight teams in the conference will compete in the double-elimination tournament, which will be held May 23-28 at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas.

So, who’s on top? As of May 13, here are the standings:

1. Texas Tech (42-14, 21-6)
2. Baylor (38-15, 18-9)
3. TCU (36-16, 16-11)
4. Oklahoma State (37-17, 16-11)
5. West Virginia (32-20, 14-13)
6. Kansas State (33-18, 13-14)
7. Oklahoma (31-20, 12-15)
8. Iowa State (31-21, 11-16)

The top four seeds will earn a first round bye in the tournament. The first round games will pit the 5th seed vs. the 8th seed and the 6th seed vs. the 7th seed on May 23. The winners of those games will then advance to play the 1st and 4th seeds respectively on May 24, while the losers will play each other in an elimination game on May 25. From there, it’s single elimination until a champion is crowned on May 28.

So far this season, Texas Tech has been the conference’s best team and they come into the tournament as the top seed and defending champions. They’ll be looking to repeat but they’ll have some stiff competition from Baylor and TCU who are both having great seasons as well. It should be a great tournament and we can’t wait to see who comes out on top!

The Championship

The Big XII Baseball Tournament is back and, this year, there is a lot on the line. The top two seeds in the conference will battle it out for the title, with a spot in the College World Series on the line. Here is a look at the two teams that will be fighting for the championship.

The Future

In terms of recent success, it is hard to deny that the two best teams in the conference right now are TCU and Oklahoma State The Horned Frogs have won the Conference tournament 3 times in the last 5 years, and they have also made it to the College World Series twice in that span. Oklahoma State has not been quite as successful in recent years but they did win the conference tournament in 2016 and they made it to the College World Series in 2017.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Big XII is home to some of the best baseball programs in the country. Though there is no clear-cut favorite, there are a few teams that have emerged as contenders. The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Tech Red Raiders have been two of the most consistent teams in recent years and they look poised to make a run at the conference title once again. The Baylor Bears and TCU Horned Frogs are also programs to watch, as they have made significant improvements in recent years Whichever team comes out on top, the Big XII is sure to be one of the most exciting conferences in college baseball this season.

References

Each year, the Big XII baseball conference is home to some of the best collegiate teams in the country. With so much talent in one place, it can be tough to keep track of who’s on top.

Here are some references to help you stay up-to-date on the latest Big XII baseball news:

-The Big XII Conference website: http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=210686498
-The Collegiate Baseball Newspaper: http://www.baseballnews.com/news/?f_id=4633
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