College Baseball Predictions for the Upcoming Season

It’s that time of year again! Here are our college baseball predictions for the upcoming season

Why these predictions matter

With the college baseball season right around the corner, it’s time to take a look at some predictions for how the year will shake out. While there are a lot of different factors that go into making predictions, it’s always interesting to see what experts think is going to happen.

This year, there are a few teams that seem to be standouts. The Florida Gators are always a strong team, and they’re looking like they could have another great season. The Vanderbilt Commodores are also looking strong, and they could be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming year.

As always, there are a lot of variables that could affect how these teams end up doing. Injuries, slumps, and hot streaks can all play a role in derailing even the best-laid plans. Nevertheless, it’s always fun to take a look at the predictions and see how things might shake out.

The teams to watch

The college baseball season is just around the corner, and there are a number of teams that are poised to make a run at the title. Here are the Teams to Watch in the upcoming season

-The defending champions, the University of Texas, will once again be a force to reckon with. They have a deep roster and are led by one of the best coaches in the country.
– Vanderbilt University is always a contender, and this year will be no different. They have a strong pitching staff and should be in the mix for a title run.
– The University of Florida is another team that always seems to be in contention. They have a lot of talented players and should be in the mix for a title this year.

These are just a few of the teams that you should keep an eye on in the upcoming college baseball season. It should be an exciting year!

The players to watch

As the college baseball season approaches, there are a few players who stand out as ones to watch.

For the hitters, Vanderbilt junior outfielder JJ Bleday is expected to have a big year. The Miami Marlins prospect is coming off a season in which he hit .347 with 26 home runs and 72 RBIs. He is a prototypical power hitter who should be one to watch in the upcoming season

Texas Tech junior third baseman Josh Jung is another player to keep an eye on. He is coming off a year in which he hit .340 with eight home runs and 54 RBIs. He is expected to be one of the best hitters in the country this season and should be a top pick in next year’s MLB Draft

On the pitching side, Stanford junior right-hander Tristan Beck is someone to watch. He missed most of last season due to injury but is expected to be back at full strength this season. He has a fastball that reaches up to 97 mph and should be one of the best pitchers in college baseball this season.

The games to watch

The start of the college baseball season is just around the corner, and there are plenty of great games to watch Here are some of the games that you won’t want to miss.

The first game of the season is always a big one, and this year’s matchup between Texas and Louisiana State is sure to be a good one. Both teams are ranked in the top 10, and it will be a great test for both squads.

Another top 10 matchup that you won’t want to miss is between Florida and Miami. These two teams always seem to play each other close, and this year should be no different.

If you’re looking for a good Cinderella story keep an eye on Central Florida. They have a solid team that could make some noise in the postseason.

Finally, don’t forget about your local team Even if they’re not one of the top teams in the country, they’ll still be fun to watch and root for.

The upsets to watch for

As the 2021 College Baseball season approaches, there are a few upsets that could occur. Here are the top three:

1. Florida State could upset Florida in the Sunshine State Showdown
2. Oregon State could upset UCLA in the Pac-12 opener.
3. TCU could upset Texas in the Longhorn Classic.

The dark horses

There are a few dark horses in college baseball this season that could make some noise in the playoffs. Here are a few teams to keep an eye on:

--Florida State Seminoles
-Clemson Tigers
-Indiana Hoosiers
-UCLA Bruins
-Vanderbilt Commodores

The Cinderella stories

While there are always a few surprises in store during any given college baseball season, there are always a few teams that emerge as the true Cinderella stories. Here are a few of the teams that could make some noise in the upcoming season

-The Creighton Bluejays made an improbable run to the College World Series last year and will look to build on that success this season.
-The Long Beach State Dirtbags are always a dangerous team and will be looking to make a return trip to Omaha this season.
-The UC Santa Barbara Gauchos have been a perennial powerhouse in recent years and will once again be one of the teams to beat this season.

The potential flops

In college baseball there are always a few teams that exceed expectations and a few that fall short. Here are a few potential flops for the upcoming season

-The defending National Champions the Vanderbilt Commodores are ranked No. 1 in most preseason polls. But they have to replace several Key Players from last year’s team, including their ace pitcher, and it remains to be seen whether they can live up to the lofty expectations.

-The Texas Longhorns are another team that is often ranked highly in the preseason but often falls short of expectations. They have a new Head Coach this year, and it will be interesting to see if he can turn things around in Austin.

-The LSU Tigers are always a talented team, but they have struggled in recent years to make it to the College World Series They will need to improve their pitching if they want to make a run at the title this year.

The title contenders

It’s that time of year again. Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training and college baseball is just around the corner. With the preseason polls released, here are a few predictions for the upcoming season

The title contenders
1. Vanderbilt Commodores
With a roster loaded with talent, Vanderbilt is the early favorite to win the College World Series They return two of the best pitchers in the country in Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter as well as one of the best hitters in Austin Martin. The Commodores also have depth and experience, with nine players who were drafted last year choosing to return to school.

2. UCLA Bruins
The Bruins have been one of the best teams in the country over the past few years, and they look poised to make another run at a national title in 2020. They have a deep pitching staff led by junior right-hander Nick Nastrini, who was named first-team All-Pac-12 last season. The Bruins also have a potent lineup, led by slugging first baseman Michael Toglia.

3. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Mississippi State is always near the top of the SEC standings, and they should be in contention for a national title once again in 2020. They have a solid pitching staff led by senior right-hander Ethan Small, who was named SEC Pitcher of the Year last season. The Bulldogs also have some pop in their lineup, with seven players who hit 10 or more home runs last season returning this year.

The predictions

The college baseball season is upon us, and there are a few key storylines to watch as the year unfolds. Here are a few predictions for what we can expect to see in the upcoming season

The first storyline to watch is the continued dominance of the SEC. The conference has won the last 10 College World Series titles, and that streak is likely to continue this year. The SEC has four teams in the top 10 of Baseball America’s preseason poll, led by defending National Champion Vanderbilt at #2. Florida, Arkansas, and Mississippi State round out the top 10. Look for another SEC team, like LSU or Auburn, to make a deep run in the postseason.

Another storyline to watch is the power shift in the ACC. The conference has been dominated by Florida State and Louisville in recent years but both of those programs are in rebuilding mode this season. That leaves the door open for a team like Clemson or North Carolina to win the conference title

Finally, keep an eye on Texas Tech as a potential dark horse team this season. The Red Raiders are coming off a disappointing 2018 campaign, but they have a lot of talent returning and could be a force to be reckoned with come tournament time.