The old-timers would say that was the “$64,000 question”. Here we are, about midway through the college season, and we find ourselves trying to sneak a peek at who will be around for the postseason. We decided to boldly go where everyone is thinking about going but still hesitating to make that final leap. We’ve amassed our vast knowledge, statistics, and general gut feelings to formulate our first National Seeds Projections for college baseball. We looked at everything, from overall record and conference RPI to how the teams performed in general, and specifically against the rated teams. What we’ve come up with is an overview of each team and a projected seed. Check this sports betting guide to get more information.
Texas A&M Aggies 27-2, 7-2 SEC
After starting out with a mind-blowing 27-2 showing right off the bat, which includes a 7-2 stint in the SEC, you have to give these guys the No. 1 seed. That’s what they’ve done without starters Tyler Stubblefield and AJ Minter. Where would they be if those two were not injured?
TCU Horned Frogs 21-4, 4-2 Big 12
TCU made a swing through the west coast, hitting Arizona State for 2-of-3 before sweeping through the Dodgertown Classic with a 2-of-3 bashing, claiming victories at the expense of Vanderbilt and UCLA. They have staked their claim to No. 5 in RPI.
Vanderbilt Commodores 22-6, 7-2 SEC
You can’t ignore the defending champion Commodores. Most of their squad are returns from 2014, and they seem to be hitting their stride just in time for the SEC matchups, posting wins in 11 of their last 13 games. Their hitting is sizzling with their powerhouse stack up in the middle of the lineup.
UCLA Bruins 21-5, 8-1 Pac-12
Streaming in on the tide of an eight-game winning tsunami, the Bruins have brushed off the Dodgertown Classic by winning 10 out of 11 since. They are looking formidable at the No. 6 position, and claiming No. 4 in RPI out of conference. These guys are hot and are burning their way through the early games out west.
Florida Gators 23-6 SEC, 5-4 SEC
To those who discounted the 2014 Gators after they missed Omaha, here’s the news: the Gators are back. They’re a year more experienced and matured, and it shows, with their lineup coming in at .300 all down the lineup, with the exception of Richie Martin at .296.
LSU Tigers 23-5, 5-4 SEC
Sporting more depth in their roster than most, the Tigers got off to a bumpy start. Their showing at No. 22 RPI and No. 13 out of conference can be deceiving, however. Did we mention Mark Laird’s ten steals? Don’t count the Tigers out.
Arizona State Sun Devils 18-7, 7-2 Pac-12
The Sun Devils like to run it down to the wire, going 9-3 in one run games. In almost half of their games, the final at bat has decided it. They’re finding the clutch hit when it matters the most.
Louisville Cardinals 21-7, 11-1 ACC
Louisville’s Cardinals have flown into the front-runner position in the ACC with their 11-1 start. Their out of conference performances aren’t as stellar, as evidenced by their No.18 RPI overall with an out of conference rating at No 156.
