UCLA on Top: Analyzing the 2026 D1Baseball Preseason Top 25

On this episode of the D1Baseball Podcast, Mike Rooney, Kendall Rogers, Aaron Fitt and Joe Healy discuss the newly released Top 25 rankings, headlined by UCLA at No. 1.

00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions

00:21 Discussing the Rankings and Controversies

02:14 UCLA Bruins: The Top Team

09:07 LSU Tigers: A Strong Contender

11:12 Texas Longhorns: Pitching Depth

13:07 Mississippi State: A Hunch on the New Staff

15:59 Georgia Tech: A New Era

17:55 Coastal Carolina: Best Bullpen in the Country

19:57 Arkansas: Consistent Performers

22:18 Louisville Cardinals: Offensive Powerhouse

24:33 Auburn Tigers: Offensive Strength

26:07 TCU Horned Frogs: Top Half Lineup

27:40 North Carolina Tar Heels: Strong Pitching Staff

29:55 Oregon State Beavers: Elite Rotation

32:03 Florida Gators: Wide Range of Outcomes

34:55 Tennessee Volunteers' New Era

37:59 Georgia Bulldogs' Big Bet on Pitching

39:44 Florida State Seminoles' Key Players

42:16 NC State Wolfpack's Consistency

44:37 Kentucky Wildcats' Rotation Strength

46:20 Clemson Tigers' Pitching Potential

48:17 Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Experience

50:07 Wake Forest Demon Deacons' Firepower

52:00 Miami Hurricanes' Key Questions

54:20 Vanderbilt Commodores' High Floor

56:52 Arizona Wildcats' Pitching Depth

58:33 Texas A&M Aggies' Offensive Power

01:00:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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