College Baseball Top 25 Rankings
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Tennessee rises to No. 1 in the Baseball America College Baseball Top 25 after another SEC series win, its seventh straight.
The Volunteers are ranked No. 1 in the Baseball America Top 25 for the first time since the final rankings of the 2022 regular season. They have an impressively well-rounded team, as they average 9.88 runs per game and rank second in the nation in ERA at 3.84.
Texas A&M, which had ranked No. 1 for the last three weeks, falls to No. 2 after a series loss at LSU. Arkansas, Clemson and Florida State again round out the top five.
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Four new teams join the Top 25, led by Georgia at No. 14. Troy is No. 22 and Arizona is No. 23, while Texas rounds out the rankings at No. 25. Georgia, Arizona and Texas are all returning to the Top 25, while Troy is making its season debut. The Trojans are ranked for the first time since the final ranking of 2013.
Alabama, Louisiana, Vanderbilt and West Virginia dropped out of the Top 25 after losing series.
The staff of Baseball America determines the Top 25 rankings. Records indicated are through May 5.
Weekend Record reflects a team’s weekend results as a collective unit in an effort to incorporate tournament results and not just reflect a team’s record in weekend series.
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1. Tennessee
Previous ranking: No. 3
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 39-9, 17-7 in SEC (8-5 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 11-1
Results
April 30: Lipscomb: L 9-6
May 3-4: @ Florida: W 6-2, L 4-3, W 16-3 (7)
Upcoming
May 7: Queens
May 10-12: @ Vanderbilt
Tennessee takes over atop the rankings for the first time since the end of the 2022 regular season. It this weekend bounced back from its first midweek loss of the season to win a series at Florida. The Volunteers impressed on the mound all weekend, holding the Gators, who came into the series 19th in the nation in scoring (9.0 runs per game), to just nine runs (seven earned). Drew Beam delivered in a quality start, while AJ Causey (5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K) and Nate Snead (5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K) excelled out of the bullpen in piggyback roles. Tennessee this week faces another big SEC East road series, as it travels to Vanderbilt for a rivalry series.
2. Texas A&M
Previous ranking: No. 1
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 40-8, 16-8 in SEC (11-5 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-2
Results
April 30: Tarleton State: W 10-6
May 3-5: @ LSU: L 6-4, L 6-4, W 14-4
Upcoming
May 7: Rice
May 10-12: Mississippi
It was a rare off weekend for the Aggies who dropped their first series in nearly two months. They struggled defensively and made five errors between Friday and Saturday, while their bats did not come alive until Sunday’s victory. It was also a rather quiet weekend for A&M’s offense, but freshman Gavin Grahovac led the way with a home run and four RBIs. Texas A&M will look to bounce back this week as it returns home—where this year it is 29-2—for four games.
3. Arkansas
Previous ranking: No. 2
Last week: 3-2
Overall: 40-9, 17-7 in SEC (8-5 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-2
Results
April 30-May 1: Missouri State: W 12-7, W 8-5
May 3-5: @ (9) Kentucky: W 10-3, L 11-3, L 7-4
Upcoming
May 10-12: (12) Mississippi State
Arkansas got off to a fast start this week with a trio of comfortable wins, but proceeded to drop its next two games at Kentucky for just its second series loss all season. Outside of Hagen Smith (6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 14 K), it was an uncharacteristic weekend for the Razorbacks’ pitching staff. Neither Brady Tygart nor Mason Molina pitched deeper than the fourth inning, while a handful of bullpen arms also struggled in their respective appearances. Arkansas has another tough series on tap this weekend as it welcomes No. 12 Mississippi State to Baum-Walker Stadium.
4. Clemson
Previous ranking: No. 2
Last week: 2-1
Overall: 36-10, 17-7 in ACC (4-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 11-1
Results
May 3-5: Georgia Tech: W 11-4, L 14-12, W 9-3
Upcoming
May 7: @ Charlotte
May 10-12: @ (15) Wake Forest
Clemson won a tricky series against Georgia Tech to move into a tie atop the ACC standings with North Carolina. The Tigers’ offense roared all weekend, scoring 32 runs over the three games. Blake Wright went 6-for-11 with three home runs, while Jacob Hinderleider and Nolan Nawrocki both added six hits as well. Clemson has a tough week on the road ahead, with stops at Charlotte and Wake Forest.
5. Florida State
Previous ranking: No. 6
Last week: 1-2
Overall: 35-10, 14-9 in ACC (6-7 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-2-1
Results
May 3-5: (13) NC State: L 8-7, W 8-1
Upcoming
May 7: Jacksonville
May 10-12: @ Pittsburgh
Florida State split its series with NC State after Saturday’s game was canceled due to poor field conditions. Following a one-run loss Friday, the Seminoles bounced back Sunday with a sound 8-1 win. Their offense was led by likely first-round picks Cam Smith and James Tibbs III—both of whom drove in three runs—while Carson Dorsey (5.2 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 3 K) and Connor Hults (3.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K) on Sunday held NC State to just one run. Florida State this week will host Jacksonville before a series at Pittsburgh.
6. Kentucky
Previous ranking: No. 9
Last week: 2-1
Overall: 35-10, 18-6 in SEC (10-5 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-3
Results
May 3-5: (2) Arkansas: L 10-3, W 11-3, W 7-4
Upcoming
May 7: @ Xavier
May 10-12: @ Florida
Kentucky bounced back from consecutive series losses by notching its most impressive series win of the season to take sole possession of first place in the SEC standings. The Wildcats dropped Friday night’s series-opener in convincing fashion before picking up a pair of massive victories Saturday and Sunday. Both Dominic Niman (5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 4 K) and Mason Moore (5 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 4 BB, 6 K) turned in strong starts, while Emilien Pitre and Nick Lopez paced the offense with six RBIs apiece. Kentucky will spend this week on the road where it will take on Xavier before a difficult series at Florida.
7. East Carolina
Previous ranking: No. 6
Last week: 2-1
Overall: 38-8, 16-5 in American (4-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 11-1
Results
May 3-5: South Florida: W 11-1 (7), W 8-5, L 5-4
Upcoming
May 7: (9) Duke
May 8: VCU
May 10-12: @ Tulane
East Carolina cruised to its seventh-straight series win with a pair of victories against South Florida. Trey Yesavage continued what has been a career season and spun seven innings in which he allowed one run with 11 strikeouts, while Danny Beal (5 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 4 K) on Sunday turned in a quality relief appearance. It was again a balanced attack offensively for the Pirates, as eight different hitters drove in at least one run. A busy, five-game week lies ahead for ECU, headlined by a midweek clash against Duke.
8. North Carolina
Previous ranking: No. 7
Last week: 2-0
Overall: 35-11, 17-7 in ACC (7-8 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 7-4
Results
April 30: Charlotte: W 13-1 (7)
May 1: William & Mary: W 19-2 (7)
Upcoming
May 7: Campbell
May 10-12: Louisville
North Carolina rolled to a pair of midweek wins before taking its finals break. Parks Harber and Vance Honeycutt homered in both games and the Tar Heels got solid starts out of Cameron Padgett and Ben Peterson, who both threw five scoreless innings. North Carolina gets back to a typical schedule this week, welcoming Campbell and Louisville into Boshamer Stadium.
9. Duke
Previous ranking: No. 8
Last week: 2-0
Overall: 32-14, 14-10 in ACC (7-6 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-3
Results
May 5: Longwood: W 23-3, W 11-1
Upcoming
May 7: @ (7) East Carolina
May 10-12: @ Georgia Tech
Duke’s lone action this week was a Sunday doubleheader against Longwood, but the Blue Devils made up for lost time and exploded for 34 runs. Nearly every lineup regular contributed to the blowouts, especially Alex Stone and Devin Obee who drove in seven and five runs, respectively. On the mound, six different pitchers turned in scoreless appearances. Duke this week hits the road for a midweek showdown against East Carolina and a tricky series at Georgia Tech.
10. Virginia
Previous ranking: No. 10
Last week: 2-0
Overall: 34-12, 14-10 in ACC (7-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-3
Results
April 30: @ VCU: W 8-4
May 1: Navy: W 10-0 (7)
Upcoming
May 8: George Washington
May 10-12: (13) NC State
Virginia won a pair of midweek games before going into its finals break. The Cavaliers held off a late rally Tuesday at VCU before coming back to Charlottesville and routing Navy. Henry Godbout went 5-for-8 and homered in both games to lead the way for Virginia. The Cavaliers are this week back to a normal slate, as they host George Washington and a tough ACC series against NC State.
11. Oregon State
Previous ranking: No. 11
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 35-12, 14-9 in Pac-12 (3-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-2
Results
April 30: @ (21) Oregon: L 9-5
May 3-5: @ Washington State: W 2-1, L 10-9, W 10-6
Upcoming
May 6: @ Gonzaga
May 10-12: UCLA
The Beavers bounced back from a midweek loss against rival Oregon with a hard-fought series win at Washington State. Aiden May on Friday set the tone with another quality start in which he struck out seven across 6.1 shutout innings. In Sunday’s rubber game, All-American Travis Bazzana crushed three home runs to up his season total to 24—a new Oregon State single-season record. Oregon State this week will travel to Gonzaga before a series against UCLA.
12. Mississippi State
Previous ranking: No. 23
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 32-16, 14-10 in SEC (8-7 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-3
Results
May 1: vs. Mississippi (Pearl, Miss.): W 5-1
May 3-5: (17) Alabama: W 13-3 (7), W 8-1, L 10-5
Upcoming
May 10-12: @ (3) Arkansas
Fresh off a thrilling series win at Vanderbilt last weekend, Mississippi State this week kept its momentum rolling. The Bulldogs on Wednesday rallied late to beat archrival Ole Miss in the Governor’s Cup and then routed Alabama in each of the first two games of the weekend series. Mississippi State has won 10 of its last 12 games but now faces its biggest test since March: a series against Arkansas at Baum-Walker Stadium.
13. NC State
Previous ranking: No. 13
Last week: 1-2
Overall: 26-18, 12-11 in ACC (8-5 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-2-1
Results
April 30: UNC Wilmington: L 5-4
May 3-5: @ (5) Florida State: W 8-7, L 8-1
Upcoming
May 7: Norfolk State
May 10-12: @ (10) Virginia
NC State this week dropped a tightly-contested game against UNC Wilmington before splitting its series at Florida State. Eight different Wolfpack hitters on Friday had at least one hit, while four different drove in at least one run. However, it was mostly a tough week on the mound for the Pack outside of a trio of bullpen arms. Freshman Cooper Consiglio was a particular bright spot, and on Friday he allowed only one earned run across 4.1 innings. NC State this weekend has another marquee road series at Virginia.
14. Georgia
Previous ranking: NR
Last week: 4-0
Overall: 35-12, 13-11 in SEC (10-6 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-4
Results
April 30: Kennesaw State: W 9-3
May 3-5: (14) Vanderbilt: W 10-0 (7), W 14-4 (8), W 11-7
Upcoming
May 9-11: @ (16) South Carolina
Georgia vaults back into the Top 25 after an impressive sweep of Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs never trailed in the series and run-ruled the Commodores in each of the first two games. All-American slugger Charlie Condon continued his rampage, as he has now homered in seven straight games and leads the nation with 33 on the season, matching the 21st century single-season record. Georgia this weekend hits the road for a series at South Carolina with weighty SEC East and hosting race implications.
15. Wake Forest
Previous ranking: No. 15
Last week: 5-0
Overall: 32-16, 12-12 in ACC (7-9 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-4
Results
April 30: vs. Appalachian State (Shelby, N.C.): W 10-9
May 1: @ High Point: W 15-12
May 4-5: Western Carolina: W 9-2, W 10-5, W 17-1
Upcoming
May 8: North Carolina A&T
May 10-12: (4) Clemson
Wake Forest coasted to a perfect 5-0 week with wins over a trio of in-state foes. Its offense averaged more than 12 runs per game, led by Jake Reinisch who drove in a whopping 13 runs. Chase Burns was sensational in his start and struck out 13 across six scoreless, hitless innings. Wake Forest’s home stand continues this week as it welcomes both High Point and Clemson to Winston-Salem.
16. South Carolina
Previous ranking: No. 18
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 32-15, 13-11 in SEC (8-9 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 7-5
Results
May 1: East Tennessee State: W 15-2 (7)
May 3-5: @ Missouri: W 10-2, L 8-3, W 9-4
Upcoming
May 7: @ Winthrop
May 9-11: (14) Georgia
South Carolina this week continued its winning ways with a run-rule win against East Tennessee State and a series victory at Missouri. In their wins on Friday and Sunday, the Gamecocks’ bullpen was lights out to the tune of 25 strikeouts across 15.2 total innings. Cole Messina had a fantastic week at the dish, going 9-for-14 with six extra-base hits—including three home runs—and 10 RBIs. South Carolina this weekend will host Georgia in an SEC East clash.
17. Oklahoma
Previous ranking: No. 19
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 29-17, 18-6 in Big 12 (4-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 7-5
Results
April 30: @ Oral Roberts: L 3-1
May 3-5: @ Texas Tech: W 8-0, W 7-5, W 8-7
Upcoming
May 10-12: Baylor
Oklahoma bounced back from a loss Tuesday at Oral Roberts to go on the road and sweep Texas Tech. The Sooners became the first team to sweep the Red Raiders in Lubbock since 2011 and they did it in style, as they never trailed during the series. Lefthander Braden Davis set the tone Friday night with seven scoreless innings to improve to 6-3, 4.43. Oklahoma now holds a three-game lead in the Big 12 standings and is eyeing the conference title, but must first take care of business against Baylor.
18. UC Irvine
Previous ranking: No. 12
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 34-10, 15-6 in Big West (2-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 10-2
Results
April 30: @ San Diego: W 8-4
May 3-5: Cal Poly: L 10-5, W 4-3 (10), L 11-2
Upcoming
May 7: UCLA
May 10-12: @ Long Beach State
Following a quality midweek win at San Diego, UC Irvine suffered a tough series loss against Cal Poly. It was a rough weekend on both sides of the baseball for the Anteaters, who struggled both on the mound and at the plate. The lone bright spot for Irvine was Saturday’s extra-inning win in which Ricky Tibbett did not allow an earned run across three innings and Will Bermudez hit a walk-off single. UCI will look to get back on track this week with a midweek matchup against UCLA and a series at Long Beach State.
19. UC Santa Barbara
Previous ranking: No. 25
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 31-12, 17-4 in Big West (1-2 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-3
Results
April 30: @ California Baptist: L 9-6
May 3-5: UC San Diego: W 7-5, W 6-3, W 12-3
Upcoming
May 7: Pepperdine
May 10-12: @ Cal State Bakersfield
UCSB took advantage of UC Irvine’s series loss to take over first place in the Big West. The Gauchos comprehensively swept UC San Diego and trailed at the end of an inning just once all weekend. Mike Gutierrez (7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 8 K) and Tyler Bremmer (7 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 8 K) set the tone for the pitching staff with quality starts in each of the first two games. UCSB will look to keep rolling this week against Pepperdine and Cal State Bakersfield.
20. Oregon
Previous ranking: No. 21
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 32-15, 14-10 in Pac-12 (2-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-3
Results
April 30: (11) Oregon State: W 9-5
May 4-5: Utah: W 7-5, W 5-1, L 9-7
Upcoming
May 10-12: @ Washington
Oregon got back on track after last weekend’s series loss to Oregon State with a midweek win over the Beavers and a big series win over red-hot Utah. In Saturday’s doubleheader sweep, a Jacob Walsh two-run home run propelled the Ducks to a game one victory, while in game two Grayson Grinsell (6 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 8 K) and Brock Moore (3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K) held the Utes to just one run. The Ducks will travel north this weekend for a series against Washington.
21. Oklahoma State
Previous ranking: No. 16
Last week: 2-2
Overall: 32-16, 15-9 in Big 12 (3-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 8-4
Results
April 30: Wichita State: W 21-6 (7)
May 3-5: @ Texas: L 7-5, L 6-3, W 7-2
Upcoming
May 10-12: Texas Tech
Oklahoma State’s six-game winning streak was snapped this week as it dropped its series at Texas. The Cowboys’ bullpen faltered on Friday and Saturday, allowing a combined six earned runs across 4.1 innings. They were able to salvage the series with a 7-2 win Sunday in which Carson Benge (6.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 5 K) both spun a quality start and hit a home run. Oklahoma State returns home—where this season it is 19-5—this week for a tricky series against Texas Tech.
22. Troy
Previous ranking: NR
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 34-15, 16-8 in Sun Belt (5-3 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-3
Results
April 30: Alabama State: W 12-3
May 3-5: (22) Louisiana: W 16-5 (7), W 8-4, L 14-13 (10)
Upcoming
May 7: Alabama
May 10-12: @ Texas State
Troy enters the Top 25 for the first time this season following its series win against first-place Louisiana. The Trojans have been rolling for more than a month, as they are 16-4 since the end of March. Kyle Mock led the way this weekend, going 7-for-11 with two doubles and two home runs. Troy has a tough week ahead, first hosting Alabama and then traveling to Texas State.
23. Arizona
Previous ranking: NR
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 29-17, 17-7 in Pac-12 (3-4 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 7-5
Results
April 30: Grand Canyon: L 24-8 (7)
May 3-5: Stanford: W 12-8, W 5-0, W 7-2
Upcoming
May 7: @ Arizona State
May 10-12: @ Utah
Arizona returns to the Top 25 after a one-week absence. The Wildcats rebounded from a rout Tuesday at the hands of Grand Canyon to sweep Stanford and move into sole possession of first place in the Pac-12. Righthander Clark Candiotti threw a five-hit shutout in Saturday’s 5-0 victory, becoming the program’s first pitcher in nearly three years to throw a shutout. Arizona has a tough week ahead, as it travels first to archrival Arizona State and then to second-place Utah.
24. Indiana State
Previous ranking: No. 24
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 34-10, 17-4 in Missouri Valley (0-1 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 11-1
Results
April 30: @ Illinois: L 21-11 (7)
May 3-5: Belmont: W 15-5 (7), W 8-5, W 6-4
Upcoming
May 10-12: Evansville
Indiana State bounced back from a rout Tuesday at Illinois to sweep Belmont for its 17th straight Missouri Valley Conference series win. Luis Hernandez homered three times in the series to lead the Sycamores’ offense, while Randal Diaz extended his hitting streak to 17 games. Indiana State takes on second-place Evansville this weekend.
25. Texas
Previous ranking: NR
Last week: 3-1
Overall: 30-19, 15-9 in Big 12 (6-6 vs. Top 25)
Weekend record: 9-3
Results
April 30: Sam Houston State: W 16-9
May 3-5: (16) Oklahoma State: W 7-5, W 6-3, L 7-2
Upcoming
May 10-12: @ UCF
Texas returns to the Top 25 for the first time in nearly two months after its second straight series win against a ranked opponent. The Longhorns this weekend took down Oklahoma State and are tied for second place in the Big 12. Texas’ pitching staff did a good job against Oklahoma State’s powerful offense, getting a solid start Friday night from righthander Max Grubbs (6 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 3 K) and a great team effort in Saturday’s win to hold the Cowboys to five hits. Texas will look to keep its hot streak going this week at UCF.
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