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2021 Preseason Staff Bold Predictions

2021 WAC Preview: Sacramento State, GCU Lead Way
Sacramento State and Grand Canyon look like the clear front-runners in the new-look WAC heading into 2021.

2021 Preseason Power Rankings: Top 150 Starting Pitchers
Vanderbilt’s Kumar Rocker tops our list of the top 150 starting pitchers in college baseball heading into 2021.

2021 Metro Atlantic Preview: Canisius, Manhattan Battling It Out With Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac might be the frontrunner in the MAAC this spring, but Nick Cimillo and Manhattan, among others, are squarely in the mix.

2021 Preseason Power Rankings: Top 100 Outfielders
Preseason All-Americans Jud Fabian, Christian Franklin and Chris Newell headline our list of the top 100 outfielders in college baseball. Find out who else made the list.

2021 Southland Preview: Sam Houston State Leads But Competition Abound
Colton Cowser and Sam Houston State might be the favorites in the Southland Conference, but the race is wide open entering 2021.

2021 WCC Preview: Pepperdine Looks To Continue Where It Left Off
Billy Cook and Pepperdine might lead the way in the WCC, but Gonzaga, USD and others are going to be hot on their heels this spring.

2021 Colonial Athletic Association Preview: UNCW Leads Strong Pack
Perennial power UNC Wilmington looks like the front-runner in the CAA, but Northeastern and College of Charleston both look built to make postseason runs as well.

2021 Preseason Power Rankings: Top 30 Shortstops
UCLA’s Matt McLain headlines our list of the top 30 shortstops in college baseball heading into 2021. Find out who else made the cut.

2021 Big East Preview: Fresh Face UConn Serves As Headliner
UConn is the newbie and leads the way in the Big East, but other long-time stalwarts like St. John’s could have something to say this spring.

2021 Preseason Power Rankings: Top 30 Third Basemen
Boston College’s Cody Morissette leads our list of the top 30 third basemen in college baseball heading into 2021. Find out who else cracked the list.

2021 SWAC Preview: Fear The Hornets’ Sting
Alabama State brought back every player from a club that raced out to a 14-4 start last spring, making the Hornets the clear-cut favorite in the SWAC.

2021 Mid-American Preview: Kent State Headlines Intriguing Field
Blake Dunn is a premier player who hopes to help Western Michigan surprise, while Kent State is the MAC headliner entering the 2021 season.

2021 Preseason Power Rankings: Top 30 Second Basemen
Tennessee’s Max Ferguson, Samford’s Brooks Carlson and Arkansas’ Robert Moore headline our list of college baseball’s top 30 second basemen heading into 2021.

2021 Northeast Conference Preview: Bryant In The Catbird Seat
Bryant remains the team to beat in the NEC, as the Bulldogs chase their ninth straight regular-season crown. But Wagner, Central Connecticut and Long Island should be worthy challengers.

2021 Preseason Power Rankings: Top 30 First Basemen
Maryland slugger Maxwell Costes headlines our list of the top 30 first basemen in college baseball heading into 2021. Find out who else cracked the list.

2021 Atlantic Sun Preview: Sunshine State Power Duo Leads
Stetson might not have Daniel Paret for a while, but is still the ASUN favorite with the return of hard-hitting Brandon Hylton and others.

2021 Preseason Power Rankings: Top 30 Catchers
A pair of ACC stars headline our list of college baseball’s top 30 catchers heading into the 2021 season.

2021 Atlantic 10 Preview: Fordham Headlines Wide Open Race
Matt Mikulski and Fordham might lead the charge in the Atlantic 10, but there are several programs to keep an eye on entering the 2021 campaign.

2021 American Athletic Preview: Tulane, Others Chasing East Carolina
East Carolina might lead the charge in the American, but the league is fascinating with UCF, Houston and Tulane all in the mix near the top.

2021 MEAC Preview: North Carolina A&T Leads The Pack
North Carolina A&T once again looks like the team to beat in the MEAC, but NC Central, Coppin State and Florida A&M could all have something to say about it.

2021 Horizon League Preview: Wright State, UIC Lead Way Again
Tyler Black and Wright State headline the Horizon League entering 2021, but the rest of the league is wide open with some intriguing new faces.

2021 Missouri Valley Preview: The Patriot Way
Dallas Baptist remains the class of the Missouri Valley Conference, but Illinois State, Indiana State and Missouri State all have the look of bona fide contenders.

2021 Conference USA Preview: Southern Miss Remains Team To Beat
Pitching-rich Southern Miss looks like the front-runner in Conference USA, but Florida Atlantic leads a strong pack of challengers.

2021 America East Preview: Hartford Flying High Entering Spring
Nick Dombkowski and Hartford might be the favorite in the America East, but the league promises to have a wide open race throughout the 2021 campaign.

2021 Mountain West Preview: Everyone’s Chasing The Aztecs
San Diego State once again is the league favorite, while New Mexico, Fresno State and UNLV are teams capable of making big moves in the Mountain West.

2021 ACC Preview: Deeper Than Ever
Every team in the ACC looks like a viable regional contender heading into 2021, which should make for a wild ride this spring.