College Baseball Preview

Can you believe that baseball season is officially here? I have already attended 2 high school baseball games this past week, and last night the College Baseball season began. It really doesn't feel like baseball weather, but who cares! I wish that College Baseball got more television love, so the rest of you can enjoy college baseball as much as me. The Big 12 is loaded this season while a familiar face looks to finally get off the hump and win a NCAA title. Here is a look at my top 10 teams this season and for my enjoyment only, you are all fortunate to receive my College World Series picks. The proclaimed Seth Davis of college baseball is here, enjoy!

1) North Carolina - Finishing as a runner up, runner up, and third in the previous 3 seasons really sucks, but the Tarheels are loaded again for another title run. With pitching studs Alex White, Adam Warren, and super soph Matt Harvey lead the nations deepest staff.

2) LSU - The Tigers are returning 7 position starters from a CWS team a year ago, including future 1st round picks OF Jared Mitchell, SS D.J. LeMahieu, and OF Blake Dean.

3) Texas A&M - The loss of 5 starters won't hurt an Aggies team that is absolutely loaded with pitching this season, starting with Clayton Ehiert.

4) Cal State Fullerton - Defense, bunting, and timely hitting is what makes Cal State go. Another lock in my opinion for a CWS appearance.

5) Rice - The Owls are by far the deepest team in college baseball. Loaded with talent they were able to move their All-American 3B Diego Seastrunk to catcher.

6) Texas - The Big 12 has been really stepping it up the past 5 years. But, we will have to wait on the Longhorns with head coach Augie Garrido's suspension after a DUI is over.

7) Georgia - The 2008 runner ups have lost All-Americans Gordon Beckham and Josh Fields but are primed for another CWS appearance with (remember this name) freshman Colby May.

8) Arizona St. - Should be a lock to win the Pac-10 this season with a pitching rotation relying heavily on Mike Leake who posted 11 wins last season.

9) Mississippi - Last year's favorites didn't fair to well in the tournament, but they were fortunate to get All American closer Scott Bittle and his 1.78 ERA back.

10) Stanford - The Cardinals won't surprise many like they did last season making it to the CWS. The return of 9 key players looks like the Cardinals are back to being a top notch program.

CWS Predictions

North Carolina

Baylor

Rice

Cal State Fullerton

Stanford

LSU

Texas A&M

Florida State

Championship

North Carolina vs. Texas A&M

CHAMPS

TARHEELS