Return Golden Spikes favorite Roch Cholowsky and 8-of-9 starters from Omaha team last year. Pitching is solid, though depth of pen needs to show. Schedule is good balance of test (host TCU early, tourney vs. Tennessee, A&M, MSST) and manageable in Big Ten. Should contend for 40 wins again. Roster & staff understands how to win in postseason. Debuted as D1Baseball No. 1 team and is not priced like it everywhere.

Frogs return a strong nucleus. Last year bats were frustratingly silent but Bill Mosiello has a history of producing elite offenses. Sophomore class is as good as any. Tommy LaPour is a legitimate ace and bullpen is deep. Consistent program that has Omaha experience in the coaching staff.

Hired an elite coach in Brian O’Connor (Virginia). Few programs spend on baseball like Mississippi State and four straight disappointing seasons are followed by major buy-in. Big time transfer class with two high MLB prospects in Ace Reese and Jack Bauer.