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College  | Rankings | 4/15/2026

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: April 15

Nick Herfordt
Welcome to this week's small school baseball rankings, covering NCAA Division II, the NAIA, and NCAA Division III. As the calendar turns toward the final weeks of the regular season, the urgency is real across all three levels — teams are running out of weekends to build their cases, and the extended postseason invitations that every program is chasing don't go to programs that peak in March. The next few weeks of results will carry more weight than anything that happened before spring break, and the postseason committees in all three divisions are watching closely. Every series dropped to a team you should beat, every road sweep you let get away — it all matters now in a way it simply didn't two months ago.

What you'll also notice as you read through the breakdowns below is that the numbers are doing more of the heavy lifting in how these rankings are constructed. Run differential, opponent quality records, road performance, and games with 10 or more runs allowed have become far more reliable indicators of where a program truly stands than any gut-feel reputation or regional buzz. A team can look sharp to the naked eye and quietly be 1-7 against Top-25 RPI opponents. Another can carry a record that doesn't pop off the page while sitting on a +8 run differential against a legitimately tough schedule. Across DII, the NAIA, and DIII alike, the stats surface both of those truths in a way that watching highlights simply cannot — and this week's rankings reflect that. Trust what the numbers say. They've been more right than wrong all season.



NCAA DII 
Rank Prev Rk School State 2026 Record Last Wk.
1 1 North Greenville Trailblazers SC 36-7 4-0
2 3 Catawba Indians NC 32-7 4-0
3 4 Colorado Mesa Mavericks CO 38-2 4-0
4 2 Tampa Spartans FL 29-7 2-2
5 5 Texas Tyler Patriots TX 33-9 4-0
6 6 Point Loma Sea Lions CA 32-7 0-0
7 7 Pittsburg State Gorillas KS 31-8 3-1
8 8 Belmont Abbey Crusaders NC 31-9 3-1
9 9 Francis Marion Patriots SC 34-8 4-0
10 10 Seton Hill Griffins PA 29-6 4-1
11 11 Grand Valley State Lakers MI 30-6 4-0
12 12 Minnesota State Mavericks MN 25-8 6-1
13 13 Central Missouri Mules MO 28-9 3-1
14 15 Lenoir-Rhyne Bears NC 30-8-1 4-0
15 16 West Alabama Tigers AL 29-9 3-1
16 17 Young Harris Mountain Lions GA 31-11 3-1
17 NR Rogers State Hillcats OK 33-6 3-1
18 14 Wingate Bulldogs NC 30-12 2-2
19 19 Angelo State Rams TX 28-14 3-1
20 20 Augustana Vikings SD 28-9 4-1
21 21 Cal State Monterey Bay Otters CA 28-10 3-1
22 NR East Stroudsburg Warriors PA 22-12 4-0
23 25 West Florida Argos FL 30-11 3-2
24 18 Northwest Missouri St Bearcats MO 27-12 1-3
25 22 UNC Pembroke Braves NC 26-14 1-3
DROP 23 North Georgia Nighthawks GA    
DROP 24 Westmont Warriors CA  


#1 North Greenville Trailblazers (Previous: #1- Hold) The Trailblazers remain the standard by which everyone else is measured, and this week they went on the road and made it look routine. North Greenville swept an excellent UNC Pembroke club in three straight — 12-8, 7-2, and 4-2 — extending their winning streak to 11 games. At 36-7 with a +282 run differential and nearly seven runs per game better than their opponents, this team is firing on all cylinders. They've scored 10 or more runs in 20 games this season and gone 5-3 against Top-25 RPI opponents, which means they're beating quality teams just as easily as everyone else. Few seem capable of solving the Trailblazers’ riddle.

#2 Catawba Indians (Previous: #3 — Up 1) Catawba climbs to No. 2 after a perfect 4-0 week that was equal parts gritty and dominant. The Indians opened midweek with a tight 5-4 win over Belmont Abbey before coming home and taking Lincoln Memorial apart — 6-2, 14-5, and 8-0. That Sunday shutout was a tone-setter. At 32-7 with a 6-game winning streak, Catawba is 17-1 at home this season and has gone 5-2 against Top-25 RPI opponents all year. This is a well-rounded, battle-tested team that has earned every bit of their position near the top of the rankings.

#3 Colorado Mesa Mavericks (Previous: #4 — Up 1) Colorado Mesa just keeps on rolling — 38-3 on the season and now winners of 20 straight, the longest active winning streak in Division II. The Mavericks swept UCCS in four at home this week, including a 17-13 offensive showcase on Friday before clamping down with a 5-1, 4-3, and 7-3 the rest of the way. They are a perfect 24-0 at home and their three losses have all come on the road by a single run each. With +273 in run differential and 21 games with 10 or more runs scored, Colorado Mesa is making a powerful case that they belong in any conversation about the best team in Division II.

#4 Tampa Spartans (Previous: #2 — Down 2) Tampa drops two spots after a week that had some bumps, though context matters here. The Spartans lost a midweek game at home to Valdosta State and then dropped the Friday opener at Nova Southeastern 0-1 before responding with back-to-back wins of 5-4 and 3-2 to take the series. Both of Tampa's losses this week came by a single run — this is not a team getting blown out, just one that let a few close ones slip away. At 29-7 with a +220 run differential and a 11-game win streak earlier in the year, Tampa has the résumé to bounce right back.

#5 Texas Tyler Patriots (Previous: #5- Hold) UT Tyler stays at five and spent the week putting up video game numbers. The Patriots traveled to Sul Ross State and went 4-0 with wins of 19-1, 12-2, 22-3, and 16-5 — scoring a nice 69 runs over four games. The level of competition was light, but you still have to go execute and the Patriots did exactly that. At 33-9 with a 5-game win streak and +271 in run differential at 6.45 per game, UT Tyler is a consistent top-ten program these days. Tougher tests are ahead but the Patriots are in excellent form heading into the back stretch of the season.

#6 Point Loma Sea Lions (Previous: #6- Hold) Point Loma holds at six without playing a game this week. At 32-7 with the best run differential per game in the top ten at +7.18, the Sea Lions have built a remarkable cushion. Their 20-game winning streak earlier in the season was one of the signature runs of the year in D2, and a 20-2 road record is simply exceptional. Point Loma will want to get back on the field and keep adding to their résumé, but there's no question they've earned their spot.

#7 Pittsburg State Gorillas (Previous: #7- Hold) The Gorillas hold steady at seven after a 3-1 week. A midweek road loss at Missouri Southern State is the kind of result that happens in a long season — it was a competitive game where PSU scored 12 runs and just got outhit by a solid #56 RPI opponent. They responded the way good teams do, going on the road to Northeastern State and winning three straight by scores of 9-0, 13-3, and 11-2. At 31-8, Pittsburg State leads all top-ten teams in total run differential at +358 and averages an incredible 9.18 runs per game over their opponents. Twenty-five games with double-digit run totals is a number that belongs in the record books.

#8 Belmont Abbey Crusaders (Previous: #8- Hold) Belmont Abbey holds at eight after a 3-1 week that opened with a tough midweek loss at Catawba. Losing 4-5 to the No. 2 Indians on the road is an understandable result against a team of that caliber, and the Crusaders answered well — rolling through Southern Wesleyan on the road with wins of 14-7, 15-4, and 14-2. At 31-9 with +326 in run differential and 22 games with 10 or more runs scored, Belmont Abbey has been one of the most consistent programs in D2 all season. Their 3-4 record against Top-25 opponents is the one they will want to see improve, and conference play should provide those opportunities.

#9 Francis Marion Patriots (Previous: #9- Hold) Francis Marion stays at nine after a clean 4-0 week. The Patriots grinded out a 13-11 road win at Lander midweek — a quality #48 RPI opponent — before coming home to sweep Ferrum three straight. At 34-8, Francis Marion ranks among the top programs in D2 in run differential at +355 and 8.45 per game, with 22 games hitting the double-digit run threshold. Their 2-4 record against Top-25 opponents is the one number that raises questions, but they've faced a legitimately challenging schedule and the wins they need are still ahead of them on the calendar.

#10 Seton Hill Griffins (Previous: #10- Hold) Seton Hill holds at ten after going 4-1 in a week with one midweek stumble and four convincing wins. The Griffins dropped a home game to Frostburg State but recovered quickly, heading to Pitt-Johnstown and sweeping four games by a combined 34-3, including back-to-back 7-0 shutouts on Saturday. At 29-6 with an 11-1 road record, Seton Hill is one of the most consistent programs in the top ten. Their 2-3 mark against Top-25 opponents is worth watching as the schedule tightens, but this team has shown all year they know how to regroup and win.

#11 Grand Valley State Lakers (Previous: #11- Hold) Grand Valley State holds at eleven after a dominant offensive week on the road. The Lakers swept Roosevelt four straight — winning 21-9, 6-0, 11-1, and 22-6 — outscoring the opposition 60-16 across the four games. At 30-6 with +255 in run differential at 7.08 per game, GVSU is one of the most well-rounded teams in the rankings. Their 7-2 record against Top-25 RPI opponents gives them real credibility, and their 10-1 mark at neutral sites is extraordinary. Resurgent Grand Valley continues to quietly build one of the stronger résumés in all of D2 baseball.

#12 Minnesota State Mavericks (Previous: #12- Hold) Minnesota State holds at twelve after a productive 6-1 week. The Mavericks opened with a pair of blowout wins at Bemidji State, then handled Wayne State at home in two, and finished the week at Southwest Minnesota State going 2-1 — capping it with a 24-5 Sunday finale. At 25-8 and averaging +6.70 runs per game over the competition, Minnesota State has been quietly excellent all season. The fact that they play almost entirely away from home makes their record even more impressive, and they continue to be one of the more underrated programs in the top half of the rankings.

#13 Central Missouri Mules (Previous: #13- Hold) Central Missouri holds at thirteen after a 3-1 week that had a little bit of everything. The Mules beat Drury comfortably midweek before going to Fort Hays State and rolling in the opener 15-2. A gritty 4-3 win on Saturday gave them the series, but Fort Hays State rallied on Sunday with a 14-13 walk-off win to deny the sweep. Letting a series-ending game slip away by one run is the kind of thing that keeps Central Missouri from climbing, but at 28-9 with a 7-0 record against 51-100 RPI opponents this year, the Mules remain one of the most complete programs in the middle of the top 25.

#14 Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (Previous: #15 — Up 1) Lenoir-Rhyne moves up one spot after a clean 4-0 home week. The Bears took care of Barton on Tuesday before hosting Emory and Henry for a three-game weekend set and winning all three — 4-1, 19-9, and 12-3. At 30-8-1 with a 4-game winning streak, Lenoir-Rhyne continues to build a steady and consistent résumé. They're 3-4 against the Top 25 and 10-3 against 51-100 RPI opponents, which shows they compete well across all levels of competition. The Bears win the games they're supposed to win and have been doing it all year long.

#15 West Alabama Tigers (Previous: #16 — Up 1) West Alabama earns a one-spot climb after a 3-1 week highlighted by a quality series win over a ranked opponent. The Tigers lost the Friday opener to West Florida 4-7 but came back to take the next two 4-3 and 4-2 — grinding out back-to-back one-run wins to take the series against the No. 23 Argonauts. That's the kind of competitive performance the committee rewards. At 29-9 with a 2-1 record against Top-25 RPI opponents and 20 wins by 1-4 runs, West Alabama has proven all season they know how to win close games when it matters.

#16 Young Harris Mountain Lions (Previous: #17 — Up 1) Young Harris climbs one spot after a 3-1 week at home. The Mountain Lions dropped Friday's opener to Emmanuel but came right back Saturday and Sunday with wins of 10-7 and 15-2 to take the series convincingly. At 31-11 with 26 games with 10 or more runs scored — one of the highest totals in all of D2 — Young Harris is an offensive powerhouse. Their 7-2 record against 26-50 RPI opponents shows they can compete against quality competition, and the committee continues to reward a program that wins consistently despite playing in one of the most challenging regional environments in the country.

#17 Rogers State Hillcats (Previous: Unranked — NEW ENTRY 🆕🔥) Rogers State makes their debut in the rankings and they've earned it. The Hillcats sit at 33-6 — one of the best records in Division II — and their RPI of .5923 places them among the top dozen programs in the country by formula. Northwest Missouri State came to Claremore this week and the Hillcats went 2-1 in the series, taking Friday and Sunday to win it. At 33-6 with a 9-win-streak earlier this year and a program trending sharply upward, Rogers State is not a surprise entry — they're a program that has been building to this moment all season long. The rest of the rankings have taken note.

#18 Wingate Bulldogs (Previous: #14 — Down 4) Wingate drops four spots after a 2-2 week that had some rough moments. The Bulldogs dropped a home midweek game to UNC Pembroke 5-10 and then lost a tight Saturday game to Newberry 5-6 before rallying for a 25-7 blowout to close the weekend. At 30-12, Wingate has faced one of the toughest schedules in the South Atlantic Conference all season — they're 5-4 against Top-25 RPI opponents and 4-4 against 26-50 opponents, which means they've been tested week in and week out. The talent is undeniable. The close-game record just needs to tighten up the rest of the way.

#19 Angelo State Rams (Previous: #19- Hold) Angelo State holds at nineteen after going 3-1 against West Texas A&M at home. The Rams won the Friday opener 5-3, then put on a show Saturday with a 12-2 win before dropping game three 2-8. They came right back in the nightcap with a wild 15-10 win to take the series. At 28-14, Angelo State plays in one of the most competitive conferences in Division II — they're 6-5 against 26-50 RPI opponents, which means nearly every weekend is a battle against quality competition. The Rams have been tested all year and their continued presence in the rankings reflects the respect they've earned.

#20 Augustana Vikings (Previous: #20- Hold) Augustana holds at twenty after going 4-1 on a road-heavy week. The Vikings split two midweek games at Winona State before heading to Northern State for the weekend and taking three straight — a heart-pounding 12-11 win, a tight 2-1 pitcher's duel, and a comfortable 19-4 Sunday finale. At 28-9 with a 3-game winning streak, Augustana continues to produce wins in a variety of ways. Their 1-7 record against Top-25 RPI opponents is the number the committee will want to see improve, but there is clearly a team here with plenty of winning left to do this season.

#21 Cal State Monterey Bay Otters (Previous: #21- Hold) Cal State Monterey Bay holds at twenty-one despite having arguably the strongest RPI formula number of any team in this range — sitting at .6103, which ranks third nationally. The Otters went 3-1 at Cal State San Marcos this week with wins of 22-11, 19-5, and 9-4, with their only blemish being a 6-8 game two loss. At 28-10 and 5-2 against Top-25 RPI opponents, CSUMB plays a relentlessly tough schedule in the CCAA and keeps winning anyway. Their ranking at 21 may be one of the more conservative placements in the top 25 — this is a team that could make serious noise come postseason.

#22 East Stroudsburg Warriors (Previous: Unranked — NEW ENTRY 🆕) East Stroudsburg is back and rolling. The Warriors entered the preseason ranked in the top six and had a slow start, but they have found their footing in a major way and this week was a statement. ESU swept Mansfield four games at home — winning 7-4, 4-2, 10-0, and 10-3, with those final two games featuring complete shutout performances. At 22-12 with a 5-game winning streak and a 6-6 record against Top-25 RPI opponents, the Warriors have proven they belong in this conversation. Their national RPI of .5657 reflects a team that has been quietly competitive all year and is now peaking at exactly the right time.

#23 West Florida Argonauts (Previous: #25 — Up 2) West Florida moves up two spots after a week that showed both the best and most competitive sides of this program. The Argonauts opened by winning two midweek road games at Columbus State — 5-3 and 6-2 — before heading to West Alabama for a weekend series. They won the opener 7-4 but the Tigers took the next two by scores of 3-4 and 2-4 in a hard-fought series. At 30-11 with a 2-1 record against Top-25 opponents and an outstanding 8-0 midweek record, West Florida has quietly built one of the more complete profiles in the lower half of the top 25. The Argonauts are a team nobody wants to see in their bracket.

#24 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats (Previous: #18 — Down 6 🧊) Northwest Missouri State takes the biggest tumble of the week, sliding six spots after a difficult road stretch. The Bearcats dropped a midweek game at Missouri Western before heading to Rogers State — their new neighbor at No. 17 — and going 1-2 in the series, including a tough 6-14 Sunday loss. At 27-12 and on a 2-game skid, NWMSU is going through a rough patch at a time when the rankings are watching closely. Their 5-3 record against Top-25 RPI opponents over the full season shows this is a team with real quality. They'll need to right the ship quickly with the postseason picture taking shape.

#25 UNC Pembroke Braves (Previous: #22 — Down 3) UNC Pembroke drops three spots but finishes the week having played some of their most competitive baseball of the season. The Braves opened with a quality 10-5 road win at Wingate on Tuesday — a ranked opponent — before hosting North Greenville for a three-game weekend set. Facing the No. 1 team in the country, the Braves competed but fell 8-12, 2-7, and 2-4 in the three games. Losing a series to the top-ranked program in D2 is no shame, and UNC Pembroke showed they can run with elite competition. At 26-14 and with a 5-7 record against Top-25 opponents, the Braves have seen the best this division has to offer all year long.

NAIA
Rank Prev Rk School State 2026 Record Last Wk.
1 1 Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies GA 37-4 4-0
2 2 Taylor Trojans IN 38-3 6-0
3 7 Johnson Royals TN 32-7 4-0
4 3 Cumberlands Patriots KY 35-6 6-0
5 8 Missouri Baptist Spartans MO 31-5 8-0
6 9 Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes KS 36-6 4-0
7 4 LSU Shreveport Pilots LA 32-9 2-2
8 6 Southeastern Fire FL 30-12 3-1
9 11 Bellevue Bruins NE 35-3 7-0
10 5 Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs TN 32-12 1-3
11 12 Hope International Royals CA 30-12 4-1
12 13 Doane Tigers NE 31-8 4-1
13 14 Lewis-Clark State Warriors ID 31-4 2-0
14 15 William Carey Crusaders MS 28-15 2-2
15 19 Texas Wesleyan Rams TX 34-7 4-0
16 10 Loyola Wolf Pack LA 29-13 1-2
17 23 Webber International Warriors FL 30-12 4-0
18 18 A&M Victoria Jaguars TX 32-11 4-0
19 16 Keiser Seahawks FL 28-13 2-2
20 24 Concordia Bulldogs NE 28-13 7-1
21 21 Milligan Buffaloes TN 34-8 3-1
22 17 Louisiana Christian Wildcats LA 32-10 1-2
23 25 Abraham Baldwin Stallions GA 26-13 3-0
24 22 Ottawa Braves KS 31-12 2-2
25 NR Morningside Mustangs IA 29-12 7-1
DROP 20 St. Thomas Bobcats FL  


#1 Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies (Previous: #1- Hold) The Grizzlies didn't just hold at the top this week — they announced themselves to anyone still paying attention. Georgia Gwinnett went on the road for all four games and went 4-0, opening with a 23-3 midweek blowout at Bryan before heading to Spartanburg Methodist and absolutely dismantling the hosts three straight — 12-2, 26-6, and 13-0. At 37-4 with a 6-game winning streak, GGC has scored 20 or more runs in a game three times already this season and their +6.22 run differential per game reflects a team that doesn't just win, they impose their will. Their 4-2 record against Top-25 opponents gives them legitimate credibility at the top spot.

#2 Taylor Trojans (Previous: #2- Hold) Taylor went 6-0 this week and the numbers were staggering. The Trojans opened with a home doubleheader sweep of Saint Francis before heading to Goshen for four games and winning 19-0, 12-2, 14-4, and 14-2. Their winning streak now stands at 20 games and they are 38-3 on the season. The +8.24 run differential per game is the best mark among any program in the top 10, and 27 games with double-digit run totals is a remarkable number. They've gone 6-2 against Top-25 opponents all year and haven't allowed 10-plus runs more than twice. Taylor is the most dominant offensive program in NAIA baseball this season.

#3 Johnson Royals (Previous: #7 — Up 4 🔥) Johnson makes the biggest jump in this week's rankings, climbing four spots after one of the best weeks any team put together. The Royals opened midweek by hosting Milligan — a ranked opponent — and won 14-3, then traveled to Tennessee Wesleyan and swept three straight on the road: 8-5, 4-3, and 4-1. That road sweep of a Top-30 conference rival is the kind of performance that moves rankings. At 32-7 with a 4-game winning streak and quality wins against ranked opponents on both sides of the weekend, Johnson has made a compelling statement that they belong among the elite programs in the NAIA right now.

#4 Cumberlands Patriots (Previous: #3 — Down 1) Cumberlands slides one spot but had a superb week, going 6-0 to push their winning streak to 12 games. The Patriots went on the road midweek to beat Midway and Kentucky State before coming home to sweep Cincinnati-Clermont four straight — 11-1, 6-1, 13-1, and 20-0. That Sunday finale was emphatic. At 35-6 with a +7.34 run differential and 27 games with double-digit run totals, Cumberlands is an offensive powerhouse. Their 15-1 road record is one of the best in the NAIA. The one note for the committee is a 2-4 mark against Top-25 opponents, but this team is simply on a roll right now.

#5 Missouri Baptist Spartans (Previous: #8 — Up 3) Missouri Baptist had the busiest week of any team in the top 25 — going 8-0 across eight home games. The Spartans swept Benedictine (KS) four times in a Monday-Tuesday stretch before sweeping Missouri Valley four more times. The competition was modest but the execution was spotless. At 31-5 with an 11-game winning streak, Missouri Baptist is as hot as anyone in the NAIA right now. Their 3-2 record against Top-25 opponents shows they can compete at that level, and their 16-4 road record is outstanding. The committee rewarded the winning and the winning streak with a three-spot climb.

#6 Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes (Previous: #9 — Up 3) Kansas Wesleyan also jumps three spots after a clean 4-0 week on the road. The Coyotes opened with a midweek home shutout of McPherson 8-0 before heading to Sterling and winning three straight: 17-6, 19-9, and 14-2. At 36-6 with a 9-game winning streak and +6.21 run differential per game, Kansas Wesleyan keeps quietly building one of the best records in NAIA baseball. Twenty-one games with double-digit run totals tells you this offense is capable of going nuclear on any given night. Their position in the top six is thoroughly earned.

#7 LSU Shreveport Pilots (Previous: #4 — Down 3) LSU Shreveport slides three spots after a mixed 2-2 week at home. The Pilots dropped a midweek game to Texas Wesleyan — the visitors came to Shreveport and left with a 7-1 road win, which is a quality result for the Rams. Then the Pilots opened the weekend by losing the series opener to Texas A&M Texarkana 5-8 before bouncing back to win the final two 8-1 and 9-5 to take the series. At 32-9 with a 2-game winning streak, LSUS remains a top-ten program with legitimate postseason credentials. Their 1-4 record against Top-25 opponents is the one concern, but the pitching staff is among the best in the NAIA — they have not allowed 10-plus runs in a single game all season.

#8 Southeastern Fire (Previous: #6 — Down 2) Southeastern drops two spots after going 3-1 in a series that had an unexpected hiccup. The Fire dropped a midweek home game to Ave Maria 10-11 — a tough one to lose at home — before responding in excellent fashion over the weekend: 6-0, 14-4, and 17-4. Three straight wins over a quality opponent with that kind of run differential shows real bounce-back character. At 30-12 with a 3-game winning streak and a 5-3 record against Top-25 opponents, Southeastern is one of the more battle-tested programs in this association. The midweek loss to a .500 opponent is a footnote on what has otherwise been an excellent season.

#9 Bellevue Bruins (Previous: #11 — Up 2) Bellevue climbs two spots after a remarkable 7-0 week that showcased what makes this program so unique. The Bruins swept Dickinson State three times in a midweek home tripleheader — grinding out one-run wins in two of the three, which tells you about this team's mental toughness — before welcoming Mayville State for four games and sweeping those too, including two more one-run wins. At 35-3 with a 23-game winning streak and a perfect record of zero — yes, zero — games all season where they've allowed 10 or more runs, Bellevue is built differently than almost everyone else in the top 25. They win close games, they don't get blown out, and they just keep winning.

#10 Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs (Previous: #5 — Down 5 🧊) Tennessee Wesleyan takes the biggest tumble of the week, dropping five spots after a 1-3 stretch that included three home losses to Johnson University. The Bulldogs opened by winning a quality midweek road game at Cumberland 17-6, but then came home for a three-game weekend set against the No. 3 Royals and dropped all three: 5-8, 3-4, and 1-4. Getting swept at home by a ranked conference rival is the kind of result that costs you spots in the rankings. At 32-12 and on a 3-game losing streak, Tennessee Wesleyan still has the résumé to recover — their 4-1 record against 26-50 RPI opponents is solid — but they'll need a strong week to stop the slide.

#11 Hope International Royals (Previous: #12 — Up 1) Hope International moves up one spot after going 4-1 on a road trip to Arizona Christian. The Royals dropped the Friday opener 1-7 before responding with three straight wins — 2-0, 8-2, and 4-3 — to take the series. That kind of response after a loss on the road against a quality opponent is exactly what the committee wants to see. At 30-12 with a 3-game winning streak and solid numbers across the board, Hope International continues to build a steady profile. Their 0-4 record against Top-25 opponents is the recurring concern, but they've competed hard all season and keep moving in the right direction.

#12 Doane Tigers (Previous: #13 — Up 1) Doane moves up one after going 4-1 in a week that featured a road doubleheader split at Mount Marty sandwiched around midweek and weekend wins. The Tigers opened with a quality road win at William Jewell before hitting a 0-5 bump at Mount Marty on Saturday — a result they bounced back from immediately by winning the Sunday game 2-1. They then came home to sweep Midland 8-0 and 4-3. At 31-8 with a 3-game winning streak, Doane is a steady program with outstanding pitching — just one game all season with 10 or more runs allowed is a number you don't see very often.

#13 Lewis-Clark State Warriors (Previous: #14 — Up 1) Lewis-Clark State played just two games this week but handled both decisively, going on the road to Eastern Oregon and winning 16-6 and 10-2 to extend their winning streak to five. At 31-4 with a +6.94 run differential per game and 20 games with double-digit run totals, LCSC remains one of the most polished programs in NAIA baseball. They've gone 5-3 against Top-25 opponents all year and — like Bellevue — have not allowed 10-plus runs in a single game this season. Lewis-Clark State is a program built for the postseason and they are trending at the right time.

#14 William Carey Crusaders (Previous: #15 — Up 1) William Carey went 2-2 on a road trip to Loyola that told an interesting story. The Crusaders dropped a midweek game to Southern University New Orleans — a result that raised some eyebrows — before heading to New Orleans for three games against the #16 Wolf Pack. They dropped the opener 3-4, won the middle game 4-3, then came back big in the finale with a 17-10 win to split the series. At 28-15 with a 4-4 record against Top-25 opponents, William Carey has been tested as much as anyone in the NAIA this season. The road record of 12-7 shows a team that travels well and competes away from home.

#15 Texas Wesleyan Rams (Previous: #19 — Up 4 🔥) Texas Wesleyan ties Johnson for the biggest mover of the week, jumping four spots after an impressive 4-0 stretch that featured a notable road victory. The Rams opened by going to LSU Shreveport — the No. 4 team from last week — and winning 7-1 on the road, a result that turned heads across the NAIA. They followed that up by sweeping Central Christian on the road three straight: 2-1, 11-3, and 12-7. At 34-7 with a 5-game winning streak, Texas Wesleyan has gone 14-1 on the road this season, which is exceptional. Their 2-5 record against Top-25 opponents reflects a tough schedule, but that win at Shreveport is the kind of quality result that changes perceptions.

#16 Loyola Wolf Pack (Previous: #10 — Down 6 🧊) Loyola takes a significant six-spot drop after a 1-2 home series against William Carey. The Wolf Pack dropped the opener 3-4 in a one-run loss, won Saturday's game 5-3, then dropped the finale 10-17 in a game that got away from them late. At 29-13 and now on a 1-game losing streak, Loyola still has one of the most credentialed schedules in the NAIA — a 7-7 record against Top-25 opponents tells you they've been in battles all year. But three losses in five games including two at home to a team they were expected to handle will cost you spots quickly. They'll need to regroup.

#17 Webber International Warriors (Previous: #23 — Up 6 🔥) The biggest mover of the week is Webber International, jumping six spots after going 4-0 at home against St. Thomas (Fla.) in dominant fashion — winning 12-2, 10-4, 11-4, and 10-2. The losses removed the Bobcats from the rankings. The Warriors are on a 16-game winning streak and are a completely different team than the one that started 14-12 earlier in the year. At 30-12 with a 5-2 record against Top-25 opponents, Webber has been proven on the toughest stages. Their 9-9 record against 26-50 RPI opponents shows they've been in a gauntlet schedule all season. Nobody wants to see Webber International in their bracket right now.

#18 Texas A&M Victoria Jaguars (Previous: #18- Hold) Texas A&M Victoria holds at eighteen after going 4-0 in a week that mixed competition levels. The Jaguars won a midweek shutout of St. Thomas (TX) 12-0 before hosting Texas College three times and winning 10-2, 11-1, and 18-8. At 32-11 with a 4-game winning streak and a 4-1 record against Top-25 opponents, TAMV has one of the more impressive profiles in the middle of the rankings. Their 10-7 record against 26-50 RPI opponents shows they've been in competitive games week in and week out, and they've answered the bell more often than not.

#19 Keiser Seahawks (Previous: #16 — Down 3) Keiser drops three spots after going 2-2 on the road at Warner (FL) in a series that saw the lead change hands multiple times. The Seahawks dropped the midweek opener 5-11 before bouncing back Friday to win 6-5 and 15-5, then dropped the finale 2-10. Splitting a four-game road set against a mid-40s RPI opponent is not a result that inspires confidence in the rankings. At 28-13 Keiser still has quality wins on their résumé — their 5-3 record against Top-25 opponents is legitimately good — but inconsistency in road series continues to be the knock on this program.

#20 Concordia Bulldogs (Previous: #24 — Up 4 🔥) Concordia earns one of the biggest climbs of the week, jumping four spots after going 7-1 in their most productive stretch of the season. The Bulldogs swept Dordt four times in a midweek road swing — going 3-1 in those games — before coming home to sweep Midland twice and then take both games against Northwestern (Iowa). At 28-13 with a 5-game winning streak, Concordia is playing their best baseball of the year at exactly the right time. Their 12-2 record against 51-100 RPI opponents shows consistent quality throughout their schedule, and seven wins in a single week is the kind of production that earns respect.

#21 Milligan Buffaloes (Previous: #21- Hold) Milligan holds at twenty-one after going 3-1 in a week with a notable midweek result. The Buffaloes lost at Johnson University 3-14 — that's the No. 3 team coming to your place and winning by 11, which is a game you can look past — before going on the road to Bluefield (VA) and sweeping three straight: 10-0, 10-6, and 6-2. At 34-8 with a 3-game winning streak and a 15-5 road record, Milligan is one of the more well-traveled programs in the top 25 and they keep winning away from home. A strong résumé keeps them right where they are.

#22 Louisiana Christian Wildcats (Previous: #17 — Down 5 🧊) Louisiana Christian drops five spots after going 1-2 on the road at LSU Alexandria. The Wildcats lost the Friday opener 5-7 before coming back to win the Saturday game 11-6, then dropped the Sunday finale 3-13 in a lopsided finish. Losing a series on the road to a quality team — LSU Alexandria is ranked #32 nationally in the RPI — is a result that stings but isn't catastrophic. At 32-10 with a 1-game losing streak, Louisiana Christian is still a winning program with quality in their résumé. But back-to-back road series losses will cost you spots quickly, and the committee has taken notice.

#23 Abraham Baldwin Stallions (Previous: #25 — Up 2) Abraham Baldwin moves up two spots after going 3-0 at home against Point. The Stallions won 10-7, 5-2, and 9-7 — three workmanlike wins that kept them on a winning streak and showed they can close out a home series. At 26-13 with a 3-game winning streak and a 3-4 record against Top-25 opponents, ABAC has shown they can compete at the highest level. Their 8-7 record against 26-50 RPI opponents reflects a program that sees quality competition every week. Sitting on the edge of the top 25, Abraham Baldwin will need to keep stacking wins to stay here.

#24 Ottawa Braves (Previous: #22 — Down 2) Ottawa drops two spots after a 2-2 week on the road at McPherson. The Braves opened with a midweek home win over Saint Mary before heading to McPherson and going 1-2 — losing the opener 8-9 in a one-run game, winning the middle game 5-3, then dropping Sunday's finale 7-14. At 31-12 and on a 1-game losing streak, Ottawa still has a solid overall record and their 2-2 record against Top-25 opponents shows they compete at that level. But losing a weekend series on the road to a mid-tier opponent at a critical point in the season costs you ground in a competitive top 25.

#25 Morningside Mustangs (Previous: Unranked — NEW ENTRY 🆕) Welcome to the rankings, Morningside. The Mustangs crack the top 25 for the first time this season after going 7-1 in their best week of the year. Morningside swept Waldorf four straight in a midweek road series — going 5-4, 5-1, 14-5, and 14-3 — before coming home to beat Briar Cliff twice and then split a Sunday doubleheader on the road, winning the finale 7-5. At 29-12 with a 1-game winning streak built on seven wins last week, the Mustangs have earned their way in. Their 6-1 record against 26-50 RPI opponents is strong, and seven wins in a week sent a clear message that this is a team arriving at the right moment.

NCAA DIII 
Rank Prev Rk School State 2026 Record Last Wk.
1 1 Lynchburg Hornets VA 24-3-1 4-0
2 2 Denison Big Red OH 25-1 6-0
3 4 Salve Regina Seahawks RI 23-2 6-0
4 6 UW-Whitewater Warhawks WI 20-3 6-0
5 3 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays MD 26-5 3-1
6 8 Endicott Gulls MA 18-6 4-1
7 9 Rowan Profs NJ 20-3 5-0
8 13 Shenandoah Hornets VA 28-4 2-0
9 10 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Stags CA 22-8 3-0
10 5 Salisbury Seagulls MD 20-9 2-2
11 14 Cortland State Red Dragons NY 20-7-1 3-0
12 7 Kean Cougars NJ 22-8-1 3-3
13 12 Bridgewater Eagles VA 26-6 3-1
14 16 Rhodes Lynx TN 21-7 2-1
15 19 Trinity Tigers TX 19-11 3-1
16 22 Belhaven Blazers MS 23-8 3-0
17 15 Christopher Newport Captains VA 21-9 1-2
18 25 Gettysburg Bullets PA 24-6 4-0
19 18 Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets OH 20-7 3-2
20 20 Piedmont Lions GA 24-9 4-0
21 17 Cal Lutheran Kingsmen CA 21-10 1-2
22 11 Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens CA 19-11 0-3
23 NR Kalamazoo Hornets MI    
24 NR Tufts Jumbos MA    
25 21 Washington Bears MO 23-8 2-2
DROP 23 Messiah Falcons      
DROP 24 Centre Colonels    


#1 Lynchburg Hornets (Previous: #1 - Hold) Lynchburg keeps rolling and keeps the season-long top spot with a clean 4-0 week that extended their winning streak to 17 games. The Hornets went on the road to beat Hampden-Sydney midweek before making a statement trip to Christopher Newport, winning 16-2 against a Top-15 RPI opponent. They came home over the weekend and swept Averett twice — 12-0 and 14-4. At 24-3-1 with a season run differential of +9.25 per game and zero — not one — games all season where they've allowed 10 or more runs, Lynchburg's pitching staff is simply in a class of its own in DIII baseball. The Hornets have answered every question put to them this year.

#2 Denison Big Red (Previous: #2 - Hold) Denison went 6-0 this week and the numbers were jaw-dropping. The Big Red traveled to Wabash on Wednesday and won both games of a doubleheader — 10-0 and 27-4 — before coming home to sweep Oberlin three straight on Saturday and then beat Marietta on Sunday. That's 77 runs scored in six games. At 25-1 on the season riding a 24-game winning streak, Denison has a run differential of +9.27 per game, the best mark in the top 25, and like Lynchburg they have not allowed 10 or more runs in a single game all year. Their only loss came by one run. This team is extraordinary.

#3 Salve Regina Seahawks (Previous: #4 — Up 1) Salve Regina climbs one spot after a remarkable 6-0 week that showcased this team's versatility and depth. The Seahawks started Monday at Western New England, then hosted Babson and Mitchell in midweek games, then rolled through a weekend series against UMass Dartmouth — winning 10-5 and 24-5 — before closing Sunday with a 15-5 win over Curry. Six games, six wins, 70 runs scored. At 23-2 with a 10-game winning streak and a 3-0 record against Top-25 RPI opponents, Salve Regina is as complete a team as there is in DIII right now. Their 10-0 midweek record tells you they don't take any opponent lightly.

#4 UW-Whitewater Warhawks (Previous: #6 — Up 2) Wisconsin-Whitewater jumps two spots after a superb 6-0 week that was all business, all competitive games, all wins. The Warhawks opened by sweeping a pair at Wisconsin-La Crosse — a Top-35 RPI opponent — winning 4-0 and 2-1 in a pair of tight midweek games, then swept Wis.-Oshkosh at home before heading to Wis.-Eau Claire for the weekend and winning 15-5 and 7-6. Six of those wins came against Wisconsin system opponents, which is as tough an in-conference test as there is in DIII. At 20-3 with a 19-game winning streak, Whitewater is winning every type of game — the 2-1 and 7-6 results show this is a team that grinds through close ones just as comfortably as blowouts.

#5 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays (Previous: #3 — Down 2) Johns Hopkins slides two spots after a 3-1 week that included an unexpected Sunday home loss to Haverford. The Blue Jays had a quality midweek road win over McDaniel before going home for the weekend — they won the Saturday opener 6-4 over Haverford, but the Fords turned the tables in game two, winning 10-5. At 26-5 with a 1-game losing streak, Hopkins still has a +8.52 run differential per game and the résumé to justify a top-five spot. Their 6-3 record against 26-50 RPI opponents shows they've been tested consistently. This is a bump in an otherwise excellent season and they'll respond.

#6 Endicott Gulls (Previous: #8 — Up 2) Endicott climbs two spots after going 4-1 in a week that was mostly excellent with one big test at the end. The Gulls won a midweek road game at Roger Williams, beat UMass Dartmouth at home on Wednesday, then swept Nichols at home on the weekend 6-3 and 10-0. The one blemish came Sunday at Tufts — a #9 RPI opponent — falling 6-11. That's a tough road loss against a very good team and nothing to be ashamed of. At 18-6 with a 12-game winning streak earlier in the year and a 2-2 record against Top-25 RPI opponents, Endicott is one of the most competitive programs in New England DIII baseball.

#7 Rowan Profs (Previous: #9 — Up 2) Rowan makes a two-spot climb after going 5-0 in one of the more entertaining weeks in the top 25. The Profs started with a midweek home win over York before heading to Rutgers-Camden midweek and winning 11-8, then coming home to put up 29-11 and 24-3 on the weekend. Those are not typos — Rowan scored 29 and 24 runs in back-to-back home games. At 20-3 with a 5-game winning streak, a 12-0 home record, and a 3-2 mark against Top-25 opponents, Rowan is building the kind of résumé that demands attention. Their +6.57 run differential per game reflects an offense that can erupt on any given day.

#8 Shenandoah Hornets (Previous: #13 — Up 5 🔥) Shenandoah makes the biggest jump of the week, climbing five spots after a 2-0 week that included a marquee midweek statement. The Hornets went on the road to Bridgewater (VA) — a Top-10 RPI program — and won 13-4 on Tuesday, then came home Wednesday and beat Mary Washington 23-9. Just two games, but both were authoritative wins and one was a road victory over a ranked opponent. At 28-4 with a 9-game winning streak, +7.94 per game run differential, and 19 games with double-digit run totals, Shenandoah is one of the most dangerous teams in the DIII top 25. Their 2-1 record against Top-25 opponents shows they pass the tough tests when they appear.

#9 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Stags (Previous: #10 — Up 1) Claremont-M-S moves up one spot after sweeping the Pomona-Pitzer series three games, which had some extra juice as a crosstown rivalry matchup. The Stags won 17-4 on the road on Friday before coming home to win 6-2 and 10-6. At 22-8 with a 3-game winning streak and a 5-1 record against 26-50 RPI opponents, CMS is a well-rounded program that plays in a tough conference and handles it well. Their +7.23 run differential per game is among the best in the top 10. This is a team trending upward at the right time of year.

#10 Salisbury Seagulls (Previous: #5 — Down 5 🧊) Salisbury takes the biggest drop of the week, falling five spots after going 2-2 in a series against Randolph-Macon that stung. The Seagulls opened with a midweek road win at Arcadia and followed that up with a 32-2 blowout of Virginia Wesleyan at home, but then dropped both weekend games to the Yellow Jackets — losing 5-8 and 2-5 to a #37 RPI opponent. At 20-9 and on a 2-game losing streak, Salisbury's 0-3 record against Top-26-50 RPI opponents is a number the committee will keep watching. Their +7.76 run differential per game shows the talent is real, but two weekend losses to a quality opponent in the same week will cost you spots.

#11 Cortland State Red Dragons (Previous: #14 — Up 3) Cortland climbs three spots after a dominant 3-0 week at home against Fredonia. The Red Dragons won 13-3, 10-0, and 10-0 — the last two of those shutouts — to extend their winning streak to 10 games. At 20-7-1 and playing the best baseball of their season right now, Cortland is a team that the committee has increasingly rewarded as the wins pile up. Their 17 games with double-digit run totals shows an offense capable of putting up big numbers, and a 10-game winning streak heading into the meat of the schedule is exactly the kind of momentum you want. This team is peaking.

#12 Kean Cougars (Previous: #7 — Down 5 🧊) Kean drops five spots after a 3-3 week that included some tough results. The Cougars lost a midweek road game at Ramapo — a Top-30 RPI opponent — then won a midweek home game over Messiah before beating Montclair State at home 11-2. The weekend brought two more losses — dropping a game at Montclair State and then falling at home to William Paterson — before closing with a 3-1 win on Sunday to salvage the day. At 22-8-1, Kean has clearly been in some competitive games this week and not always come out on top. Their 3-2 record against Top-25 opponents over the full season shows they can compete at that level, and this is a team capable of bouncing back quickly.

#13 Bridgewater Eagles (Previous: #12 — Down 1) Bridgewater drops one spot after going 3-1 in a week that opened with a tough midweek loss. The Eagles hosted Shenandoah on Tuesday and lost 4-13 — dropping a game to the #8 team in the country at home is understandable — before responding well the rest of the week. They beat Mary Baldwin at home on Wednesday and then swept Guilford at home on the weekend 11-1 and 10-3. At 26-6 with a 3-game winning streak and a 6-1 record against Top-25 RPI opponents — the best such mark in the DIII top 25 — Bridgewater has proven themselves against the best competition available. One loss to a top-ten team doesn't diminish a résumé this strong.

#14 Rhodes Lynx (Previous: #16 — Up 2) Rhodes moves up two spots after going 2-1 at home against Oglethorpe. The Lynx took the first two games — 9-1 and 7-6 — before dropping a 8-14 finale on Sunday. At 21-7 with a 2-1 record against Top-25 RPI opponents and a solid +5.21 run differential per game, Rhodes is a steady presence in the mid-tier of the DIII rankings. They win the games they're supposed to win and have shown they can beat quality opponents when needed. The Sunday loss at home to an unranked opponent is a minor note on an otherwise solid week.

#15 Trinity Tigers (Previous: #19 — Up 4 🔥) Trinity makes a strong four-spot jump after bouncing back from a midweek stumble with a convincing road sweep. The Tigers dropped a close 0-1 midweek game at Concordia (TX) — a one-run loss that is easy to move past — before heading to Southwestern (TX) for the weekend and winning three straight: 12-6, 12-7, and 13-8. At 19-11 with a 3-game winning streak and a 4-3 record against Top-25 RPI opponents, Trinity is one of the more credentialed teams in the lower half of the top 25. That Top-25 record shows they've competed against the best all year and held their own more often than not.

#16 Belhaven Blazers (Previous: #22 — Up 6 🔥) Belhaven makes the biggest jump of the week, climbing six spots after going 3-0 at home against LaGrange in three games that were close but decisive. The Blazers won 4-3, 6-5, and 7-6 — all one-run victories — which tells you a lot about this team's ability to win the tight ones. At 23-8 with a 3-game winning streak and a 6-3 record against Top-25 RPI opponents, Belhaven has one of the most impressive quality-win profiles in the entire DIII rankings. Seventeen of their 23 wins have come by just 1-4 runs, meaning this is a program built on executing in close games. The committee is taking notice.

#17 Christopher Newport Captains (Previous: #15 — Down 2) Christopher Newport drops two spots after going 1-2 in a week that included a difficult midweek result. The Captains hosted Lynchburg on Wednesday and lost 2-16 — that's the No. 1 team in the country coming to town, so the margin isn't surprising — then lost a home game to Mary Washington on the weekend before closing with a 4-1 win over Regent on Sunday. At 21-9 with a 1-game winning streak, CNU's 0-4 record against Top-25 opponents remains the number the committee is watching most closely. Their 5-3 mark against 26-50 RPI opponents shows they compete well just below the elite level. A bounce-back week against quality competition would go a long way.

#18 Gettysburg Bullets (Previous: #25 — Up 7 🔥) Gettysburg makes the biggest climb in the DIII rankings this week, jumping seven spots after a terrific 4-0 week. The Bullets won a midweek road game at Dickinson before coming home and beating them 16-5 on Friday, then headed to Swarthmore for the weekend and swept both games — 15-4 and 6-5. At 24-6 with a 5-game winning streak and quality wins against Top-75 RPI opponents, Gettysburg is playing their best baseball of the year. Their 11-2 road/neutral record and 18 games with double-digit run totals paint a picture of a team that is dangerous anywhere and capable of scoring in bunches. This is a program arriving at exactly the right moment.

#19 Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets (Previous: #18 — Down 1) Baldwin Wallace holds roughly steady, dropping just one spot after a 3-2 week that had a bit of everything. The Yellow Jackets opened by blowing out Hiram at home, then split a midweek doubleheader with Mount Union — a Top-30 RPI opponent — losing 3-4 and winning 15-8. They went on the road to Muskingum over the weekend and won the first game 13-1 before dropping a 4-5 one-run finale. At 20-7 and on a 1-game losing streak, Baldwin Wallace is a battle-tested program. Their 2-3 record against Top-25 opponents shows they compete at that level, and splitting with a quality mid-tier opponent like Mount Union keeps them in good standing with the committee.

#20 Piedmont Lions (Previous: #20 - Hold) Piedmont holds at twenty after going 4-0 in a clean home week. The Lions beat Brevard midweek before hosting Covenant three straight over the weekend — winning 7-1, 8-4, and 7-1 to extend their winning streak to six games. At 24-9 and riding their best stretch of the season, Piedmont's 6-3 record against Top-25 RPI opponents is one of the best such marks in the lower half of the rankings. Their schedule has been legitimately challenging all year and they've met it. Six straight wins heading into the final weeks of the season is exactly the kind of momentum a team wants.

#21 Cal Lutheran Kingsmen (Previous: #17 — Down 4 🧊) Cal Lutheran drops four spots after going 1-2 at home against La Verne in a series that had some frustrating results. The Kingsmen won Friday's road opener 15-6 in impressive fashion before coming home for the next two and dropping both — 5-13 and 6-10. At 21-10, Cal Lutheran's 0-2 record against Top-25 opponents is the persistent concern. They've beaten up on the lower half of their schedule and done it well, but the results against quality opponents haven't been consistent. A rebound weekend is needed to stop the slide.

#22 Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens (Previous: #11 — Down 11 😔) Pomona-Pitzer takes a significant tumble, dropping 11 spots after going 0-3 against rival Claremont-M-S. The Sagehens lost 4-17, 2-6, and 6-10 — getting swept in the crosstown series at a critical point in the season. At 19-11, Pomona-Pitzer's 0-5 record against Top-25 opponents is difficult to overlook for the committee. Their overall numbers are good — a +8.40 run differential per game — but getting swept by a divisional rival while allowing 17 runs in one game will cost you. The talent is clearly there and this team will find their footing again, but they need to get right quickly.

#23 Kalamazoo Hornets (Previous: Unranked — NEW ENTRY 🆕)   Kalamazoo cracks the top 25 for the first time this season and they've done more than enough to earn it. The Hornets went 4-1 this week in a series against Adrian — a Top-10 RPI program — taking two of three including a 13-8 win and a 13-1 Sunday finale, with their only blemish being a 1-4 loss in game two. At 26-3 with a 17-game winning streak earlier in the year and a +8.10 run differential per game, Kalamazoo has one of the best season profiles in all of DIII baseball. Their 13-1 road and neutral record is remarkable — this is a team that wins everywhere they go. A 2-1 record against Top-25 RPI opponents and 21 games with double-digit run totals round out a résumé that has been quietly building toward exactly this moment all season long.

#24 Tufts Jumbos (Previous: Unranked — NEW ENTRY 🆕) Tufts enters the rankings on the back of a week that made a statement. The Jumbos went 3-2, opening with a midweek blowout of MIT before heading to Amherst — a Top-35 RPI opponent — and splitting three games, winning the Friday opener 10-5 before dropping two close ones by a combined two runs. They closed Sunday at home against Endicott, the No. 6 team in the country, and beat them 11-6. That win over a top-ten opponent is what got the committee's attention. At 18-7 with a 7-1 record against Top-25 RPI opponents — the best such mark of any new entry in this week's rankings across all three divisions — Tufts has been competing at the highest level all season and winning far more than losing when it counts. The Jumbos are here for a reason.

#25 Washington University Bears (Previous: #21 — Down 4 🧊) WashU drops four spots after going 2-2 at home against Emory in a series that had some momentum swings. The Bears dropped Friday's opener 3-4 and Saturday's game 2-5 before rallying with a 9-8 win Saturday and a 15-5 blowout on Sunday to split the series. At 23-8 with a 2-game winning streak and a 4-4 record against 26-50 RPI opponents, WashU has been tested consistently all year. Their 9-1 record against 51-100 RPI opponents shows they take care of business against mid-tier competition. Splitting a home series while dropping the first two is what costs you ground, but Sunday's 15-5 response shows they haven't lost confidence.
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College | Rankings | 4/20/2026

College Top 25: April 20
Vincent Cervino
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As the old saying goes, “all good things must come to an end” and that was the case last Tuesday when UCLA (36-3) saw their 27-game win streak come to an end in a shutout loss to UCSB.  However, the No. 1 team in the land still has their 21-game winning streak in Big Ten to protect, as they have started off league play without a single blemish.  The Bruins will remain atop our poll this week and their historical start to the season roll on.  The UNC Tarheels (33-7-1) move up to No. 2 this week after they made their biggest statement of the year by taking the weekend series from now No. 4 Georgia Tech (32-7).  No. 3 Texas (30-8) and No. 5 Georgia (32-9) both went (3-1) on the week and won their SEC series to stay in contention for the regular season title.  Florida State (28-11) had a nice bounce back (4-0) week and re-enter the Top 10 at No. 8 this...
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Press Release | Press Release | 4/20/2026

PG & EventConnect Extend Collaboration

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    667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923  www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    PERFECT GAME AND EVENTCONNECT EXTEND COLLABORATION FOCUSED ON SCALE, SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE    Sanford, Florida (Monday, April 20, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced the renewal and expansion of its long-standing housing and technology partnership with EventConnect, reaffirming a shared commitment to innovation, scale and best-in-class experiences for athletes, families and event operators across North America.    The renewed multi-year agreement extends a successful partnership that has helped Perfect Game...
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College | Story | 4/16/2026

Coppy's Corner: April 16 POY Deep Dive

John Coppolella
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Each week I huddle with Vinnie Cervino and Craig Cozart  to discuss Top-25 rankings and Players of the Week. In Coppy’s Corner, I dive deeper into these Players of the Week, providing analysis from 20+ years working in baseball front offices at the highest level.   Player of the Week: Jaquae Stewart – Texas State University  If you squint a little bit, you can see some Josh Naylor or Dominic Smith in Jaquae Stewart, with a stout build like a more powerful version of the teacup from the children’s song. Lately, the Sun Belt Conference has been child’s play for Stewart as he has been on fire showing an improved hit approach and power that tracks more with his 2024 performance at Northwest Florida State College than with his 2025 experience at the University of Texas. It’s tough for any player to jump from a JUCO in Florida to the big stage...
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High School | General | 4/16/2026

High School Notebook: April 16

Tyler Henninger
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Alain Gomez-Gudiño (‘26 AZ) with a pair of backside barrels, including a double. Physical 6-0/215 frame. Switch-hitter with power. Adv. defender with strong C&T behind the dish. @PGAllAmerican alum. #Gamecocks commit #PGHS @PG_Draft @SaguaroBaseball pic.twitter.com/2Vhuu5gYX9 — Perfect Game Four Corners (@PG_FourCorners) April 11, 2026 C Alain Gomez-Gudino, Saguaro (Ariz.) Since I first saw him as a sophomore, Gomez-Gudiño has long been one of my favorite prospects in the state. The backstop features a super physical frame at 6-foot-0, 215-pounds with a thick lower half and strong forearms. Defensively, Gomez-Gudiño has always stood out. He moves well for his size behind the plate and receives with confident hands. The catch-and-throw ability stands out. Gomez-Gudiño looks to be aggressive and will back pick runners often. The glove alone makes...
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Juco | Rankings | 4/15/2026

JUCO Top 25: April 15

Blaine Peterson
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Another week of undefeated weeks for our top 4 ranked teams. Joining them in the top 5, coming off an undefeated week of their own, is Florence-Darlington, a team we have consistently had as a top 10 team all season long. Cloud County and Midland College continue to put together strong weeks and climb the rankings each week it seems. Jumping into the rankings this week on the strength of a 15-game winning streak is Seminole State (OK). And Linn Benton makes the top 25 for a 2nd consecutive week and looks like the top team in the NWAC this spring. Plenty of high-level matchups at the JUCO level for some of the top teams in the county this next week.  Rk. School Record 1 Johnson County (KS) 42-2 2 Gaston (NC) 43-3 3 McLennan (TX) 34-7 4 Chipola (FL) 37-7 5 Florence-Darlington (SC) 40-8 6 Walters State (TN) 37-10 7 Blinn (TX) 31-11 8 Florida Southwestern (FL) 30-12 9 Southern Nevada...
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Press Release | Press Release | 4/15/2026

Perfect Game & Youth Prospects Team Up

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    667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923  www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    PERFECT GAME AND YOUTH PROSPECTS ANNOUNCE   BROADCAST RIGHTS AND CONTENT PARTNERSHIP    Sanford, Florida (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a new partnership with content platform Youth Prospects centered around broadcast rights, content collaboration and expanded visibility for elite youth baseball events.    As part of the agreement, Perfect Game will grant Youth Prospects broadcast rights to select games across its premiere events, including marquee matchups at the WWBA World...
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College | Story | 4/14/2026

College Players of the Week: April 14

Vincent Cervino
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April 14th Perfect Game/Player of the Week:  Jaquae Stewart, INF/OF, Texas State  The Texas State Bobcats (24-12) are sitting in second place in the ultra-competitive Sun Belt Conference, and they have one of the most explosive offenses in the country.  They average right at 8-runs per game and can slug with the best of them, averaging almost 2-home runs per game as well.  Sitting in the middle of the order, Jaquae Stewart, is putting together a career year and is becoming the focus of opposing teams.  The 5-10/234 junior from Sinton, Tx is your classic lefthanded power hitter and is thriving in his move from Austin to San Marcos.  While it wasn’t the best week for his club, Stewart was sensational, collecting 8 hits in his 19 at-bats, scoring 5 runs, launching 5 home runs and driving in an insane 17 runs.  For the season, he is now slashing...
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Showcase | Story | 4/14/2026

PG Announces Prospect Gateway Schedule

Hannah Jo Groves
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PG has announced the dates for Prospect Gateway events across the country - unique opportunities for young players to receive professional feedback and prepare for the next level. The Prospect Gateways are for players ages 13U-14U and serve as a qualifier for the National Showcase. Kevin Schuver, the senior director of showcases at Perfect Game, said these events are chances for players to step out of their comfort zone and show what they’re really made of. “Perfect Game Prospect Gateways aren’t just events. They’re doorways into something bigger. For young athletes, they serve as the first real step beyond their local fields, where raw ability begins to meet visibility and purpose.” At the event, each player is assigned a PG advisor who will watch and advise them individually. There will also be other scouts giving tips on how to enhance and develop a...
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Press Release | Press Release | 4/13/2026

PG & MLB Clubs Offer Discount Tickets

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    667 Progress Way | Sanford, FL 32771 | 319-298-2923  www.perfectgame.org | facebook.com/perfectgameusa | @PerfectGameUSA      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    PERFECT GAME PARTNERS WITH THREE MLB CLUBS TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE TICKET DISCOUNTS FOR YOUTH TEAMS    Sanford, Florida (Friday, April 10, 2026) - Perfect Game, the world’s largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced a new fan engagement initiative in partnership with three Major League Baseball clubs — the Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals — to provide exclusive discounted ticket opportunities for teams participating in Perfect Game events.    Through the collaboration, youth baseball and softball teams competing in...
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