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College  | Rankings | 4/16/2025

DII/DIII/NAIA Rankings Update: April 16

In college baseball, the top-ranked team during the season is named by voters — a mix of coaches, media members, and analysts weighing records, strength of schedule, and a little bit of gut instinct. But imagine scrapping the polls altogether and replacing the rankings with an all-out, title-on-the-line system straight out of pro wrestling’s playbook. Picture it: the national “championship belt” up for grabs every single game, passed from one program to the next like a hot potato. One upset and the power shifts instantly — no waiting for the next week’s rankings, no debating who deserves the top spot. If you want the crown, you’ve got to beat the champ, plain and simple. To be the man you have to beat the man. Whooooooooo!

This would turn the regular season into a nonstop gauntlet of must-win showdowns, where even a midweek matchup against an underdog could rewrite the national picture overnight. Every game becomes a title match, every upset a seismic shift, and every road trip a potential coronation or a crushing dethronement. It would be chaos, it would be unpredictable — and it would be the ultimate test of a champion’s grit. No more resting on reputation, just pure, unfiltered competition where the belt only belongs to the last team standing.



Along with the latest traditional rankings is a look at who would be the title holding teams if the belt exchanged dugouts with each upset win.


NCAA DII 

The DII Championship belt kicked off the season in Tampa, where the Spartans ended 2024 by body-slamming the defending champion Angelo State, 8-3, at the NCAA Division II National Championships at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, NC. It was a fitting battleground for the title’s debut, as Tampa’s nine national crowns are tied for the most in Division II history, sharing the top spot with Florida Southern.

The Spartans did suffer a stumble in October when they squared off against the Italian National Baseball Team, led by none other than MLB Hall of Famer and head coach Mike Piazza. But those matchups were strictly exhibition bouts — no title gold was on the line in that international showcase.

Last season, Tampa ripped off seventeen straight wins to open the year, putting the belt on lockdown. But this season? The title wouldn’t stay strapped around the Spartans’ waist for nearly as long. After three successful defenses against Georgia College, UT was powerbombed off the pedestal by Montevallo — only to stage a heroic comeback and reclaim the gold the very next day.

The following weekend delivered déjà vu. Tampa pitched a shutout in their series opener against Quincy, but the Hawks turned heel, capitalizing on four costly errors and twelve free passes to snatch the strap in the rematch. Yet the Spartans, true to their champion pedigree, came off the top rope and blanked Quincy once again in the finale to launch their third reign.

From February 16th to March 8th, Tampa held the belt in an ironclad grip, stringing together a ten-game winning streak and steamrolling through challengers like Lynn, Ashland, Davenport, and Minnesota Crookston. The Spartans then carried the title across state lines, putting it on the line against Cal State San Marcos. The Cougars pulled off a Cinderella story, winning their first-ever bout against Division II’s top-ranked titan — but the celebration was short-lived. Tampa roared back with a 16-4 demolition, fueled by 14 hits, to reclaim the belt for a fourth time.

Following three successful defenses against Palm Beach Atlantic, the Spartans swaggered into a matchup with Embry-Riddle, looking poised to extend their reign. But the wrestling gods had other plans. Albany State’s Matt Delay became the most electrifying man on the diamond, falling just a single short of the cycle and dropping an eighth-inning, off-the-top-rope slobberknocker of a grand slam over the left field wall to power the Golden Rams to an earth-shaking upset.

While the Rams haven’t exactly ruled the national stage, they’ve defended their home turf like seasoned ring veterans. Still, their first title defense ended in heartbreak, losing to Benedict College in a wild 16-12 slugfest. Isaiah Canty played the role of clutch closer, smashing a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to snatch the belt for the Tigers.

Albany State wasn’t down for the count, though. They exploded for a 12-run first inning the very next day and steamrolled their way back to title glory — only for Benedict to answer right back with a nine-home-run, 23-13 offensive cage match to reclaim the belt in decisive fashion.

Benedict’s Cinderella reign as titleholder lasted five matches, with the Tigers sweeping Morehouse College three times and fending off Clark Atlanta twice. But in the finale, the Panthers flipped the script and scored five runs in the third inning, clinging to the lead as the game was called due to inclement weather in the seventh. It was a jaw-dropping title change worthy of WrestleMania, as Clark Atlanta — a squad that finished last season with an 11-35 record — raised the gold high above their heads.

Since then, the Panthers have played like true fighting champions, chalking up three wins over Kentucky State — the last of which marked the first time since 2022 that Clark Atlanta had swept a conference opponent.

Now sitting at 17-18, the Panthers are set to defend their unlikely title reign this weekend as they welcome Savannah State into the squared circle. One thing’s for sure: the DII Championship belt saga has been one wild, no-holds-barred rollercoaster — and the next chapter is just getting started.

RANK School State Record Last Wk Prev Rk
1 Tampa Spartans FL 32-6 3-0 1
2 Angelo State Rams TX 35-7 5-0 2
3 Central Missouri Mules MO 28-9 4-1 4
4 East Stroudsburg Warriors PA 26-7 2-1 3
5 North Greenville Trailblazers SC 36-8 4-0 5
6 Millersville Marauders PA 27-6 3-1 6
7 Florida Southern Moccasins FL 30-8 3-1 7
8 Minnesota State Mavericks MN 30-3 6-1 9
9 Texas Tyler Patriots TX 33-9 5-0 11
10 Westmont Warriors CA 31-9 3-0 14
11 Catawba Indians NC 29-11 3-1 8
12 Point Loma Sea Lions CA 24-12 2-2 10
13 Colorado Mesa Mavericks CO 28-10 2-2 12
14 Lenoir-Rhyne Bears NC 33-8 2-2 13
15 Grand Valley State Lakers MI 28-9 5-0 17
16 Young Harris Mountain Lions GA 30-12 4-1 20
17 North Georgia Nighthawks GA 30-11 3-1 16
18 West Chester Golden Rams PA 26-9 1-2 15
19 Pittsburg State Gorillas KS 30-7 5-0  
20 Lewis Flyers IL 28-8 4-2 18
21 Carson-Newman Eagles TN 30-12 3-1 25
22 Cal State Monterey Bay Otters CA 25-12 4-0 21
23 Delta State Statesmen MS 29-12 2-2  
24 Thomas Jefferson Rams PA 27-11 4-2 24
25 Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks ID 29-12 2-2 23
DROP Central Oklahoma Bronchos OK      
DROP Chico State Wildcats CA    


NAIA

After laying the smackdown on Tennessee Wesleyan, 14-6, at the NAIA World Series in Lewiston, ID last May, the Royals rightfully earned the honor of being crowned the inaugural NAIA Championship belt holders. But championship gold can be a cruel mistress. The defending champs dropped the title in just their second game of the season — falling to Ave Maria at the NAIA Ball East-West Challenge.

But the Gyrenes’ reign was shorter than Andre the Giant’s infamous title stint — you know, the one where he handed the belt to “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase minutes after toppling Hulk Hogan. Ave Maria lost the strap later that very day to British Columbia, in what could only be described as an international grudge match, perfectly timed to stoke the flames of U.S.-Canada rivalry.

The next day, with patriotic chants of “USA! USA!” echoing through the ballpark, St. Thomas — who’d missed their first shot at glory against Hope International — stormed back into the title picture. The Bobcats snatched the belt from the Thunderbirds with a hard-fought 6-4 victory.

St. Thomas held onto the gold for a full week, sweeping Bryan in convincing fashion. But their championship dreams were blindsided by Taylor University, currently perched at No. 10 in the Perfect Game rankings. The Trojans unleashed an offensive onslaught — racking up 16 hits, turning two inning-ending double plays, and getting a rock-solid performance from their ace Gabel Pentecost — proving themselves worthy of the crown.

But the Bobcats weren’t ready to tap out just yet. On Valentine’s Day, they staged a narrow 3-2 victory over Taylor, reclaiming the title for a second reign. Their celebration, though, was short-lived. Taylor came roaring back like a steel chair to the face, capitalizing on late-game errors and shaky pitching to edge out an 8-6 win and snatch the belt right back.

From there, the Trojans went on a tear, embarking on an 18-match winning streak that would’ve made The Undertaker proud. Along the way, they steamrolled the likes of Madonna, Grace, Huntington, and Spring Arbor. Their stranglehold on the belt seemed destined to last forever, especially after a dominant doubleheader sweep of Mount Vernon Nazarene on March 21st. But the Cougars weren’t about to roll over. In the final game, they pulled off an upset for their 20th win of the season, snatching the belt in seven innings.

Taylor, however, wasn’t down for the count. Like any true champion, they bounced back with a 12-2, come-from-behind, double-digit beatdown in the finale to reclaim the belt and remind everyone that the Trojans were still the top dogs in the ring.

The Trojans held their grip on the gold through four successful title defenses against Bethel — a stretch where Kaleb Kolpien etched his name into the record books as the school’s all-time hits leader. But even champions hit the mat, and Taylor dropped back-to-back games on the road against St. Francis. Refusing to stay pinned, the Trojans stormed back with a decisive 12-1 victory to reclaim the belt, and then locked it down with a 5-3 win to split the series and secure their title once again.

Last weekend, the belt was on the line against Goshen, and the Maple Leafs sent out Eric Pettipiece — a stylin’, profilin’, limousine-riding, jet-flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin’ n’ dealin’ son of a gun — who scattered three hits across seven innings without surrendering a single earned run, snatching the belt in the process.

But the final chapter of the series belonged to the Trojans, who answered with championship fire, reclaiming the NAIA belt in a dominant 8-0 shutout.

Now, Taylor — the three-time titleholder this season and the team that’s worn the belt for most of the campaign — is gearing up to launch another championship reign this weekend as they roll into Marion, IN to square off against Indiana Wesleyan. Buckle up, because this battle for the belt is far from over and that's the bottom line!

RANK School State Record Last Wk Prev Rk
1 LSU Shreveport Pilots LA 40-0 3-0 1
2 Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies GA 34-7 4-1 2
3 Cumberlands Patriots KY 36-6 4-0 3
4 Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs TN 32-10 3-1 4
5 Reinhardt Eagles GA 32-8 3-1 5
6 Faulkner Eagles AL 30-9 2-1 6
7 Oklahoma Wesleyan Eagles OK 38-5 4-0 7
8 Webber International Warriors FL 32-10 3-1 8
9 Hope International Royals CA 38-6 4-0 10
10 Taylor Trojans IN 33-8 3-1 11
11 Missouri Baptist Spartans MO 32-9 8-0 13
12 Loyola Wolf Pack LA 30-12 1-3 9
13 Arizona Christian Firestorm AZ 34-10-1 4-0 14
14 Southeastern Fire FL 33-9 1-3 12
15 Concordia Bulldogs NE 29-9 3-1 17
16 Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes KS 30-11 4-0 19
17 William Carey Crusaders MS 31-9 1-2 20
18 Houston-Victoria Jaguars TX 34-9 2-1 18
19 Mid-America Christian Evangels OK 32-12 3-1 21
20 Ottawa Braves KS 32-10 1-3 15
21 Johnson Royals TN 29-11 2-2 16
22 Keiser Seahawks FL 28-9 3-1 23
23 Indiana Southeast Grenadiers IN 28-9 3-0 25
24 Columbia Cougars MO 34-7 5-2 24
25 Cumberland Phoenix TN 29-13-1 2-4 22


NCAA DIII  

With their 2-1 series victory over Wisconsin-Whitewater in Eastlake, OH at last June’s DIII College World Series, Misericordia kicked off the season as the reigning, defending NCAA DIII title holders. But just like a flashpin out of nowhere, their reign was short-lived. The Cougars dropped the belt in their season opener to Shenandoah.

The Hornets, who’ve been hovering near the rankings all season but still lurking just outside the spotlight, locked in four successful title defenses — swatting aside a dejected Misericordia, twice toppling Wilkes, and outdueling Widener once. But the Pride weren’t about to roll over. In their rematch, Widener clawed back with a 6-2 win to snatch the belt and haul it back to Pennsylvania.

Yet, in true wrestling fashion, their first title defense went sideways. Kean — currently flexing at No. 8 in the rankings — hit the ring and walked away with the gold.

The Cougars of Kean managed one successful defense against Immaculata, but the very next day their reign was cut short by Moravian in a match that delivered their first loss of the season — a title change that left the crowd stunned.

Moravian packed up and headed south for the RussMatt Invitational — the DIII baseball equivalent of WWE’s Survivor Series — but the Greyhounds were ambushed by Clark University. The Cougars, down 9-2, mounted a comeback straight out of a Royal Rumble highlight reel, thanks to Anthony LoCatro, who drove in six runs in a stunning 15-9 win.

Clark strutted into their next bout against Pittsburgh at Greensburg with the belt on the line and delivered a 22-7 beatdown in game one. But the second half of the doubleheader flipped the script. Greensburg pulled off a wild, lightning-shortened 6-2 win, sparked by a steal of home and a clutch three-run homer in the fifth. The premature ending had fans buzzing with déjà vu, comparing the controversial finish to the infamous Montreal Screwjob, when Bret Hart’s title was snatched away by the referee’s hand in ‘97.

Pittsburgh at Greensburg held the belt for a week, ending their Florida swing on top. But back home at Bobcat Park, they were edged out by Grove City in a bottom-of-the-ninth rally that came up just one run short.

Grove City’s championship reign was as brief as a squash match. Their first defense ended in a 6-2 loss to Houghton, where Ethan Cetton pitched his way into the history books, surpassing former teammate Ryan Newtown as the school’s all-time wins leader. Cetton and the Highlanders held onto the strap later that same day in a wild, 14-12, six-inning slugfest that was called due to darkness.

Houghton continued their run with a 21-4 demolition of Alfred, but in the second game of that series, the script flipped. After leading 5-0 through five innings, the Highlanders crumbled, coughing up six runs over the final two frames to hand the belt to the underdog Saxons — a squad that limped through their 2024 inaugural season with a dismal 1-32 record. A true Cinderella-style title snatch!

But Houghton wouldn’t stay down for long. In the next game, Qingyang Feng nearly hit for the cycle, and the team turned three tag-team-worthy double plays to reclaim the title.

That second reign, though, was fleeting. After a five-day breather, the Highlanders hosted Sage — but the Gators weren’t interested in playing nice. Sage rolled into town and swept the three-game series, including a one-hitter and a clutch late-game rally to solidify their grip on the belt.

The Gators are still the reigning champs, racking up a midweek win over Utica, sweeping Keuka, and blanking Alfred twice en route to a double-digit win streak. However, there’s a cloud hanging over their title run — two games have been suspended: a 7-7 deadlock against Utica and an 8-3 deficit against SUNY Poly. Should those games resume and end in defeat, the belt could retroactively change hands — the kind of twist that’d make even Vince McMahon raise an eyebrow.

This weekend, Sage puts the DIII belt on the line in a three-game series against SUNY Brockport — a squad that’s 22-2-1 and narrowly missed a spot in this week’s Perfect Game Top 25. With championship gold and bragging rights on the line, expect a series worthy of the main event.

RANK School State Record Last Wk Prev Rk
1 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays MD 27-3 3-0 1
2 Endicott Gulls MA 21-3 4-0 2
3 Denison Big Red OH 21-5 4-1 3
4 UW-Whitewater Warhawks WI 21-2 4-2 4
5 Lynchburg Hornets VA 27-5 3-1 5
6 Salisbury Seagulls MD 25-5 4-0 6
7 Trinity Tigers TX 26-7 3-0 12
8 Kean Cougars NJ 25-5 3-0 11
9 La Verne Leopards CA 23-5 1-2 7
10 Case Western Reserve Spartans OH 20-10 3-1 14
11 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Stags CA 22-8 1-2 8
12 Penn State Harrisburg Lions PA 23-6-1 2-1 9
13 Eastern Connecticut St. Warriors CT 18-6 3-1 15
14 UW LaCrosse Eagles WI 19-6 2-4 10
15 Cal Lutheran Kingsmen CA 22-8 2-1 22
16 Coe Kohawks IA 21-5 4-0 16
17 Salve Regina Seahawks RI 16-7 1-1 13
18 UT Dallas Comets TX 26-4 3-1 17
19 Rowan Profs NJ 18-7 2-0 19
20 East Texas Baptist Tigers TX 20-10 4-0 20
21 Centre Colonels KY 21-7 0-0 21
22 Webster Gorloks MO 24-6 5-0  
23 Babson Beavers MA 14-7 1-1 18
24 Concordia (TX) Tornados TX 25-9 2-1 23
25 Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens CA 18-11 2-1 25
DROP Gustavus Adolphus Gusties  MN    

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