College Baseball Top 25 Rankings

Chaos. Just chaos. We talked about this on the latest episode of On The Clock, but every time we get a top 25, it feels like the two weeks that go by are full of crazy upsets, and the entire rankings change. The same pattern repeated itself over the last two weeks. We have a new #1 overall team in the Texas Longhorns, along with several new teams entering and exiting based on the latest performances. 

Let’s dive in! 

A New Number One – Texas Longhorns

​The Texas Longhorns have rightfully claimed the No. 1 spot in college baseball, thanks to a dominant stretch that includes a commanding sweep of No. 8 Auburn this past weekend. 

They opened the series with a gritty 3-2 comeback win, followed by an 8-3 victory, and capped it off with a 14-2 run-rule blowout on Saturday. This sweep extended their series win streak to 14, dating back to last season, and improved their overall record to 33-5, with a 16-2 mark in SEC play.

Their rise to the top of the rankings was solidified after a hard-fought series win over Kentucky, where they bounced back from a 15-inning loss to take the rubber match. This resilience, coupled with Arkansas’s series loss to Georgia, propelled Texas to the No. 1 position.

Under new head coach Jim Schlossnagle, the Longhorns have showcased a potent combination of disciplined hitting and clutch performances, averaging 4.08 pitches per plate appearance, ranking second nationally. 

What’s even more impressive is that Texas has maintained this high level of play despite injuries to key players, such as Ethan Mendoza, Jared Spencer, and Max Belyeu. 

The team’s depth has been on full display, with contributions from players like freshman Jonah Williams, who drove in three runs in his first career start against Auburn. 

The Longhorns are looking like the team to beat! 

Who’s In?

#12 West Virginia Mountainers 

I mean, my goodness, West Virginia. It seems like no matter who you throw in the Mountainers’ way, they are going to find a way to win. While their strength of schedule isn’t great, they are 14th in RPI. 

West Virginia has stormed into the national conversation in 2025 and now finds itself ranked No. 12 in our updated Top 25, and for good reason. 

Under first-year head coach Steve Sabins, the Mountaineers are 34-4 overall and 13-3 in Big 12 play, sitting at the top of the standings with a 14-game winning streak that includes a sweep of Houston. 

They’re playing confident, clean baseball with one of the most complete resumes in the country. This team can hit. Junior outfielder Skylar King has been the catalyst, slashing .364/.472/.481, and setting the tone every time he steps in the box. 

Sam White is hitting just under .400, while senior Jace Rinehart adds power from the left side with a .691 slugging percentage and leads the team with RBI with 39. 

On the mound, senior lefty Griffin Kirn has been a steady presence with a 4-0 record and 61 strikeouts in 51.1 innings, and right-hander Reese Bassinger has quietly put together a dominant season with a 2.93 ERA.

Between the veteran leadership, top-of-the-lineup production, and a pitching staff that’s handled its business, West Virginia looks like a team built to win deep into the spring. The climb in the rankings reflects the product they’re putting on the field,  and they’re not slowing down.

#17 Texas A&M Aggies

Well, well, well! Welcome back, Texas A&M! On April 4th, Texas A&M got ten-run ruled by Tennessee, and everyone considered the Aggies dead. Well, guess what? They are alive! 

From that day, they won eight straight games, including a series win over #1 Tennessee and #1 Arkansas at the time of the rankings. Now, Head Coach Mike Earley has his squad rolling, and it seems like they can’t be stopped.

Texas A&M started 1-9 in SEC Conference play, but has now secured two series wins over top-ranked teams, Tennessee and Arkansas. They are now 8-10 in the SEC. Their RPI went from 114 to 38 and they easily find their way back into our top 25.

A lot of this is thanks to the offense finally clicking. Caden Sorrell has provided much-needed thump since coming back from injury, slashing .346/.470/.750 with four doubles, a triple, and five home runs with 17 RBI.

Jace La Viollette has found is smooth left-handed stroke again and now has 15 home runs and recently broke the Texas A&M team record. 

The pitching staff has faced more struggles, but they’ve still managed to keep this team in games, and the offense has made up the difference. 

Coach Earley was once on the hot seat in just his first year, but he’s shown he’s learning how to navigate the SEC, and the team hasn’t on him or each other. 

#20 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 

Welcome to the top 25 Coastal Carolina! They’ve been a bubble team for us for quite a few weeks now, and it is good to see them finally break in.

Coastal Carolina has earned its spot at No. 20 in our latest rankings thanks to a strong 30–10 overall record and a 14–4 mark in Sun Belt Conference play. 

They have been dominant at home, boasting a 17–3 record at Springs Brooks Stadium, and have claimed victory in five of their six conference series, including recent sweeps of Georgia State and Marshall.

Under first-year head coach Kevin Schnall, Coastal Carolina has demonstrated consistent performance, positioning themselves as a formidable force in the conference.

Offensively, the team has been impressive, averaging over seven runs per game. Their pitching staff has also been solid, with standout performances contributing to their success.

Notably, the Chanticleers secured a significant 8-2 victory over then-No. 6 Clemson on the road, showcasing their ability to compete against top-tier teams. Coastal Carolina feels like they are poised to make a deep run as the season progresses

Who’s Out? 

Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas is a team I could see making their way back to the top 25, but their recent struggles against quad one opponents have made them on the outside looking in, unfortunately. 

They went on a massive run in the Big 12, sweeping Oklahoma State and UCF, but they followed that by losing a midweek game to Nebraska and being swept by TCU. 

The TCU series was pivotal, where the Horned Frogs’ potent offense and dominant pitching overwhelmed Kansas. 

In the series opener, TCU unleashed a seven-run second inning, featuring home runs by Jack Bell and Chase Brunson, setting the tone for a 14-1 rout. The Jayhawks struggled to contain TCU’s hitters, who consistently delivered in clutch situations. 

Kansas’ pitching staff struggled to contain TCU’s momentum, and their offense was unable to keep pace, resulting in a 7-2 loss in the finale.

This series highlighted areas needing improvement, particularly in pitching depth and situational hitting, as the team aims to rebound in the competitive Big 12 landscape.

They did bounce back, sweeping in-state rival Kansas State, but we will need to see them secure a few more series wins like this if they want to return to the top 25. 

Virginia Tech Hokies

Before our previous ranking, the Hokies swept what was then a highly ranked Wake Forest team and took two of three from Notre Dame. They also took a series from a ranked Louisville team. These factors had them right in the back half of our top 25.

Virginia Tech’s slide out of the top 25 can be attributed to a tough April stretch and mounting concerns regarding health and depth.

They’ve been swept by Florida State and lost a series to North Carolina. I know what you’re thinking… “those are two good teams!”. And we agree. However, Virginia Tech has also struggled for most of the year, particularly due to injuries. 

They also lost first baseman Garrett Michel to a leg injury, which took one of their most productive bats out of the lineup at a critical time. 

While their overall 25-15 record still looks solid on paper, the 10–11 mark in ACC play paints a more realistic picture of a team that’s struggled to find consistency. 

If they’re going to make a late push, they’ll need to get healthier and find a way to win close games down the stretch.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Man, no one might have struggled more than Wake Forest over the last two weeks. In all honesty, we may have made the mistake in our previous ranking, having them at #7. 

Before last week’s ranking, they had taken two of three from a highly ranked Florida State team. However, they have now officially followed that by being swept by North Carolina and losing two of three to a particularly weak Boston College team.

This doesn’t include the fact that they were swept by Virginia Tech earlier in the year. Despite a strong start, the team has faced setbacks due to injuries to key players, including outfielder Ethan Conrad, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. 

Additionally, the pitching staff has struggled with command issues, leading to inconsistent performances on the mound. 

These factors have contributed to a 10–11 record in ACC play and a 26–15 overall standing, causing them to fall out of the top 25 rankings. Wake Forest will need to address these challenges and improve their performance in the remaining games to ascend back in the top 25.