Wake Forest Tops USA TODAY Preseason Baseball Coaches Poll

Wake Forest leads the preseason rankings, with LSU and Florida following closely behind, as college baseball gears up for the 2024 season.

Wake Forest is ranked No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports Top 25 Preseason Coaches baseball poll, with LSU and Florida securing the second and third spots respectively.
The Demon Deacons, after a third-place finish last year, aim to return to Omaha with key players like Nick Kurtz and Josh Hartle, and newcomer Chase Burns.
LSU, the defending national champion, and Florida, last year's runner-up, are poised for another strong season with significant player returns and new transfers.
The SEC dominates the preseason top 10 with six teams, showcasing the conference's strength in college baseball.
Five North Carolina teams, including Wake Forest, East Carolina, Duke, UNC, and NC State, are ranked in the top 25, highlighting the state's prominence in college baseball.