College

Texas last year nearly made it to the CWS for the third straight season and it figures to firmly be in the mix again in 2024.

East Carolina returns the vast majority of its offensive production from last year, including its four leading hitters.

Stanford returns a couple of key contributors from last year’s squad, including Pac-12 freshman of the year Malcolm Moore.

This year, Duke is deeper on the mound with one of the best pitching staffs in the conference, but thinner at the plate.

North Carolina will trot out one of the more competitive and deep lineups in the ACC with a mix of returners and transfer portal additions.

Three of Texas Tech’s most productive hitters from 2023 will once again anchor the lineup in Lubbock this season.

Coastal Carolina’s offense was the driving force behind its success last season and it returns seven regulars in 2024.

Iowa enters 2024 with perhaps the biggest expectations in program history thanks to last year’s success and the team’s impressive talent.

Oklahoma State’s offense will keep it in most games this year, but arms will need to emerge and establish themselves as reliable options.

If its crop of transfer hitters can handle the ACC and the freshmen flash their skill, NC State could be in for a deep tournament run.

To book a second trip to Omaha in three seasons, Auburn will have to find the right combination on the mound.

From last year’s team, Northeastern returns four of its five most productive bats, two-thirds of its weekend rotation and key bullpen arms.

UC Irvine returns all nine regulars from last season and, for good measure, will also get back shortstop Woody Hadeen.

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