We have a new number one team this week! Santa Clara moves up to first place after a strong couple weeks with a total of 12 first place votes. They currently stand at 11-0 in conference and 13-1 overall. Following them is Embry-Riddle who sits at 5-1 in conference and 9-3 overall with one first place vote. Grand Canyon breaks the top 3 as they’ve been scorching in their last 9. They sit at 9-0 in conference and overall with a +81 run differential.

Three newcomers and one returner in the Top 20 featuring Stanford (9-0), Arkansas (10-0),  St. Thomas (7-4), and SUNY Cortland (10-2). Bryant and Penn State each receive one first place vote.

32 different teams in total received votes

4 different teams received 1st place votes

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released March 26th.

Postseason Bound!

Two team have clinched a postseason spot this past weekend. Congratulations to Ohio State and South Carolina on clinching their spot in the New Penn and Dixie Regional Tournament! The regional playoffs will take place from May 1st-3rd.

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Embry-Riddle is atop of the Week 14 poll again, this time with 7 first-place votes. After a two game conference sweep against Tampa, they remain the #1 team with a 6-2 record. Following them is Santa Clara (2) who jumped three spots and is playing fantastic baseball as of late.  With an overall record of 7-1 and 5-0 in conference, the Broncos look to continue their hot streak through the month of March. SUNY-Brockport remains at the three spot for the third straight week. Their first action of the spring will begin in Week 3 of our Panama City Beach – Swing Into Spring event!

34 different teams in total received votes.

4 different teams received 1st place votes.

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released March 12th.

With the 2026 Spring Season officially two weeks in, we have our first in-season ballot! Embry-Riddle leads the Week 12 poll with 4 first-place votes. Bryant (7) falls down a spot and SUNY-Brockport (2) follows them in the rankings as they retain their number 3 spot.

39 different teams in total received votes.

5 different teams received 1st place votes.

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released February 26th.

The 2026 Spring Season kicks off in 3 days!  Bryant leads to voting ballot as the #1 ranked team with 5 first-place votes out of 15. Embry-Riddle (1) and SUNY-Brockport (5) follows them in the rankings.

45 different teams in total received votes.

6 different teams received 1st place votes.

Check out the full results HERE!

Next poll will be released February 12th.

DIVISION II TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 8 OF 8

⚾️ ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

Last but not least, we’ve hit the Rocky Mountain. After a 2025 run by the #4 seed Montana, they look to repeat as champions and head back to Alton. With them returning 15 players, they might have another postseason run in them. The Rocky Mountain has consistently produced a new winner each of the last four seasons and with the #1 and #2 seed falling short last year, both CSU-Pueblo and Idaho look for their first World Series DII appearance.

The South features 5 clubs with a couple of them that have already started season play in the fall. Denver (3-0) currently sits atop of the standings having only played three games. But with a sweep over South Dakota Mines, they are receiving some buzz in the DII Preseason Ballot. CSU-Pueblo looks to defend their Rocky Mountain-South title having made the regionals the last 3 of 4 seasons. They as well having been receiving some votes.

In the North, Montana and Idaho (2-0) both made regionals last year. So far, Montana got off to a slow start in the fall but still has four conference series upcoming this spring to make a playoff push and return to the regionals. Idaho, looks to defend their Rocky Mountain-North title as their series against Montana in mid-April will be an exciting one to be on the lookout for.

Does Montana have it in them to repeat as Rocky Mountain champs?

Be sure to check all the Rocky Mountain Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

The 2026 Rawlings Division II Preseason Rankings drop tomorrow afternoon!!!

DIVISION II TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 7 OF 8

⚾️ PACIFIC REGION

With the 2025 regional champion Cal Miramar moved up to Division 1, the Pacific region looks to find a new champion. With a three-peat from the years prior and a regional appearance last year as the one seed, Grand Canyon assumes to be the favorite again for this upcoming 2026 season. However, Santa Clara, who made the regional last year as the two seed are ready to head back to Palm Springs. They’ve returned 17 players from last year and are looking for their first World Series appearance in program history. Spotlighted by players such as Gavin Brunsman and Tyler Page, this team could be the team to beat down the stretch.

With some of these clubs playing their first conference series here in a couple weeks, we’ll get a good look early on who the top contenders are. Schools such as CSU-San Marcos, Southern Utah, and Cal Poly-Humboldt all just missed out on a regional appearance. But with two out of the four regional teams now in Division 1, we will be seeing some new colors competing for a World Series appearance.

While on the topic of new colors, the Pacific-North has added two new NCBA schools into the conference: Menlo and UC-Santa Cruz. Both of these schools are pumped to be a part of this conference and are ready to make noise in the North. In the Central, the welcome USC, who replaced Cal Miramar’s spot, from Division 1.

Will Grand Canyon continue their dynasty? Or will a new team make a postseason run?

Be sure to check all the Pacific Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

We’ll be releasing 1 region a day through next Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division II Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 29th!!!

DIVISION II TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 6 OF 8

⚾️ NORTHERN PLAINS REGION

After a spectacular World Series run by UW-La Crosse and eventually 2025 champion, now moved up to Division 1, the Northern Plains is wide-open this year with a plethora of contenders. Highlighted with big fall seasons from numerous teams, this spring season will be highly anticipated to watch as each conference is still up for grabs.

In the Central, Northern Iowa (6-0) has a perfect fall season and are atop of the standings with Wisconsin (5-1) only game out. Northern Iowa, new to D2 this season after dropping from D1, control their own destiny with only two conference series left in the spring. Their biggest series will come against Wisconsin in mid-April which will most likely determine the winner of the Northern Plains-Central.

In the East, Grand Valley (5-1) with Eastern Michigan (3-1) sitting in second place. Both clubs expect to be very competitive this spring and have high expectations this season. Western Michigan (3-3), who sits in third, will need some help this spring season, but the Broncos won’t go away quietly and feel they have the squad to make a postseason push.

Lastly in the West, 2025 at-large bid, St. Thomas (4-2), is currently in first place above a three-way tie for second between UW-River Falls (3-3), North Dakota State (3-3), and defending Northern Plains-West champ North Dakota (3-3). This Northern Plains conference certainly has the closest race for the conference title. With big series in the spring, between all the schools, the West could be anyone’s.

What is your regional prediction for the Northern Plains?

Be sure to check all the Northern Plains Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

We’ll be releasing 1 region a day through next Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division II Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 29th!!!

DIVISION II TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 5 OF 8

⚾️ NEW PENN REGION

Home to the 2023 World Series Champions, Ohio State, the New Penn consistently brings great competition to the region and to the World Series. After a fantastic run by the now DI club, West Virginia, the New Penn looks for a new champion. Previously won in ’24 and ’23 by Ohio State and ’22 by Cal (PA), both clubs have expectations for this year.

In the Central, the welcome two new clubs, Penn State (3-0) and Slippery Rock (3-5). Moving from the New England region, Penn State looks to continue their top seed run in a new conference, but standing in their way is Penn-West (5-1). They’re ready to take the Central and sit atop of the New Penn. Their series in late March will be highly anticipated and have a lot of postseason implications.

After making the championship game last year in the New Penn regional, Salisbury (2-1) is looking to head back to win the New Penn and head to the World Series for the first time since 2017. Tied in first with them currently is Longwood (2-1) and with only a game out sits Christopher Newport (1-2) and James Madison (1-2). This conference could be anyone’s come April.

The West features three clubs that had a very strong fall season: Ohio State (5-1), Indiana (7-2), Ball State (4-2). Ohio State is looking to continue their New Penn-West dynasty run while Indiana is ready for revenge and is ready to dethrone the champs. Their series in early March will be one to watch for. But a dark horse in Ball State feel like they have the talent to make a run and head to the New Penn regionals for the first time.

Who do you think wins it all in the New Penn?

Be sure to check all the New Penn Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

We’ll be releasing 1 region a day through next Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division II Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 29th!!!

DIVISION II TEAM PREVIEWS | DAY 4 OF 8

⚾️ NEW ENGLAND REGION

One of the biggest regions in Division II, the New England region produces great competition throughout the Northeast. With a surprise ’25 champion, Bryant, they look to repeat again as champions. But with strong fall seasons from a plethora of teams, the New England is anyone’s game.

The Central features three teams who currently have an above average .500 record: Sacred Heart (5-1), Marist (6-3), Fordham (4-2). After a strong season last year, Sacred Heart looks to head back to regionals, this time in the New England after moving regions from the Chesapeake. Marist looks to repeat as the one seed after a spectacular 2025 season. Fordham, who won the New England in 2022, is ready to reclaim the New England title.

In the East, UMass-Lowell (2-0) currently sits atop of the standings with Rhode Island in second (5-1). The Rams who had a very strong fall, still has to face last years top two teams in Bentley and Bryant. With a plentiful amount of conference games left in this conference no lead is safe and every game will matter.

In the West, we have another three team race between Brockport (8-1), Cortland (4-2), and Syracuse (4-2).  After winning the inaugural 2025 Cortland Fall tournament, Cortland is ready to make a huge playoff run and won’t be settling for anything this year. However, with an amazing fall half from Brockport, they are looking like the frontrunners this year in the New England-West. Though their biggest series are still yet to come against Cortland and Syracuse in late March/early April.

Will Bryant repeat as champs?

Be sure to check all the New England Team Previews to see how everyone’s looking heading into the Spring 2026 season!

We’ll be releasing 1 region a day through next Wednesday, as the 2026 Rawlings Division II Preseason Rankings drop Thursday the 29th!!!