Virginia Baseball Ranked No. 14 in Perfect Game Preseason Poll
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- The Virginia Cavaliers baseball team has begun the 2025 season with a No.14 ranking in the Perfect Game Preseason Poll, released on Thursday, January 8th. This strong start signals a promising season under new head coach Chris Pollard.
ACC Dominance
the ACC is well-represented in the preseason rankings, with eight teams landing in the Top 25. Virginia is the third-highest ranked team in the conference, trailing only No. 2 Georgia Tech and No. 9 Florida State. The strength of the ACC is expected to provide a challenging schedule for the Cavaliers.
Challenging Schedule Ahead
Virginia’s 2025 schedule features nine regular season games against teams also ranked in the Perfect Game preseason Top 25. Key series include home matchups against No. 9 Florida State and No. 20 Clemson, offering critically important opportunities to prove their ranking.
Top 10 Breakdown
LSU leads the nation at No. 1, followed by Georgia Tech, Tennessee, Arkansas, UCLA, Mississippi State, Oregon state, Texas, Florida state, and Auburn rounding out the Top 10. This demonstrates the competitive landscape of college baseball heading into the 2025 season.
Key Players to Watch
The Cavaliers will be led by Perfect Game Preseason All-Americans Eric Becker and AJ Gracia. Their performance will be pivotal as Coach Pollard begins his tenure with the program. The first game of the Chris Pollard era is scheduled for Friday, Febuary 13th against Wagner.
Looking Ahead
The No. 14 preseason ranking sets high expectations for Virginia baseball. With a challenging schedule and key players returning, the Cavaliers are poised to make a strong run in the 2025 season.Fans eagerly anticipate seeing how the team performs under new leadership and against tough competition.
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