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## SEC Baseball Preseason Power Rankings: Where Alabama Stands in 2026
The 2026 SEC baseball season is rapidly approaching, and competition is expected to be fierce. Here’s a look at the preseason power rankings, with a focus on the contenders and where Alabama fits into the mix.
Texas enjoyed a successful first season in the SEC in 2025,finishing with a 44-14 overall record (22-8 SEC) and earning a regional appearance in the first year under head coach Jim Schlossnagle. The Longhorns are poised to contend again in 2026, returning key players like infielder Ethan Mendoza and left-handed pitcher Dylan Volantis.
1. LSU Tigers
