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Brian Curley (7) Georgia Bulldogs vs Texas Longhorns in a SEC conference baseball game at Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas on Saturday, April 5, 2025 (Photo by Eddie Kelly/ ProLook Photos)
The 2025 NCAA baseball tournament is set to get underway on Friday, May 30, with teams opening regional play across the nation.
To get ready, Baseball America presents the ultimate tournament guide with stat-focused break downs of all 64 teams. Check out the full list of regional previews here.
1. Georgia
Georgia leads the country in home runs (133) and ranks sixth in slugging (.556), 12th in wRC+ and 28th in runs per game—offensive numbers that give it a shot against anyone. The Bulldogs get major production from a deep lineup, including Slate Alford (.325/.435/.628), Ryland Zaborowski (.375/.497/.801) and Kolby Branch (.296/.398/.534), forming one of the most dangerous power trios in the country.
On the mound, Georgia boasts a top-10 strikeout rate (27.8%) and solid WHIP (1.37), but its 4.83 ERA and 5.57 FIP reflect inconsistency and vulnerability behind the strikeouts. Brian Curley has emerged as the staff’s most reliable starter, while others have battled command or efficiency issues.
The Bulldogs can overwhelm with offense, but their postseason hopes will hinge on whether their arms can hold the line long enough to let the bats do damage.
2. Duke
Duke’s calling card is its patience and power, and that formula plays perfectly at Georgia’s Foley Field, where the extremely short right field porch can be a launching pad for lefthanded hitters. The Blue Devils rank 14th nationally in home runs and first in walk rate, with a deep lineup that includes seven regulars with slugging percentages above .500. Jake Hyde (11 HR) and AJ Gracia (13 HR)—both lefthanded—are prime candidates to take advantage of the park’s dimensions.
The concern, though, is pitching. No Duke starter with more than 20 innings has an ERA under 5.90, and the group has struggled with command and contact. If the staff can hold up just enough, this offense is more than capable of powering Duke deep, especially in Athens, where variance will be a factor.
3. Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State might be the sneakiest three-seed in the entire bracket—and its numbers suggest it’s better than its 28–23 record. This could be an instance of the statistics trying to tell us something.
The Cowboys quietly boast a top-40 home run total (82) and a slugging percentage of .461 despite ranking just 165th in runs per game. That’s likely due to inefficiency, not talent—seven regulars are slugging over .450, including Nolan Schubart (.602), Colin Brueggemann (.582) and Brayden Smith (.568), all of whom bring real power to the top of the order. OSU also walks at a solid 11.7% clip, and while it strikes out a lot (26.7%, 307th), the production when it connects is undeniable.
On the mound, Harrison Bodendorf (2.77 ERA, 100 K in 87.2 IP) is a legit frontline arm, and Sean Youngerman (0.88 WHIP, 1.53 ERA in 35.1 IP as a starter) could be one of the most under-the-radar weapons in the field. The Cowboys’ 4.43 ERA and 4.89 FIP both rank top 25 nationally, and their 15.2% K-BB% suggests the staff misses bats and limits free passes at a high level.
Don’t let the record fool you—this is a dangerous, well-rounded club with upside to disrupt this regional.
4. Binghamton
Binghamton enters the tournament with a respectable offensive profile—73rd in batting average, 63rd in slugging and 63rd in wRC+—but major concerns on the mound.
The Bearcats rank 232nd in strikeout rate and 182nd in ERA, with a 6.46 team mark that suggests trouble against power-heavy lineups. Their 6.4 K-BB% ranks among the lowest in the field, limiting their ability to escape traffic, which is a potential nightmare in this group of four teams.
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