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Here are Baseball America’s SEC power rankings entering Week 10. Note that each team’s record reflects their marks as of April 14.
SEE ALSO: College Baseball Top 25 Rankings For Week 9
1. Texas
- Record: 29-5, 13-2 in SEC
- Weekend record: 9-0
- Previous ranking: 5
Texas grabbed the top spot with little debate after a road set win at Kentucky pushed its weekend series record to 9–0 on the year and 15–0 dating back to 2024. The Longhorns have found elite contributions from every tier of their roster: returners like Rylan Galvan, Jalin Flores and Will Gasparino; impact transfers like Jared Spencer, Ruger Riojas and Ethan Mendoza and freshmen standouts Adrian Rodriguez and Dylan Volantis, among many others. Depth, versatility and resilience have defined Texas’ rise. With No. 7 Auburn visiting Austin this weekend, the SEC’s current gold standard is about to get another serious test.
2. Arkansas
- Overall: 32-5, 12-3 in SEC
- Weekend record: 8-1
- Previous ranking: 2
Arkansas takes a slight step back after dropping its first weekend series of the year at then-No. 6 Georgia, but the Razorbacks remain firmly in the SEC’s top tier. They rank No. 1 in RPI and sit inside the top 10 nationally in scoring, batting average, ERA and strikeout-to-walk ratio. It’s a statistical profile that speaks to complete, across-the-board dominance. One rough weekend doesn’t change the fact that this might be Dave Van Horn’s most balanced and explosive roster to date.
3. Georgia
- Overall: 32-6, 10-5 in SEC
- Weekend record: 8-1
- Previous ranking: 3
Georgia holds firm at No. 3 after backing up its earlier billing with massive series win over Arkansas in Athens. The Bulldogs still haven’t gotten much length from their rotation—no starter has gone beyond 5.1 innings—but it hasn’t mattered. Their offense continues to bludgeon opponents, leading the country with 98 home runs through just 38 games. Ryland Zaborowski is anchoring it all with a Player of the Year-caliber campaign, and the supporting cast is every bit as dangerous. When the bats are this loud, Georgia doesn’t need much else, as evidenced by their elite overall and conference records.
4. Tennessee
- Overall: 31-5, 11-4 in SEC
- Weekend record: 8-1
- Previous ranking: 1
Tennessee slides just outside the top three, but that’s more a product of timing than any real concern. The Volunteers dropped a series to Texas A&M two weekends ago, but the underlying metrics remain elite. They rank second nationally in home runs, third in ERA and eighth in scoring while leading the country in strikeout-to-walk ratio. This is still one of the most complete teams in the nation, and alongside Georgia and Arkansas, it forms a razor-thin top tier in the SEC pecking order from No. 2-4.
5. Auburn
- Overall: 26-10, 9-6 in SEC
- Weekend series record: 8-1
- Previous ranking: 9
Auburn makes a serious leap after sweeping then-No. 3 LSU and establishing itself as one of the SEC’s most dangerous risers. Samuel Dutton, Cade Fisher and Andreas Alvarez have begun to settle into reliable weekend form, and the offense is thriving behind a mix of explosive freshmen and proven bats like Ike Irish. The Tigers are 8–1 in weekend series and playing with confidence on both sides of the ball. With a trip to No. 1 Texas up next, Auburn controls its own path to the top and could get there sooner than later if the results break right.
6. LSU
- Overall: 31-6, 10-5 in SEC
- Weekend record: 7-2
- Previous ranking: 4
LSU holds steady in the top half despite a rough weekend sweep at Auburn, thanks in large part to its strong overall body of work. The Tigers sit at No. 9 in RPI and are 6–5 against Quadrant I opponents, putting them firmly in the national seed conversation as the second half of SEC play ramps up. Jay Johnson’s group avoided a major drop here, but the margin for error is narrowing. With hosting aspirations in play, LSU will need to tighten things up quickly to stay on course.
7. Ole Miss
- Overall: 27-9, 9-6 in SEC (6-6 vs. Top 25)
- Weekend record: 7-2
- Previous ranking: 8
Ole Miss dropped a tightly-contested series to Tennessee but didn’t do much to hurt its stock overall. Both losses came by slim margins, and the Rebels showed their firepower in the midweek by erupting for a program-record 29 runs in a seven-inning rout of Alcorn State. Last week was a slight misstep, but Ole Miss has proven time and again that its success has been no fluke. This team remains a legitimate contender in a loaded SEC.
8. Oklahoma
- Overall: 25-10, 7-8 in SEC
- Weekend series record: 7-2
- Previous ranking: 7
Oklahoma slides back one spot in the SEC power rankings despite a convincing series win over Vanderbilt, largely due to its sweep at the hands of LSU two weekends ago. The Sooners have shown flashes of high-end potential, but a 6–9 record against Quad I opponents and the No. 24 RPI leave some questions about their ceiling. A dominant 14–0 run-rule win on Saturday was a reminder of what they can be, but consistency against elite competition is still the missing piece.
9. Texas A&M
- Overall: 20-15; 6-9 in SEC
- Weekend series record: 5-4
- Previous ranking: 15
This may not align with the standings, but Texas A&M’s recent surge is impossible to ignore. Since the last edition of these rankings, the Aggies took two of three at then-No. 1 Tennessee and followed it up with a sweep of South Carolina—capped by a wild Sunday comeback featuring two ninth-inning grand slams. Now 6–9 in SEC play, the preseason No. 1 finally looks the part. With talent never in question, Texas A&M has suddenly flipped the switch, and the postseason is once again well within reach, as it ranks No. 49 in RPI and needs seven wins out of its 15 remaining SEC contests.
10. Vanderbilt
- Overall: 26-10, 8-7 in SEC
- Weekend record: 5-4
- Previous ranking: 10
Vanderbilt holds steady at No. 10 after a series loss to Oklahoma, thanks in part to its strong RPI (No. 7) and a balanced 8–8 mark against Quad I opponents. Still, there are signs of concern. The Commodores rank outside the top 100 nationally in scoring and have leaned heavily on a pitching staff that ranks No. 12 in ERA to stay competitive. The arms are keeping Vanderbilt afloat, but if it wants to climb in the standings—and these rankings—it’ll need more consistent production at the plate down the stretch.
11. Alabama
- Overall: 29-8, 8-7 in SEC
- Weekend series record: 6-3
- Previous ranking: 6
Alabama tumbles from No. 6 to No. 11 after dropping back-to-back SEC series and three of its last four overall. The Crimson Tide have faced the No. 24 strength of schedule, so there’s no need to panic just yet—but the recent slide has raised some flags. They’ve also slipped out of the Top 20 in the national rankings, and their standing in a deep SEC continues to feel tenuous. The talent is still there, but Alabama needs to reverse course soon before this stretch starts to define its season.
12. Mississippi State
- Overall: 22-14; 5-10 in SEC
- Weekend series record: 5-4
- Previous ranking: 12
Mississippi State may be 5–10 in SEC play, but its outlook isn’t nearly as bleak as that record suggests. The Bulldogs are coming off a key series win over Alabama and have climbed to No. 37 in RPI—four spots ahead of Kentucky. This jump in the power rankings is as much about projection as performance, and with upcoming series against Florida, Kentucky and Missouri, the path to a postseason berth is still very much in front of them. If Mississippi State can capitalize on what’s ahead, it’ll have a real chance to turn its season around.
13. Kentucky
- Overall: 19-14; 6-9 in SEC
- Weekend series record: 4-4-1
- Previous ranking: 11
Kentucky dropped to 4-4-1 in weekend series after a narrow loss to Texas, marking its fourth SEC series defeat in five tries. Still, the Wildcats have remained competitive—their average margin of defeat in league play is just 2.7 runs, suggesting they’ve been closer than their record indicates. With the No. 41 RPI and No. 16 strength of schedule, Kentucky remains on track for a potential NCAA Tournament berth, but continued close losses have this group inching closer to the bubble.
14. Florida
- Overall: 24-14; 4-11 in SEC
- Weekend series record: 5-4
- Previous ranking: 14
Florida’s struggles continued with a home sweep at the hands of Vanderbilt, but a rebound series win over Missouri helped the Gators avoid a total free fall. Still, at 4–11 in SEC play, Florida finds itself in a precarious position heading into the stretch run. A pivotal road series at Mississippi State looms this weekend—a matchup that could be make-or-break for both teams’ postseason hopes. The margin for error is gone, and if Florida is going to salvage its season, it has to start now.
15. South Carolina
- Overall: 20-17; 2-13 in SEC
- Weekend series record: 3-6
- Previous ranking: 13
Whatever optimism surrounded Paul Mainieri’s coaching return to the SEC has all but vanished as South Carolina continues to spiral. The Gamecocks sit at 2–13 in conference play and have lost six of their nine weekend series, with injuries and underperformance derailing any hopes of a resurgence. At 20–17 overall, South Carolina is barely clinging to relevance, and the window for a turnaround has closed unless it can somehow win 11 of its remaining 15 SEC games. This season has become one to forget in Columbia.
16. Missouri
- Overall: 12-23; 0-15 in SEC
- Weekend series record: 1-6-2
- Previous ranking: 16
There’s no sugarcoating it—Missouri has been overmatched at every turn in SEC play. At 0–15 in the league and 12–23 overall, the Tigers are firmly cemented in the basement of the conference. Even with South Carolina enduring a nightmare season, Missouri has clearly separated itself as the SEC’s worst team. Barring a shocking turnaround, this is where it’ll stay for the remainder of the year.
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