Eleven members of the 16-team SEC will begin the season in the poll. UCLA, led by superstar shortstop Roch Cholowsky, is the preseason No. 1.
Texas won the SEC regular season title in 2025, its inaugural season in the league. The Longhorns fell flat in the postseason, though, eliminated in the final of the Austin Regional by UTSA in their first season under former A&M coach Jim Schlossnagle.
They reloaded with D1Baseball’s third-ranked transfer portal class, with Notre Dame catcher Carson Tinney and Seton Hall outfielder Aiden Robbins leading the way.
The Aggies missed the NCAA Tournament in 2025, but brought coach Michael Earley back. He signed D1Baseball’s 18th-ranked portal class, which included star Maryland shortstop Chris Hacopian and Florida Atlantic pitcher MJ Bollinger.
The Aggies begin their season at home Feb. 13 against Tennessee Tech. The Longhorns host UC Davis in their opener on the same date.
Here’s a full look at the rankings: