D3P #68: Way Too Early Preseason Top 10 Rankings—2026 Edition
Description
In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review our WAY TOO EARLY Preseason Top 10 rankings. During this conversation we discuss the accuracy of past preseason ranking processes, evaluation factors we used, and our 2026 Way Too Early Top 10—in addition to bubble teams, wild cards and potential snubs.
00:00 :00-Introduction
00:04 :05-Recapping the 2025 Rankings
00:09 :49-Factors that Affect Preseason Rankings
00:10 :16-Factor 1: Number of Seniors and Fifth-Years
00:11 :37-Factor 2: Depth of Previous Year's Run
00:13 :11-Factor 3: Historical Consistency of Program
00:16 :50-Factor 4: Quality of Coaching Staff
00:19 :25-Factor 5: Key Roster Losses
00:22 :10-2026 Preseason Top 10 Picks
00:41 :56-2026 Bubble Teams
00:44 :16-2026 Wild Card Picks
00:49 :38-Possible Snubs
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