The eight remaining college baseball teams will head to Omaha this week to play for the ultimate prize in the sport. You can expect bat flips, tempers to flare, and lots of drama. There is plenty to cover with this field of teams. Here is our preview of the 2025 College Baseball World Series.
The Field
Arkansas – The Razorbacks are no stranger to the College World Series. They’ve got the SEC Player of the Year in Wehiwa Aloy. Their pitching is top notch and that gets you far in this tournament.
LSU – The Tigers are going for another National Title, and they are hoping that Kade Anderson will push them to the finals. He is the best pitcher that will enter the draft and is the kind of guy who can dominate in a tournament like this.
Oregon State – It’s been a second since Oregon State was relevant in the College World Series. The best thing they have going for them is their side of the bracket where they don’t have to face the Razorbacks or Tigers.
Coastal Carolina – Remember 2016? We didn’t know whether the Chanticleers could do it, but they brought home the Title. They are well-balanced and are the hottest team in the tournament.
UCLA – They are back in the dance for the first time since 2013 and turned a lot of heads this season after a total letdown in 2024. This isn’t a team that has a ton of star power, but they won 42 games.
Arizona – The Wildcats first season in the Big 12 was wildly successful, winning the conference tournament. Their comeback in the Super Regional against North Carolina was as impressive as it gets after getting shelled in game one.
Louisville – If the Cardinals want to go far, they will need Patrick Forbes to go all the way for them. If he shoves then Louisville will shove.
Murray State – You love to see a longshot get into the tournament. This would be the first title for Murray State, they are just the fourth No. 4 seed since 1999 to get into the dance. I don’t know if they can sustain success, but wouldn’t it be fun.
Best Players in the Tournament
Kade Anderson – LSU: There is a good chance that Anderson is one of the top three picks in the MLB Draft this summer. He is dominant from the left-hand side.
Aiva Arquette – Oregon State: The best position player in the tournament, Arquette could be a top-five pick. He is considered a top 10 player in the draft at worst.
Wehiwa Aloy – Arkansas: Aloy just keeps getting better and better as the years go on. He started at Sacramento State and is now a star in the SEC.
Prediction
LSU and Oregon State. Two programs that have been rooted in tradition and success. LSU is the team I have to win yet another College World Series. They can win their first title since 2023 and third since 2009. The Tigers have a great rotation and carry themselves to the title with pitching.