Robert Frey

The Cal State Monterey Bay baseball program enters 2026 following a historic 39-win season and its fourth consecutive CCAA regular-season title. While the legendary Walt White faces significant roster turnover—returning just 14.8% of plate appearances—a heavy influx of high-impact transfers and a battle-tested bullpen have the Otters poised for another deep postseason run. With championship expectations firmly in place, the road to Cary, N.C., begins in Seaside.

The West Florida Argonauts enter 2026 as a reigning South Region powerhouse looking to reload. After a 36-21 campaign and a Super Regional appearance, Mike Jeffcoat’s squad faces a massive overhaul with only 9.6% of last year's pitching innings returning. Anchored by GSC Freshman of the Year Alex Urias and a wave of high-impact transfers, the Argos aim to maintain their championship standard at Jim Spooner Field despite losing MLB draftee Dalton Neuschwander.

The University of Tampa Spartans enter 2026 as the undisputed kings of Division II, coming off a historic 10th National Championship. However, the quest for a three-peat faces a steep climb. With legendary coach Joe Urso returning just 18% of the production from his 55-win squad, the Spartans must lean on a high-octane class of transfers and All-SSC returner Brayden Woodburn to maintain their dynasty against a grueling Sunshine State Conference schedule.