Best D1 Baseball Schools & Conferences

LSU ranks at the top due to a high winning percentage, significant conference titles, consistent NCAA tournament appearances and recent championships.

• Winning percentage: .679
• SEC championships since 2000: 10
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 21
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 6
• NCAA titles since 2000: 3
• Total school titles: 7
• Notable alumni: Ben McDonald, Alex Bregman, Aaron Nola

The University of Texas lands second on the list due to its strong win ratio, significant conference championships, consistent appearances in the NCAA tournament and NCAA titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .662
• Big 12 Conference championships since 2000: 10
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 19
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 5
• NCAA titles since 2000: 2
• Total school titles: 6
• Notable alumni: Roger Clemens, Huston Street, Brandon Belt

The University of South Carolina ranks third due to its impressive win percentage, regular NCAA tournament appearances, several conference championships, and NCAA titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .634
• SEC championships since 2000: 6
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 20
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 4
• NCAA titles since 2000: 2
• Total school titles: 2
• Notable alumni: Jackie Bradley Jr., Justin Smoak, Whit Merrifield

The University of Florida holds a solid ranking due to its impressive winning percentage, numerous conference championships, consistent NCAA tournament appearances, and a championship title since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .671
• SEC championships since 2000: 7
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 16
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 4
• NCAA titles since 2000: 1
• Total school titles: 2
• Notable alumni: Mike Zunino, Brad Wilkerson, David Eckstein

Arizona State has had consistent appearances in NCAA tournaments and has won a championship since 2000, contributing to its high ranking.

• Winning percentage: .620
• Pac-12 Conference championships since 2000: 8
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 18
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 3
• NCAA titles since 2000: 1
• Total school titles: 5
• Notable alumni: Barry Bonds, Reggie Jackson, Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kinsler

The University of Miami ranks high due to its strong winning percentage, frequent NCAA tournament appearances, several conference championships, and a championship since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .640
• ACC championships since 2000: 9
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 18
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 3
• NCAA titles since 2000: 1
• Total school titles: 4
• Notable alumni: Ryan Braun, Pat Burrell, Yonder Alonso

Cal State Fullerton ranks highly due to its consistent NCAA tournament appearances, multiple conference championships, and a championship title since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .602
• Big West Conference championships since 2000: 9
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 16
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 3
• NCAA titles since 2000: 1
• Total school titles: 4
• Notable alumni: Mark Kotsay, Justin Turner, Phil Nevin

Stanford’s regular NCAA tournament appearances, multiple conference championships, and a championship since 2000 contribute to its high ranking.

• Winning percentage: .633
• Pac-12 Conference championships since 2000: 8
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 18
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 2
• NCAA titles since 2000: 1
• Total school titles: 2
• Notable alumni: Mike Mussina, Jed Lowrie, Jack McDowell

Oregon State’s consistent NCAA tournament appearances, multiple conference championships, and two championships since 2000 place it in the top 10.

• Winning percentage: .622
• Pac-12 Conference championships since 2000: 6
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 12
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 3
• NCAA titles since 2000: 2
• Total school titles: 3
• Notable alumni: Jacoby Ellsbury, Michael Conforto, Adley Rutschman

Vanderbilt’s regular NCAA tournament appearances, several conference championships, and a championship since 2000 place it at rank 10.

• Winning percentage: .661
• SEC championships since 2000: 4
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 15
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 3
• NCAA titles since 2000: 1
• Total school titles: 2
• Notable alumni: David Price, Dansby Swanson, Sonny Gray

Arkansas is ranked at 11 due to its solid win percentage, regular NCAA tournament appearances, multiple conference championships, and an NCAA title since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .637
• SEC championships since 2000: 5
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 16
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 2
• NCAA titles since 2000: 1
• Total school titles: 1
• Notable alumni: Kevin McReynolds, Cliff Lee, Andrew Benintendi

Florida State ranks at 12 due to its high win ratio, significant conference championships, and regular appearances in the NCAA tournament. However, they have not won any titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .660
• ACC championships since 2000: 12
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 22
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 2
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Buster Posey, J.D. Drew, Deion Sanders

Clemson ranks at 13 due to its solid win percentage, regular NCAA tournament appearances, several conference championships, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .634
• ACC championships since 2000: 7
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 18
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Kris Benson, Ben Zobrist, Kyle Parker

The University of Arizona holds a good rank due to its winning percentage, consistent NCAA tournament appearances, several conference championships, and a championship title since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .596
• Pac-12 Conference championships since 2000: 5
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 11
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 1
• Total school titles: 4
• Notable alumni: Trevor Hoffman, J.T. Snow, Terry Francona

Rice University ranks at 15 due to its strong win ratio, many conference championships, and regular appearances in the NCAA tournament, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .634
• Conference championships since 2000: 21
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 14
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Anthony Rendon, Lance Berkman, Bubba Crosby

The University of North Carolina ranks at 16 due to its consistent NCAA tournament appearances, multiple conference championships, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .628
• ACC championships since 2000: 7
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 18
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 4
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Andrew Miller, Dustin Ackley, Kyle Seager

Oklahoma State University holds its rank due to regular NCAA tournament appearances, multiple conference championships, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .623
• Big 12 Conference championships since 2000: 3
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 14
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Robin Ventura, Pete Incaviglia, Josh Holliday

Mississippi State University ranks at 18 due to its decent winning percentage, consistent NCAA tournament appearances, and several conference championships, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .620
• SEC championships since 2000: 4
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 16
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Will Clark, Rafael Palmeiro, Jonathan Papelbon

Georgia Tech ranks at 19 due to its solid winning percentage, regular NCAA tournament appearances, and several conference championships, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .596
• ACC championships since 2000: 3
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 14
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Mark Teixeira, Nomar Garciaparra, Jason Varitek

UCLA holds a spot in the top 20 due to its consistent NCAA tournament appearances, several conference championships, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .570
• Pac-12 Conference championships since 2000: 6
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 11
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 2
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Gerrit Cole, Trevor Bauer, Eric Karros

The University of Georgia ranks at 21 due to its decent win ratio, regular NCAA tournament appearances, several conference championships, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .570
• SEC championships since 2000: 3
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 10
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Gordon Beckham, Jeff Keppinger, David Cone

The University of Michigan’s rank is attributed to its decent win ratio, consistent NCAA tournament appearances, a few conference championships, and a championship since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .570
• Big Ten Conference championships since 2000: 2
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 6
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 1
• Total school titles: 2
• Notable alumni: Barry Larkin, Jim Abbott, Chris Sabo

The University of Minnesota holds its rank due to consistent NCAA tournament appearances, several conference championships, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .550
• Big Ten Conference championships since 2000: 5
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 8
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 3
• Notable alumni: Paul Molitor, Dave Winfield, Glen Perkins

Wake Forest University ranks at 24 due to its NCAA tournament appearances and a conference championship, but no titles since 2000.

• Winning percentage: .532
• ACC championships since 2000: 1
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 4
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 0
• Notable alumni: Tim Cooney, Will Craig, Stuart Fairchild

While USC historically has the most titles, its performance since 2000 with a lower number of tournament appearances and no recent titles places it at rank 25.

• Winning percentage: N/A
• Pac-12 Conference championships since 2000: N/A
• NCAA tournament appearances since 2000: 10
• NCAA finals appearances since 2000: 1
• NCAA titles since 2000: 0
• Total school titles: 12
• Notable alumni: Mark McGwire, Randy Johnson, Tom Seaver

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The SEC is considered one of the top conferences in college baseball, with LSU, Florida, and Vanderbilt leading the charge. The conference has produced numerous notable alumni, including David Price, Todd Helton, Frank Thomas, Ben McDonald, Tim Hudson, Rafael Palmeiro, and Alex Bregman. The SEC has won the most NCAA D1 baseball titles since 2000, boasting 12 titles.

The ACC is another powerhouse in college baseball, with programs like Florida State, Georgia Tech, and North Carolina achieving considerable success. Notable alumni from the ACC include Kris Bryant, Mark Teixeira, Ryan Braun, Buster Posey, Matt Wieters, Dustin Ackley, and Andrew Miller. The ACC has won five titles since 2000, placing it second behind the SEC.

The Pac-12 Conference is home to some of the most successful programs in college baseball history, including USC, Arizona State, and UCLA. Some of baseball’s greatest players have come out of the Pac-12, such as Barry Bonds, Randy Johnson, Mark McGwire, Fred Lynn, Troy Glaus, Dustin Pedroia, and Nomar Garciaparra. The Pac-12 has won four titles since 2000.

The Big 12 is also a strong conference in college baseball, featuring teams like Texas, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma State. Alumni from the Big 12 include Roger Clemens, Brooks Kieschnick, Phil Nevin, Michael Wacha, Huston Street, and Brandon Belt. The Big 12 has won two titles since 2000.

The Big Ten Conference, while traditionally stronger in sports like football and basketball, has also produced strong baseball teams like Michigan and Indiana. Notable alumni include Jim Abbott, Barry Larkin, Clayton Richard, Drew Henson, Paul Molitor, and Alex Dickerson. The Big Ten has won two titles since 2000.

The AAC has produced quality baseball programs like Rice and the University of Central Florida. Notable alumni include Chris Sale, James Paxton, Anthony Rendon, Lance Berkman, Joe Savery, Wade Townsend, David Aardsma, and Phil Humber. The AAC has won one title since 2000.

Conference USA has been home to strong baseball programs, including Rice and Southern Mississippi. Notable alumni include B.J. Upton, Ryan Braun, Anthony Rendon, Lance Berkman, Joe Savery, Wade Townsend, David Aardsma, and Phil Humber. Conference USA has won one title since 2000.

The Sun Belt Conference is a mid-major conference that has produced competitive baseball programs like Coastal Carolina and South Alabama. Notable alumni include Andy Pettitte, Lance Berkman, Chuck Knoblauch, Ben Sheets, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Ryan Roberts, Hunter Pence, and Michael Choice. The Sun Belt Conference has won one title since 2000.