What is the newly proposed College baseball roster limit? Looking at Greg Sankey's latest proposition during SEC Media Days 2024
Just because college baseball is not in season right now does not mean it is out of discussion. During the 2024 SEC Media Days, commissioner Greg Sankey confirmed the Yahoo Sports report that the college baseball roster is going to increase going forward.
One of the fascinating points is that schools in the Southeastern Conference would not make it mandatory for teams to offer additional scholarships. However, if they wish to, they can offer more than 20 additional scholarships.
While this is going to be a positive in terms of more full scholarships being offered, how this looks going forward in terms of roster building remains to be seen.
What are some major college baseball predictions for the 2025 season?
Neither team makes it back to the College World Series Finals
One of the biggest college baseball predictions is that the Texas A&M Aggies and Tennessee Volunteers are going to miss the College World Series Finals.
Repeating their success from the last season is difficult as there are a lot of outstanding teams who could have made the College World Series Finals this time around too.
Wake Forest bounces back after struggling in 2024 season to make the College World Series
Another major prediction is the Wake Forest Demon Deacons making the 2025 College World Series. They already saw pitchers Chase Burns, Josh Hartle, Michael Massey and Will Gervase, first baseman Nick Kurtz, and shortstop Seaver King all selected in the 2024 MLB Draft.
Despite many of the potential players no longer being part of the team, there is still a lot of talent littered throughout the Demon Deacons roster.
Also, coach Tom Walter has shown the ability to dominate with a 456-361-1 career record and has the 2023 College World Series under his belt. His recruiting skills and ability to dominate with some pitching is great while getting some timely hitting to pair with it.
The team had a disappointing 2024 college baseball season but they are going to be one of the eight teams in the College World Series in Omaha next season.