SEC Baseball Teams Show Competitive Prospects for 2025

Mississippi State's baseball team showed significant improvement in 2024, returning to the postseason with a revamped pitching staff that reduced their ERA from 7.01 in 2023 to 4.17 under new pitching coach Justin Parker. The team faces challenges in 2025, needing to replace their weekend rotation and key relievers. Meanwhile, Texas A&M is ranked No. 1 in D1Baseball.com's preseason poll, returning many key players and led by new head coach Michael Earley. LSU boasts strong prospects with eight players on the Perfect Game's Top 75 College Freshmen list and five sophomores in the Top 100, showcasing their depth and talent for the upcoming season. LSU's Derek Curiel and William Schmidt are among the highest-rated freshmen, while sophomore Kade Anderson had a standout freshman year. These developments indicate a competitive SEC baseball season ahead.