Earlier this week, the Big Ten Conference announced their preseason baseball coaches poll and the Fighting Illini have been picked to finish fifth. Illinois, the reigning Big Ten champions, won a program record 50 games last season while reaching their first-ever NCAA Super Regional.
Big Ten Preseason Coaches Poll (Top 6 Teams)
- Michigan
- Maryland
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Michigan State
The Big Ten also announced their 'Players to Watch' list, and it features three members of the Fighting Illini: Jason Goldstein, Adam Walton, and Cody Sedlock.