Due to the versatility within the infield this season, the Cards are going to have plenty of options up the middle and no matter which route the coaching staff decides to go, the results are sure to follow. Before we jump into the middle infield preview, a few quick notes.
— Louisville received their highest preseason ranking thus far, ranked No. 5 by Baseball America. Collegiate Baseball Newspaper ranked the Cards 6th, followed by a No. 7 ranking by Perfect Game. D1 Baseball has them tabbed as the 16th best team in the preseason.
— Dan McDonnell and Roger Williams were all smiles Wednesday night, picking up two commitments, both pitchers from Ohio.