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#23
FRESNO STATE bulldogs
(47-31, 21-11)
final 2008 ranking: 1

Not since B-Rabbit outrhymed Papa Doc at the close of “8 Mile” has there been such an unthinkable underdog story as the 2008 Fresno State baseball team. The Bulldogs will have their work cut out for them in defending their title, but armed with an experienced offense and invaluable know-how gained from last year’s championship run, Fresno State should be back in the mix. A number of key offensive players including 2008 CWS MVP Tommy Mendonca (.285, 19, 70), leading hitter Alan Ahmady (.386, 13, 92) and sophomore Danny Muno (.332, 3, 30) return to lead the Bulldog charge, however the pitching staff has some major holes to fill. The good news for Coach Mike Batesole is that Holden Sprague (6-2, 3.59) returns and will lead the pitching staff both on and off the field. Aside from Sprague, few hurlers who logged significant innings will be back, but there are is plenty of young talent looking to prove last year was no fluke. Freshman pitchers Josh Poytress, Derek Benny and Charlie Robertson were all selected in last year’s amateur draft but elected to become Bulldogs rather than sign professional contracts. Finally, is there anyone in baseball with a more intimidating name than Sean Bonesteele? I think not.

2009 Preseason Rankings


Rank
 
1
NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS
2
LSU TIGERS
3
CAL STATE FULLERTON TITANS
4
TEXAS A&M AGGIES
5
MIAMI HURRICANES
6
GEORGIA BULLDOGS
7
TEXAS LONGHORNS
8
FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
9
UC IRVINE ANTEATERS
10
GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS
11
RICE OWLS
12
PEPPERDINE WAVES
13
OKLAHOMA SOONERS
14
OLE MISS REBELS
15
OKLAHOMA STATE COWBOYS
16
AUBURN TIGERS
17
SAN DIEGO TOREROS
18
BAYLOR BEARS
19

MISSOURI STATE BEARS

20

LOUSIVILLE CARDINALS

21
ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS
22
ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS
23
FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS
24
FLORIDA GATORS
25
COASTAL CAROLINA CHANTICLEERS
26
ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE
27
TCU HORNED FROGS
28
STANFORD CARDINAL
29
NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH
30
UC SANTA BARBARA GAUCHOS


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