DALLAS (NCBWA) The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls for the 24rd year with its 2021 weekly surveys, and undefeated Arkansas leads the poll for the first time in 2021.
The Arkansas Razrobacks (12-1) are No. 1 in the survey for the third week in succession after Florida and Ole Miss topped the first two polls.
Two teams moved into the Top 10 in the March 15 survey as East Carolina climbed from No. 14 to No. 7, and Louisville made a jump from No. 12 to No. 9. Joining the poll this week are No. 24 Notre Dame, 25 Michigan, 27 Pittsburgh, and 28 North Carolina.
There have been 11 conferences represented in the first four standings of 2021, and there were 15 different conferences included in the COVID-19 abbreviated NCBWA polls in 2020. Seven conferences graced the March 15 standings.
The 2021 poll voters come from among 34 college baseball writers and related media persons from throughout the nation, and for more information or to join the NCBWA please go to ncbwa.com.
Founded in 1962, the NCBWA is dedicated to the advancement of college baseball. Membership is open to writers, broadcasters and publicists of the sport. Members receive a membership card, directory, newsletter updates and official votes in the Dick Howser Trophy, Regional Players of the Year and NCBWA All-America voting. The NCBWA also sponsors Division I Players of the Week, the Stopper of the Year, and publication and writing contests.