In this episode of the D3P Division III Baseball Podcast we review our WAY TOO EARLY Preseason Top 10 rankings. During this conversation we discuss the accuracy of past preseason ranking processes, evaluation factors we used, and our 2026 Way Too Early Top 10—in addition to bubble teams, wild cards and potential snubs.

00:00:00-Introduction

00:04:05-Recapping the 2025 Rankings

00:09:49-Factors that Affect Preseason Rankings

00:10:16-Factor 1: Number of Seniors and Fifth-Years

00:11:37-Factor 2: Depth of Previous Year's Run

00:13:11-Factor 3: Historical Consistency of Program

00:16:50-Factor 4: Quality of Coaching Staff

00:19:25-Factor 5: Key Roster Losses

00:22:10-2026 Preseason Top 10 Picks

00:41:56-2026 Bubble Teams

00:44:16-2026 Wild Card Picks

00:49:38-Possible Snubs