BYU was picked No. 1 in the West Coast Conference Preseason Poll by the league coaches, while junior outfielder Keaton Kringlen was one of three Cougars selected to the preseason All-WCC team.
Two-time defending champion BYU was voted No. 1 in the West Coast Conference Preseason Baseball Coaches Poll.
The Cougars, who finished with a 38-21 overall record and 20-7 record in WCC action last season, received five first-place votes and 74 overall points, followed by San Diego with four first-place votes and 71 overall points, then Saint Mary's with one first-place vote and 66 overall points.