The Beavers are the reigning national College World Series champions. That experience counts for something this time of year, especially when the road back to Omaha starts in their own backyard. While the depth of this year’s lineup isn’t near what it was in year’s past they still have arguably the best amateur prospect at their disposal in junior catcher Adley Rutschman. The heralded backstop was recently named the Pac-12 Player of the Year after slugging 17 home runs, driving in 57 runs, and slashing .419/.580/.765 this season. He leads the nation in walks with 73 and on-base percentage at .
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