There’s an old adage that you’re only as good as your record. And with a 24-30 record overall, a 9-14 mark in the Big Ten and an RPI of 98, Maryland baseball had its worst season in years. When coupled with the team’s preseason expectations and the program’s recent success, this season was demoralizing. Still, there were some bright spots, and it may very well be that next year the Terps are right back in the thick of things.
A primary cause for 2018’s dismal showing actually goes back to the 2016 recruiting class. There were only seven freshmen on the 2017 team, which is well below what most teams bring on.