College Baseball 2026 Preview: Top Teams, Breakout Players & Trends with Jack DeLongchamps

Jack DeLongchamps of D1Baseball, 11.7 and Pencil Talk joins the guys on the College Baseball Show to break down what fans should expect from the 2026 college baseball season. From national title contenders and under-the-radar teams to roster rule changes, technology in the dugout, conference races, and early 2026 MLB Draft storylines, this episode delivers a full-scope preview of the year ahead. The crew also debates superlatives like best lineup, best weekend rotation, breakout stars, Golden Spikes candidates, and which programs face the most pressure in 2026—plus an in-episode interview with Arizona State standout Landon Harrison!Be sure to follow all of Jack's incredible work on X at @JDelongchamps and @PencilTalkPod! TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro & welcome01:10 – Guest introduction: Jack DeLongchamps (D1Baseball, 11.7, Pencil Talk)03:45 – What’s changing in college baseball for 2026 (rules, roster limits, tech)08:30 – Technology & player development trends13:45 – Will LSU repeat as national champions?18:45 – Best lineup in college baseball (team superlatives)24:30 – Best weekend rotation in 202631:00 – Most dangerous teams flying under the radar36:15 – Programs facing the most pressure in 202638:12 – Interview: Arizona State OF Landon Harrison52:05 – Early 2026 MLB Draft: potential No. 1 picks58:10 – Golden Spikes Award contenders1:03:05 – Breakout stars to watch in 20261:08:45 – Most improved players1:12:30 – Final thoughts & wrap-upJust Baseball Discord: https://dubclub.win/af/afl-rndz4/Just Baseball Newsletter: https://just-baseball.beehiiv.com/subscribeOn The Clock Merch: https://justbaseball.shop/search?q=on+the+clock&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastFOLLOW USX: https://x.com/OnTheClock_1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheclock1/Tyler: https://x.com/TylerJennings24Jared: https://x.com/JaredCP1Jason: https://x.com/64AnalyticsMark: https://x.com/margar0010Will: https://x.com/WmoneyMossaSubscribe to the On The Clock Podcast!Apple: https://bit.ly/4i2yduiSpotify: https://bit.ly/4gVgDaoFollow Just Baseball!IG: IG: https://www.instagram.com/justbaseballmedia/Just Baseball X: https://x.com/JustBB_MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustBaseballMediaWebsite: www.justbaseball.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.