MAC Announces 2020 Preseason Baseball Coaches’ Poll

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CLEVELAND — With 48 hours to go until the Mid-American Conference teams hit the baseball diamond to begin the 2020 season, the MAC announced its preseason baseball coaches' poll on Wednesday.

Central Michigan, which received three first-place votes, was the preseason favorite to capture the 2020 regular-season MAC title. Kent State and Ball State followed, separated by one point, while Miami was fourth.

Northern Illinois was fifth, followed by Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Toledo, and Bowling Green.

Newcomer Akron was selected 11^th. The Zips' program is back in action this spring following a four-year hiatus. Only Buffalo (2000-17) does not currently field a baseball team.

Kent State was the overwhelming favorite to win the 2020 MAC Tournament which will be held May 20-24 at Sprenger Stadium in Avon, Ohio.

Under the guidance of first-year head coach Chris Sabo, Akron opens the 2020 season at home this weekend. The Zips host Oakland in a doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 15, beginning at 11 a.m. at Skeeles Field. Admission to all UA baseball games is FREE.

2020 Preseason MAC Baseball Coaches' Poll

1. Central Michigan (3)	109
2. Kent State (2)	106
3. Ball State (3)	105
4. Miami (2)	93
5. Northern Illinois (1)	68
6. Ohio	67
7. Western Michigan	57
8. Eastern Michigan	38
9. Toledo	33
10. Bowling Green	30
11. Akron	20

(first-place votes)

Tournament champion: Kent State (6), Miami (2), Ball State (1), Central Michigan (1), Northern Illinois (1).

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MAC Announces 2020 Preseason Baseball Coaches’ Poll

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