When MLB locked out the players on Dec. 2, commissioner Rob Manfred wrote a letter to baseball fans telling them not to worry about the work stoppage cutting into the regular season. Now, nearly three months later, the lockout continues and the league and players’ union still have a lot of ground to cover. If they don’t have a deal by Monday, Opening Day will be delayed.
Fortunately for fans looking to get their baseball fix, the college season began last Friday and delivered a successful opening weekend. Not only did college baseball’s first weekend of the season start as scheduled, but it also received more attention than in previous years, with multiple programs seeing record attendance numbers. The reigning national champions, Mississippi State, had the highest turnout for any three-game opening weekend at its home stadium. Texas, who has lingered at No. 1 throughout the preseason and Week 1, also saw the highest opening weekend attendance in program history.
Whether you’re a lifelong college baseball fan or just settling in during the lockout, here is a quick look at whom and what to watch in college baseball.
