Predictions are tough in a Covid year bc we do not know how many games will get played vs cancelled. Football got them all in and men’s basketball had a ton of issues. On the surface baseball would seem low risk, but there were a couple of MLB teams that demonstrated how easy it could be to knock out a few weeks (Marlins, Cardinals, etc...)
I think we end up being a 2 seed in a regional. Still could host as a 2. I think the idea that this is a top 16 team is a little premature. I’m going to have to see them do it against solid competition before I believe it. In 2020 we were off to a good start, but had lost series to Northwestern and Clemson. In 2019 it was a dumpster fire, especially when conference games exposed our lack of pitching depth. I think we’re better, but we’re still a long way from Omaha.