AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Augusta University baseball team has been selected seventh in the PBC Preseason Poll, as announced by the league office. Senior Koby Ayala has been named to the PBC Preseason All-Conference Team.

Georgia Southwestern was tabbed to finish first while Columbus State and USC Aiken were voted to finish second and third respectively. Augusta is coming off a 26-win season, their best since 2016. In addition to Ayala, the Jags return Kyle Lodise, last season's PBC Freshman of the Year, and a number of experienced upperclassmen. 
 
2b - Koby Ayala, Augusta

• A senior from Lilburn, Ga.
• Started in 47 of 48 games for the Jaguars, leading the team in hitting with a .355 average
• Ranked fourth in the PBC in batting average, he had seven doubles, one home run and 34 RBIs
• A PBC Presidential Honor Roll Gold Scholar and named to the PBC Team of Academic Distinction

The Jaguars open the season Friday, Feb. 2 when they host West Georgia at 4 p.m. 

Coaches Poll
1. Georgia Southwestern (8) 80
2. Columbus State (1) 68
3. USC Aiken (1) 67
t4. Lander 51
t4. North Georgia 51
6. GCSU 47
7. Augusta 33
8. Flagler 27
9. USC Beaufort 16
10. Claflin 10
 
Preseason All-Conference
1b - Joseph Mozingo, USC Aiken
2b - Koby Ayala, Augusta
3b - Jace Bowen, North Georgia
SS - Miles Hartsfield, GSW
C - Will McClellan, Lander
OF - Jake Blinstrub, GSW
OF - Andrews Opata, North Georgia
OF - Derek Wylie, Columbus St.
DH - Connor Droze, Lander
P - Nick McCollum, GSW
RP - Peyton Burton, Columbus St.

 
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