Flashes Picked Second in MAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll
2/12/2025 2:03:00 PM | Baseball
CLEVELAND- The Golden Flashes have been picked second in the Mid-American Conference pre-season coaches' poll.
The Flashes took home 84 points and two first place votes putting them behind Ball State who received 95 points and six first place votes.
Kent State went 27-27 last season and 17-13 in conference play, finishing the season in fifth place and securing a trip to the MAC Tournament. The Flashes return 68% of their innings pitch on the mound led by Eric Chalus (72.2), Benny Roebuck (47), and Ciaran Caughey (42). Also returning is left-handed fireman, Peyton Cariaco, who led the team in saves and tied for the team lead for wins with Chalus (5)
2025 MAC Baseball Preseason Coaches' Poll
First Place votes in ( ) | *Coaches were not able to vote for themselves
- Ball State (6)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 95 points
- Kent State (2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 84 points
- Miami (2)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 82 points
- Bowling Green (1)Â Â Â Â 74 pointsÂ
- Western Michigan    66 points
- Toledo                          59 points
- Northern Illinois            39 points
- Ohio               33 points
- Central Michigan          32 points
- Eastern Michigan         23 points
- Akron                           18 points
Tournament Champion:Â Ball State- 5; Bowling Green- 2; Kent State- 2; Miami- 1; Western Michigan- 1
Kent State opens their season on Friday, Feb 14 at the South Alabama Invitational against Eastern Kentucky. The MAC portion of the schedule Mar 7 when Northern Illinois comes to Schoonover Stadium.
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