A New Era for NCAA Baseball: How the Pavia Ruling and Shrinking Rosters Will Shape the Future

NCAA baseball is transforming with tighter rosters, NIL deals, and the Pavia ruling allowing extended JUCO eligibility, prompting older, more experienced rosters. High schoolers face tougher competition, while two-way skills and transfer portal movement shape the landscape. Expect more grad students, fewer spots for freshmen, and academic challenges.