Virginia Baseball Off To Fast Start

Virginia Cavaliers
Kyle Teel and the Hoos have won 15 games so far this season. ~ Photo courtesy of Virginia Athletics Media Relations/Matt Riley

The Virginia baseball team is off to a fast start, roaring to a 15-1 record to start the season. This includes series wins versus Rhode Island, Columbia, and No. 14 North Carolina. The Cavaliers took care of the Tar Heels to open ACC play on the road.

The Hoos have been dominant on both sides of the ball, making it difficult for their opponents to keep games close. In fact, UVA has 12 wins by at least 5 runs in 2023, including 5 wins by at least 10 runs. That includes the most recent 20-5 victory against George Washington. Even the two ACC wins for Virginia last weekend came by 4 runs each.

What has been the key to the Hoos’ success? Let’s look at some of the notable storylines so far to find out.

Virginia Has MLB Capable Talent

The first thing to note is the fact that there is Major League Baseball potential all over this roster. The Hoos’ offense is led by junior Kyle Teel, the nation’s highest-rated catcher who is currently sixth in the country with an impressive .492 batting average. Teel is projected to go within the top three rounds of this year’s MLB Draft. In addition to his hitting, scouts are in love with his ability to frame pitches on the corners as well as his quick transition to throw out runners attempting to steal.

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