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IU's freshman class ranked No. 20 in the country...

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That's according to D1Baseball and considering they are surrounded by warm weather schools outside of Louisville, then that's an impressive ranking as D1Baseball counts down their top 25 freshmen classes. Even though Louisville is actually a cold weather school, being in the ACC makes them an attractive school to potential recruits, and their freshman class came in at No. 18.

20. Indiana

RECRUITING COORDINATOR: Derek Simmons
Indiana

HEADLINERS: The Hoosiers continued to prioritize physical, impact bats in securing two Top 150 on-campus prospects in the form of OF Andrew Wiggins (No. 57) and SS Cal Sefcik (No. 127). Wiggins unteachable power potential is produced thanks to a sweet left-handed stroke that delivers endless lag and eye-opening exit velocities. He has the present foundation and upside similar to what freshman phenom, Devin Taylor, brought to campus a year ago. Sefcik, the son of a coach, is a captain-like prospect who might force his way into the lineup early on. A left side defender with a physical right-handed bat, the Illinois native carries an imposing, athletic presence that includes a 6-foot, 205-pound frame, and fits exceptionally well into the powerful hitting philosophy that Coach Jeff Mercer & Co. have developed in Bloomington.
CONTRIBUTORS: Unassuming because of his 5-foot-9 frame, LHP Ryan Rushing, stirred some buzz pitching on a prospect-laden IMG team a year ago. The spin metrics and strike-throwing ability stand out, and the big game experience that he collected in high school is sure to help quell any freshman hiccups. While his size is unassuming, his stuff is most certainly not. Potential two-way player IF/P Jasen Oliver is another youngster who brings with him the winning ways of a power program at the high school level. The Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (MI) alum possesses quick hands at the plate and fast, competitive arm on the bump. Still more, backstop C TJ Schuyler should gain steady experience in early years with a chance to hit for some power while providing a strong presence behind the plate.
– Shooter Hunt
 
Here is D1Baseball's complete ranking of the top freshmen classes. UCLA came in 2nd and they are heading to the B1G after this season.

Top 25Freshman Classes
1Arkansas
2UCLA
3North Carolina
4Texas A&M
5NC State
6Vanderbilt
7LSU
8Oregon State
9Mississippi State
10Florida
11Tennessee
12Stanford
13Alabama
14Duke
15Ole Miss
16Wake Forest
17Oklahoma
18Louisville
19Georgia Tech
20Indiana
21Texas Tech
22Clemson
23Arizona State
24Texas
25Virginia
 
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