The Southland Conference represents Texas and Louisiana's mid-major baseball scene. McNeese State and Southeastern Louisiana lead the way with strong regional recruiting. The conference produces quality players annually and competes for NCAA Tournament bids in a baseball-rich region.

Justin Hill builds in Lake Charles

Louisiana recruiting pipeline

South Texas recruiting base

Southeast Texas presence

Louisiana bayou baseball

Building in Natchitoches

Houston metro recruiting

San Antonio presence
Rankings: D1Baseball preseason poll. Last updated: 3/17/2026, 2:24:04 PM CT