Grade: B+

Wolfpack baseball met its expectations this season, boasting one of the best records the program has had in recent years. With a star-studded lineup and the addition of some talented freshmen, State looks to uphold its high expectations throughout the postseason.

One of the standouts of the season is freshman third baseman Trea Turner. Turner has proven to be dangerous each time he gets on base. Along with a great on-base percentage, Turner shows impressive speed he uses to steal bases on a regular basis. Turner is 41 out of 43 on stolen base attempts.

Another standout for the Pack is freshman pitcher Carlos Rodon . A perfect 7-0 in 11 appearances, Rodon , who led the team with a 1.23 ERA, has shown excellent pitch command throughout the season. He is also the team leader in strikeouts with 85 on the season so far.

The Pack has struggled away from Raleigh with a road record of 7-8. However, N.C . State boasts an impressive 16-4 home record. With its dominant pitching and ability to score runs in bunches, State will look to make a deep run in both the ACC and NCAA tournaments.