Reply to "NCAA releases playoff field - DIII Baseball"

Originally Posted by ClevelandDad:

I am not an expert on D3 baseball but I know a little about it. The unnamed factor in all this is reputation and if things were "equal" the team with the reputation always wins out. IMHO. Marietta out-reputationed Ohio Wesleyan and probably other teams. I am not dissing those who made that decision but I get it.

Strength of Schedule is a strong factor in deciding at-large bids and regional rankings, just having a quick look, Marietta's SOS was #2 in the nation behind UW Steven's Point, Ohio Wesleyan was #216. Both teams had the same number of wins. The selection of Marietta appears perfectly reasonable.

5/11/156:44 PM

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