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Big 12 Power Rankings: Arizona State climbing in the standings early

The Sun Devils are in the mix
ByMelina Suarez|
Arizona State manager Willie Bloomquist makes a pitching change during the seventh inning against Ohio State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 16, 2025.
Arizona State manager Willie Bloomquist makes a pitching change during the seventh inning against Ohio State at Phoenix Municipal Stadium on Feb. 16, 2025. | Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

14.Houston Cougars (13-11, 1-5 Big 12)

Houston is showing.a clear struggle in conference play. The team has talent but is currently on a four-game losing streak. The Cougars will host a three-game series against Baylor starting on Friday.

13.Arizona Wildcats (9-15, 2-4 Big 12)

Arizona has taken a major hit since their season last year. The team is finding it difficult to maintain consistency, despite flashes of improvement. The Wildcats will travel to UCF for a three-game series starting on Friday

12.BYU Cougars (11-12, 2-4 Big 12)

BYU is looking to bounce back. The team tends to start off strong but often falls to lost momentum. The Cougars will host a three-game against Oklahoma State starting on Thursday.

11.Baylor Bears (13-11, 2-4 Big 12)

Baylor is still finding their identity. The team started the season with a 10-game home winning streak, but has since lost it. The Bears will face Houston in a three-game series starting on Friday.

10.TCU Horned Frogs (14-10, 2-4 Big 12)

TCU has taken a fall as a preseason favorite. The team is noticably underpeforming, particularly with a low batting average. The Horned Frogs will host a three-game series against Texas Tech starting on Friday.

9.Oklahoma State Cowboys (16-9, 2-4 Big 12)

Oklahoma State has found itself stuck in the middle. The team is proving to have issues with pitching and overall offensive conistency. The Cowboys will play BYU in a three-game series starting on Thursday.

8.Utah Utes (13-9, 3-3 Big 12)

Utah is staying competitive. The team is playing strong at their new on-campus ballpark, showing an impressive 7-2 home record. The Utes will host Kansas State for a three-game series starting on Friday.

7.Kansas State Wildcats (17-8, 3-3 Big 12)

Kansas State has taken a step back after a tough few games. The team is showcasing a productive offense, scoring double-digit hits in almost half their games. The Wildcats will travel to Utah for a three-game series starting on Friday.

6.Cincinnati Bearcats (19-8, 3-3 Big 12)

Cincinnati is having one of its best seasons yet. The team is driven by their high-powered offense and dominant pitching staff. The Bearcats will host a three-game series against Kansas starting on Friday.

5.Kansas Jayhawks (16-9, 4-2 Big 12)

Kansas is on a roll. The team is on a six-game winning streak, courtsey of impressive performances like their double-digit strikeouts in nine games. The Jayhawks will play Cincinnati in a three-game series starting on Friday.

4.Texas Tech Red Raiders (16-8, 4-2 Big 12)

Texas Tech is dominating in the Big 12. The team is struggling with pitching but is averaging 11 runs per game. The Red Raiders will face TCU in a three-game series starting on Friday.

3.Arizona State Sun Devils (19-6, 4-2 Big 12)

Arizona State has made it to the top tier. The team is leading the nation in slugging percentage when trailing, a testament to their potent offense. The Sun Devils will host a three-game series against West Virginia starting on Friday.

2.UCF Knights (15-8, 5-1 Big 12)

UCF is stacking up wins. The team is led by their standout hitters and deep pitching staff. The Knights will host a three-game series against Arizona starting on Friday.

1.West Virginia Mountaineers (17-4, 5-1 Big 12)

West Virginia is holding the top spot. The team is nationally recognized and coming off a six-game winning streak. The Mountaineers will travel to Arizona State for a three-game series starting on Friday

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