Tulane's Preseason Player Rankings By D1Baseball
Feb 9, 2026 | Baseball
NEW ORLEANS – The Tulane baseball team was recognized prominently in the recently released player rankings by D1Baseball.
Among American Conference draft prospects, relief pitcher Aidan Rath is No. 13 in the 2026 class, infielder Nolan Nawrocki is No. 40 in the 2026 class, outfielder Tanner Chun is No. 11 in the 2027 class, while fellow outfielder Jason Wachs is No. 15 in the 2027 class.
Wachs was also named the No. 122nd ranked outfielder in the country. As a true freshman, Wachs led the team with a .335 batting average in 51 games (45 starts). He recorded 46 runs, 56 hits, 14 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 25 RBIs, and a .479 slugging percentage. Wachs also drew 31 walks with a .457 on-base percentage and was a unanimous selection to the 2025 All-Freshman Team. He concluded his debut season on a 23-game hitting streak and a 26-game on-base streak. Wachs was also named Preseason All-Conference by league's coaches.
Trey Cehajic was recognized as the No. 170th ranked starting pitching in the country. Cehajic, a senior right-handed pitcher, went 5-2 last season with 4.89 ERA. He totaled 57 strikeouts in 57 innings worked. In his first season as a starting pitcher, he appeared in 15 games on the mound with 13 starts. His 4.89 ERA and five victories led the squad's starting pitchers. He was previously a Preseason First Team All-Conference selection by Perfect Game.
The program also saw freshman infielder Bryson Ayala and freshman outfielder Evan Burg recognized as Freshmen to Watch. Ayala, who hails from Melbourne, Florida and attended Melbourne High School, ended his high school playing career with a .310 batting average, 100 hits, 77 RBIs and 90 runs scored. He was also ranked as the 107th-best shortstop in the country and the 17th-best shortstop in the state of Florida by Perfect Game in 2025. Berg, who hails from Kenner, Louisiana and attended Rummel High School, was a two-time All-District selection who ended his high school playing career with 89 RBIs. He was ranked by Perfect Game as the third-best outfield in the state of Louisiana and was the 15th ranked player overall in 2025.
Season Outlook and Team Achievements
Tulane is coming off a successful 2025 season that saw the Green Wave reach the American Conference Championship Game for the third consecutive year. Over the past decade, Tulane has won nine of its last 10 conference tournament games, earning two league championships and NCAA Tournament appearances.
Last season, Tulane finished with a 33-25 record and earned five All-Conference selections: Michael Lombardi (P, 1st team), Connor Rasmussen (2B, 1st team), Gavin Schulz (DH, 2nd team), Jason Wachs (All-Freshman), and Tanner Chun (All-Freshman). The team also placed three players on the All-Tournament Team and two on the LSWA All-State Team. Additionally, Lombardi, Rasmussen, and Tayler Montiel were selected in the 2025 MLB Draft, with Lombardi going in the 2nd round (Kansas City Royals), Montiel in the 12th round (Arizona Diamondbacks), and Rasmussen in the 15th round (Kansas City Royals).
2026 Schedule
The Green Wave will host 27 games at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium, along with one neutral-site game in Mississippi and 28 road contests. Tulane will compete across seven states, including matchups in California, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, Kansas, Florida, and North Carolina. Notable opponents include seven teams that participated in the 2025 NCAA Tournament: Southern Miss (2 games), UTSA (3), Creighton (3), East Carolina (3), TCU (3), Mississippi State (1), UCLA (1), and LSU (1).
The season kicks off on the road with a three-game series against Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles starting February 13 — marking Tulane's first season opener on the road since 2023. The home opener at Turchin Stadium will feature a three-game series against Harvard from February 20-22.
See the full 2026 Tulane Baseball Schedule:
February 13-15 – at LMU
February 17 – at UCLA
February 20-22 – vs. Harvard
February 24 – at UNO
February 25 – at South Alabama
February 27-March 1 – vs. Eastern Kentucky
March 3 – at Nicholls
March 6-8 - at TCU
March 10 – at Mississippi State (Biloxi, Miss.)
March 13-15 – vs. Creighton
March 17 – vs. UNO
March 18 – vs. Northwestern State
March 20-22 – vs. Memphis *
March 25 – vs. Grambling
March 27-29 – at UAB *
March 31 – vs. Nicholls
April 2-4 – at Wichita State*
April 7 – at Lamar
April 10-12 – vs. ECU*
April 14 – vs. Southeastern Louisiana
April 17 – 19 – at Florida Atlantic *
April 21 – at Southern Miss
April 24 – 26 – vs. UTSA *
April 28 – vs. Southern Miss
May 1-3 – at Charlotte *
May 5 – at LSU
May 8-10 – vs. South Florida *
May 14-16 – at Rice *
May 19 – 24 – at American Tournament (Clearwater, Fla.)
May 29-31 – NCAA Regionals
June 2-4 – NCAA Super Regionals
June 11-22 – NCAA College World Series
* American Game
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Among American Conference draft prospects, relief pitcher Aidan Rath is No. 13 in the 2026 class, infielder Nolan Nawrocki is No. 40 in the 2026 class, outfielder Tanner Chun is No. 11 in the 2027 class, while fellow outfielder Jason Wachs is No. 15 in the 2027 class.
Wachs was also named the No. 122nd ranked outfielder in the country. As a true freshman, Wachs led the team with a .335 batting average in 51 games (45 starts). He recorded 46 runs, 56 hits, 14 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs, 25 RBIs, and a .479 slugging percentage. Wachs also drew 31 walks with a .457 on-base percentage and was a unanimous selection to the 2025 All-Freshman Team. He concluded his debut season on a 23-game hitting streak and a 26-game on-base streak. Wachs was also named Preseason All-Conference by league's coaches.
Trey Cehajic was recognized as the No. 170th ranked starting pitching in the country. Cehajic, a senior right-handed pitcher, went 5-2 last season with 4.89 ERA. He totaled 57 strikeouts in 57 innings worked. In his first season as a starting pitcher, he appeared in 15 games on the mound with 13 starts. His 4.89 ERA and five victories led the squad's starting pitchers. He was previously a Preseason First Team All-Conference selection by Perfect Game.
The program also saw freshman infielder Bryson Ayala and freshman outfielder Evan Burg recognized as Freshmen to Watch. Ayala, who hails from Melbourne, Florida and attended Melbourne High School, ended his high school playing career with a .310 batting average, 100 hits, 77 RBIs and 90 runs scored. He was also ranked as the 107th-best shortstop in the country and the 17th-best shortstop in the state of Florida by Perfect Game in 2025. Berg, who hails from Kenner, Louisiana and attended Rummel High School, was a two-time All-District selection who ended his high school playing career with 89 RBIs. He was ranked by Perfect Game as the third-best outfield in the state of Louisiana and was the 15th ranked player overall in 2025.
Season Outlook and Team Achievements
Tulane is coming off a successful 2025 season that saw the Green Wave reach the American Conference Championship Game for the third consecutive year. Over the past decade, Tulane has won nine of its last 10 conference tournament games, earning two league championships and NCAA Tournament appearances.
Last season, Tulane finished with a 33-25 record and earned five All-Conference selections: Michael Lombardi (P, 1st team), Connor Rasmussen (2B, 1st team), Gavin Schulz (DH, 2nd team), Jason Wachs (All-Freshman), and Tanner Chun (All-Freshman). The team also placed three players on the All-Tournament Team and two on the LSWA All-State Team. Additionally, Lombardi, Rasmussen, and Tayler Montiel were selected in the 2025 MLB Draft, with Lombardi going in the 2nd round (Kansas City Royals), Montiel in the 12th round (Arizona Diamondbacks), and Rasmussen in the 15th round (Kansas City Royals).
2026 Schedule
The Green Wave will host 27 games at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium, along with one neutral-site game in Mississippi and 28 road contests. Tulane will compete across seven states, including matchups in California, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, Kansas, Florida, and North Carolina. Notable opponents include seven teams that participated in the 2025 NCAA Tournament: Southern Miss (2 games), UTSA (3), Creighton (3), East Carolina (3), TCU (3), Mississippi State (1), UCLA (1), and LSU (1).
The season kicks off on the road with a three-game series against Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles starting February 13 — marking Tulane's first season opener on the road since 2023. The home opener at Turchin Stadium will feature a three-game series against Harvard from February 20-22.
See the full 2026 Tulane Baseball Schedule:
February 13-15 – at LMU
February 17 – at UCLA
February 20-22 – vs. Harvard
February 24 – at UNO
February 25 – at South Alabama
February 27-March 1 – vs. Eastern Kentucky
March 3 – at Nicholls
March 6-8 - at TCU
March 10 – at Mississippi State (Biloxi, Miss.)
March 13-15 – vs. Creighton
March 17 – vs. UNO
March 18 – vs. Northwestern State
March 20-22 – vs. Memphis *
March 25 – vs. Grambling
March 27-29 – at UAB *
March 31 – vs. Nicholls
April 2-4 – at Wichita State*
April 7 – at Lamar
April 10-12 – vs. ECU*
April 14 – vs. Southeastern Louisiana
April 17 – 19 – at Florida Atlantic *
April 21 – at Southern Miss
April 24 – 26 – vs. UTSA *
April 28 – vs. Southern Miss
May 1-3 – at Charlotte *
May 5 – at LSU
May 8-10 – vs. South Florida *
May 14-16 – at Rice *
May 19 – 24 – at American Tournament (Clearwater, Fla.)
May 29-31 – NCAA Regionals
June 2-4 – NCAA Super Regionals
June 11-22 – NCAA College World Series
* American Game
Bold = Home
DOWNLOAD THE APP
Download the official mobile app of Tulane Athletics. Now, you can stay in touch with the Green Wave anytime and anywhere on your Android or iOS mobile device.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For behind-the-scenes coverage, follow Tulane baseball (@GreenWaveBSB) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
TICKETS
Tickets for the basketball campaigns and the upcoming baseball season can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
GREEN WAVE CLUB
Giving to the Green Wave Club provides Tulane Athletics with the resources student‑athletes need to excel in competition and in the classroom. Your support directly improves the lives of current and future Green Wave student‑athletes and enhances Tulane's competitiveness in intercollegiate athletics. Make a gift today by calling (504) 865‑5356, emailing greenwaveclub@tulane.edu, or visiting greenwaveclub.com.
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